CELIA Alliance Newsletter: February 2026

27 February 2026 | Abbiss Cadres

Originally posted on 26th January 2026

Contributing CELIA Alliance members: Galahad Avocats | Keller Menz | Abbiss Cadres

This month’s read:

  • Crucial updates on Germany’s new social security contribution ceilings and remuneration thresholds
  • A detailed breakdown of current UK work visas and what each route requires today
  • CELIA Alliance introduces new member firm Morales & Besa

International News

New German social security contribution ceilings and remuneration thresholds

German member firm Keller Menz explains Germany’s update us on these thresholds, with a marked increase across several key figures.

This article shares the new contribution ceilings for pension, unemployment, health and long-term care insurance, updated annual remuneration thresholds affecting statutory vs. private health insurance status and the audit and back-payment risks of applying outdated figures.

Key tax changes from the French Finance Bill

French member firm Galahad Avocats details how the French Finance Bill impacts high-net-worth individuals and companies in France.

This breakdown explores these changes and shares how CELIA Alliance can help you manage them, from assessing exposure to new taxes to coordinating cross-border tax advice and supporting management incentive planning.

Breaking down UK work visas in 2026

Since sponsor licences were introduced almost two decades ago, the UK work visa landscape has continued to evolve.

Our latest article from our UK member firm Abbiss Cadres drills down into the intricacies of UK work visa options, providing a clear comparison of the main routes and what they require today.

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