Our tax experts from Deloitte's offices in Germany provide a guide to Germany's new 'rich man's tax.' read more

Some of the changes proposed in France's 2006 Financial Law Bill have implications for non-residents who derive income from within France. Our tax experts in France explain the basics read more

Wait and see or take action now? We look at how companies are coming to grips with recent changes in tax legislation for US expats. read more

Puzzled about how the new tax ruling impacts your assignees and the administration of your expatriate programmes? We find out what employers of US expatriate employees need to know. read more

Belgian residents preparing their tax returns for income year 2005 who wish to obtain a full or partial exemption of foreign-earned income will now need to have proof at hand, as we reveal. read more

Our regular human resources management news roundup from across Europe from the Federation of European Employers (FedEE). Includes France: Accord to reduce workplace stress, Norway: Employers could face costly workplace refits, UK: New discrimination and harassment rights. read more

Learn about he latest changes in Dutch regulations for expats and inpats in labour Law, tax regulations and pensions in Amsterdam on 23 June. read more

The Dutch labour market has opened to Central and Eastern Europeans, and looks likely to drop its special entry visa (MVV) requirement for nationals of South Korea, but at the same time the Central Employment Office is sharpening up. read more

Free movement of workers from Poland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia and Hungary became a reality on 27 April 2007 – with a few good measures for mutual benefit thrown in. read more

The British Government has announced the timetable for implementation of a "points based system" for economic migration to the UK. read more

Setting up business, handling staff transfers or hiring locally in Spain? Our guide will take you through those first vital steps. read more

Opportunities abound in the world's largest consumer market. If you plan to open an office or send employees to China, read our newly updated guide first. read more

Despite an ongoing economic slump, the Japanese market still lures multinationals from around the world. Sorting through the paperwork is the first challenge. Elise Krentzel reports. read more

In spite of the global economic slowdown, Australia's economy remains strong. If your company is opening an office or expanding operations down under, follow our guide to taxes, visas and more, by Elise Krentzel. read more

A growing economy and an international mindset are just some of the reasons Canada is an attractive place to set up an international office. Here's what you need to know. read more

Western style pay and benefit practices are on the rise in the Middle East, according to a new study by Mercer. The survey showed the traditional focus on salaries is shifting to include a variety of benefit options. read more

Our regular human resources management news roundup from across Europe from the Federation of European Employers (FedEE). Includes: Denmark: New bill on restrictive clauses, ECJ/France: No powers to rule on CNE, EU: ETUC fears the right to strike undermined. read more

State retirement ages worldwide look set to increase, spurred on by the twin pressures of increasing social security costs and lower mortality rates. read more

A new guide from Mercer to help global companies more effectively assess, compare and provide retirement and medical benefits to their employees reveals a move to defined contribution and 'hybrid' approaches. read more

Companies are aware that knowledge workers are key to the success of the Dutch economy and, focusing on this growing community, a new congress 'The Impact of Expats' aims to cover everything which companies in the Netherlands bringing knowledge workers into the country need to know. read more

Claire Keogh examines the positives and negatives of the current weak US dollar and strategies for assisting employees abroad who are feeling the pinch. read more

A recent study by Mercer found The United Arab Emirates to be the world’s most benign tax environment followed by Russia and Hong Kong. read more

These extended stay Per Diems, which are relevant to short-term and commuter assignments, give a good idea of the relative ranking of the cost of living. read more

The details of the 'balance sheet' methodology remain a mystery to most expats. Our expert puts this straight. read more

These extended stay Per Diems, which are relevant to short-term and commuter assignments, give a good idea of the relative ranking of the cost of living, while focusing on a clearly defined market basket. read more