In 2021 the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia KSA made sweeping labor reforms to empower employers and employees. While these reforms made strides in turning Saudi Arabia into an attractive place to work for Saudi nationals and expats alike they can be confusing for foreign businesses operating in the country or digital nomads looking to work there. Read on for a breakdown of the latest reforms employment …
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With a highly skilled talent pool and the second largest economy in the EU France is an ideal target market for global companies looking to diversify their workforce while expanding into the European single market. Still France’s employee-friendly labor regulations pose unique risks for foreign employers. For instance navigating the French Social Security system and ensuring compliance with its …
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Colombia’s highly skilled educated and bilingual talent pool is a valuable resource for global companies interested in expansion into Latin America. Before engaging talent in this market international businesses must take extra precautions to ensure compliance. Navigating local employment and tax regulations such as worker classification and permanent establishment is especially risky for foreign …
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Need to obtain a Portugal work visa on behalf of yourself or an employee working for your company? Global employees are the norm for many companies so whether you’re a Portuguese business looking to hire foreign employees or an expat wanting to enjoy Portugal’s beaches while you work you must make the move compliantly. We’ve put together a guide to Portugal’s work visa and requirements. Who does …
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Germany is a great place to grow your business and workforce. It’s a top economic power in Europe and one of the easiest countries to do business. Germany is also one of the most innovative countries on the globe and a promising market for tech firms considering global expansion. Employers who want to employ someone in Germany from another country must understand their options Germany’s unique …
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Peru with its stunning natural beauty and rich culture is a great South American country to live in or visit. And for companies looking to hire globally Peru’s hospitable and kind citizens are a great addition to any global workforce. However since labor laws and compliance requirements vary from country to country employers need to make sure they where they decide to hire. Below we dive into …
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Global companies that expand to Canada benefit from taking on contractors but not without some challenges. This guide explains how to pay contractors in Canada while remaining compliant with local labor laws. How to Pay a Contractor in Canada 4 Methods There are four common ways that global companies pay contractors in Canada Using an international wire transfer an online money transfer provider …
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Hiring internationally offers U.K. companies many advantages from accessing talent with new perspectives and innovative ideas to offering added cost savings. Still hiring talent across borders comes with unique hurdles such as clarifying your corporate tax liability and correctly classifying talent. International companies must do their due diligence and ensure compliance to avoid setbacks while …
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Nonprofit organizations strive to create positive change in the world. While each entity has a different mission expansion is often a shared goal. Many expand globally to spread their message and extend their impact to as many people as possible. As nonprofits enter new markets and hire foreign employees they must navigate complex labor and tax codes to ensure compliance and minimize costs. For …
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Get to know Anja Koltes our Senior Manager of Corporate Affairs.Anja joined the Velocity Global team earlier this year and within the first month she unexpectedly needed to fly home to Germany to be with her sick parents.Anja's a Denver local and when she first joined the team she was excited to continue working from home—something she'd already been doing for many years. With our headquarters …
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