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Under a Month To Go: South West US Totally Expat Show, Houston

Friday, January 27, 2012
Under a Month To Go: South West US Totally Expat Show, Houston

It is under a month until the doors open on the first Totally Expat Show of 2012, the South West USA Totally Expat Show in Houston. Register now by clicking the banner above. Once registered you and your colleagues will receive advanced information on supplier promotions, special features, the extensive seminar program PLUS you will avoid queuing for »

Paragon Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Friday, January 27, 2012
Paragon Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Paragon Relocation, a leading provider of global relocation management services, recently celebrated its 25th year in the global mobility industry.  Founded as a mobility consulting company, Paragon has been under the consistent leadership of... »

Spain: Heightened Degree Requirements for Work Permits in Fast-Track Processing

Friday, January 27, 2012
Spain: Heightened Degree Requirements for Work Permits in Fast-Track Processing

Work permit applicants are now required to hold the equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree or a three-year degree plus a graduate-level degree in order to qualify for expedited immigration processing through Spain’s Large... »

United Kingdom: Draft Regs on Withholding on Earnings after Employment

Friday, January 27, 2012
United Kingdom: Draft Regs on Withholding on Earnings after Employment

Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published draft regulations about U.K. tax withholding on earnings received after cessation of employment. HMRC had previously announced that, with effect from 6 April 2012, it intends... »

Russia and Social Security System Reforms

Thursday, January 26, 2012
Russia and Social Security System Reforms

In December 2011, a new federal law1 introducing changes to the Russian social security system passed the final stage of approval. The new regulations, which came into force on 1 January 2012, expand the... »

Mozambique: New Short-Term Work Permit for Petroleum and Mining Industries

Thursday, January 26, 2012
Mozambique: New Short-Term Work Permit for Petroleum and Mining Industries

The new permit will allow foreign nationals to work for employers in the petroleum and mining sectors for up to 180 days within a calendar year. The government of Mozambique has announced a new... »

France and Reporting Obligations for Trustees

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
France and Reporting Obligations for Trustees

The French tax authorities released on 28 December 2011, a ruling (dated 23 December 2011)1 clarifying some of the details of the reporting obligations for trustees introduced by article 14 of Amended Finance Law... »

Finland’s 2012 Social Security, Personal Income Tax Rates

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Finland’s 2012 Social Security, Personal Income Tax Rates

Tax Rates/Brackets The 2012 income tax rates and brackets have been accepted by the Parliament1. The 2012 tax scale is below.  Taxable Income (€) Tax at Lower Limit (€) Tax for Amounts Exceeding Lower... »

Red Recruit:Opening of Canadian Office

Saturday, January 21, 2012
Red Recruit:Opening of Canadian Office

Red Recruit is excited to announce that our Canadian office is now open for business! Jacqueline Jones is heading up our newTorontooffice, which specialises in recruitment for the Removals Industry acrossCanadaand the U.S. Jacqueline... »

Ireland: Government Plans New Investor/Entrepreneur Program and Other Immigration Changes for 2012

Saturday, January 21, 2012
Ireland: Government Plans New Investor/Entrepreneur Program and Other Immigration Changes for 2012

In 2012, the Irish government intends to implement a new immigration program for investors and entrepreneurs, provide greater clarity on family reunification policy and enhance immigration cooperation with the United Kingdom, according to a... »

Finland: New Biometric Residence Permit Card Requires In-Person Registration

Friday, January 20, 2012
Finland: New Biometric Residence Permit Card Requires In-Person Registration

The Finnish government has begun issuing a new biometric residence permit card. Foreign nationals applying for a residence permit or permit extension must now apply in person to submit biometrics for the card. On... »

United States: President Signs Executive Order to Speed Visa Processing

Friday, January 20, 2012
United States: President Signs Executive Order to Speed Visa Processing

The executive order calls on the State Department to interview 80 percent of all visa applicants within three weeks and pilot a program to increase nonimmigrant visa processing in China and Brazil by 40... »

Crown Relocations: John strikes it lucky in packing competition

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Crown Relocations: John strikes it lucky in packing competition

Leeds-based Crown Relocations Packer, John McNamara, has won the title of ‘Best packer in the UK and Ireland’ at Crown’s annual ‘Packer of the Year’ competition. Local man, John – who works in the... »

France: Changes in Wealth Tax Rules

Thursday, January 19, 2012
France: Changes in Wealth Tax Rules

A number of changes relating to the 2011 wealth tax (l’impôt de solidarité sur la fortune or “ISF”) were contained in the French Amended Finance Law for 20111 which resulted in an extended deadline... »

Malaysia: Public Ruling on Income for Foreigners Working in Malaysia

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Malaysia: Public Ruling on Income for Foreigners Working in Malaysia

A public ruling (“PR”) from Malaysia’s tax authorities explains the tax treatment of employment income derived by foreign nationals exercising employment in Malaysia. What the PR Covers The PR covers the following: i. Introduction;... »

South West US Totally Expat Show Houston Seminar Program Released

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
South West US Totally Expat Show Houston Seminar Program Released

We are pleased to announce the release of the Seminar program for the South West US Totally Expat Show in Houston on the 27th February. Come and join us for a Show that will... »

School Choice Announces Leadership Changes

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
School Choice Announces Leadership Changes

In response to rapid growth and expansion into new education-related markets, School Choice has expanded its infrastructure and is announcing several big executive changes for the New Year: Elizabeth Perelstein is now the Chair of The... »

Czech Republic: Non-EU Nationals Must Register with Labor Office

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Czech Republic: Non-EU Nationals Must Register with Labor Office

Non-European Union workers are now required to register with Czech labor authorities by their first day of employment if they began work after January 1, 2012. The new requirement is part of sweeping labor law... »

Ireland and 31 March Share Scheme Reporting Deadline

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Ireland and 31 March Share Scheme Reporting Deadline

In Ireland, 31 March 2012 is the mandatory due date for filing of ‘Returns of Information’ for employee share participations schemes. Failure to comply with this mandatory filing obligation will result in a penalty,... »

France: Government Eases Work Options for Foreign Graduates

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
France: Government Eases Work Options for Foreign Graduates

The French government is lessening its scrutiny of work permit applications from foreign students seeking a change to employment status, which could make it easier for recent graduates to obtain work authorization. Under a... »

Ireland: Application of USC to Cross-Border Workers

Monday, January 16, 2012
Ireland: Application of USC to Cross-Border Workers

Ireland’s Revenue Commissioners have recently publicly issued three e-Briefs dealing with the Universal Social Charge (“USC”). International Assignees to Ireland – Application of the USC  Revenue eBrief 81/2011 provides some welcome clarity on the... »

HCR: White Paper – How do you manage international assignees in the face of a crisis?

Monday, January 16, 2012
HCR: White Paper – How do you manage international assignees in the face of a crisis?

This in turn poses more questions. Do you have an assignee in a danger zone? Where does the responsibility for their wellbeing lie? How far ahead can we plan for each eventuality? What advice... »

Italy’ s Austerity Measures Mean Tax Increases for Some

Sunday, January 15, 2012
Italy’ s Austerity Measures Mean Tax Increases for Some

On 22 December 2011, the Italian Parliament approved new economic measures, dubbed as the “Save Italy” Act, proposed by the new Italian government led by Prime Minister Mario Monti. Law no. 214/2011 was published... »


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