Regional Focus

Exploring the implications of the USMCA trade deal Exploring the implications of the USMCA trade deal

Following a year of talks, the US, Canada, and Mexico have finally managed to agree a new trade deal.
05 Nov 2018

A compliance guide to payroll in China A compliance guide to payroll in China

The country is an attractive location for foreign companies, but its payroll regulations are complex.  
01 Nov 2018

UK Budget 2018: Austerity is dead, long live austerity UK Budget 2018: Austerity is dead, long live austerity

Chancellor Philip Hammond’s claims of an ‘end to austerity’ do not appear to be borne out by the facts.
30 Oct 2018

How to classify employment status: South Africa versus the UK How to classify employment status: South Africa versus the UK

Knowing when to classify someone as an independent contractor or an employee can be a tricky business.
29 Oct 2018

How China’s new income tax rules will affect expats How China’s new income tax rules will affect expats

Most of the new personal income tax laws, including residency rules, will come into force as of 1 January 2019.
25 Oct 2018

Are UK employers ready for pension contribution rises in 2019? Are UK employers ready for pension contribution rises in 2019?

As of 6 April 2019, the minimum legal contributions for auto-enrolment workplace schemes will go up.
23 Oct 2018

Opening up corporate India to LGBT rights Opening up corporate India to LGBT rights

An Indian Supreme Court landmark ruling last month led to the decriminalisation of homosexuality.
22 Oct 2018