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Category: International Assignments
International Assignments: A guide to living and working in Switzerland as a foreign individual
“Can the last person to leave please turn off the lights…” […]
International Assignments: Amended HMRC arrival procedures for expatriate employees
Notifications of new arrivals in the UK will no longer be accepted by HMRC if the correct form is not submitted by employers
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Expatriates: A8 workers registration scheme extended
The UK Government has decided to extend the registration scheme, which was due to end on 30 April 2009, for two more years. The scheme will now end on 30 April 2011. The scheme covers workers from the so-called “A8 countries”: Czech Republic; Estonia; Hungary; Latvia; Lithuania; Poland; Slovakia; and Slovenia. Employees from A8 countries […]
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International Assignments: New France-UK dual tax treaty
France and the UK signed a new tax treaty on 19 June 2009 to replace the current tax treaty which is now more than 40 years old. However ratification of the new tax treaty is currently being discussed in the French Parliament and it is therefore not yet effective. […]
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Compensation & Benefits: OFT takes anti-money laundering (“AML”) role
Some loans made to employees require employers to be licensed under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 to avoid potential criminal liability and to be able to enforce the loan. The OFT now requires such employers to register with it for AML purposes. The Office of Fair Trading (“OFT”) has announced that persons offering consumer credit […]
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International Assignments: Substantial changes to EU social security regulations in May 2010
Substantial changes to EU social security regulations in May 2010 […]
International Assignments: US – IRS issues guidance on new exit tax
The US Internal Revenue Services (IRS) has issued guidance on the new exit tax that applies to individuals subject to US expatriation on or after 17 June 2008. […]
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International Assignments: Important changes to the UK’s points-based immigration system
The UK Border Agency (“UKBA”) has published changes to the points-based immigration system together with amended guidance for employers and education providers who sponsor migrant workers and students.
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International Assignments: Termination of a foreign secondment: Repatriation and reintegration obligation
Obligations for French employers to repatriate seconded employees triggered by business transfers.
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