Regional Alerts
Stay informed with our timely updates on legislative changes and policy developments affecting global mobility programs worldwide.
APRIL 28, 2025
India | Immigration
Suspension of visa services for Pakistani nationals
Pursuant to the decisions taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack on tourists, the Government of India has taken steps including revocation of visas and suspension of visa issuance to Pakistani nationals. The Attari border checkpoint has also been closed until further notice.
APRIL 10, 2025
China | Social Security
Changes to social security compliance and the impact to higher education institutions (HEIs)
China has recently implemented key changes integrating foreign work permits with social security cards, making a significant shift in compliance requirements for foreign nationals working in China. This move aims to streamline processes while reinforcing a more structured and monitored framework for social security contributions. For higher education institutions (HEIs) with employees working in China, understanding these updates is critical. The integration may heighten compliance risks, making it essential to review current employment arrangements and ensure proactive management of obligations.
APRIL 04, 2025
Australia | Employment Tax
Government introduces draft legislation affecting superannuation guarantee obligations
The Australian Government has introduced draft legislation (Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2025) targeting unpaid superannuation guarantee (SG) obligations. This draft legislation introduces significant revisions to the broader SG framework, most notably accelerating the timeline for SG contributions. Employers will be required to ensure that superannuation funds receive SG contributions within seven calendar days of salary or wages payment, replacing the current quarterly payment schedule. These changes are planned to take effect from 1 July 2026. While the reforms seek to streamline SG compliance, they present significant challenges for multinational companies, particularly those with globally mobile employees and foreign payroll arrangements. At this stage, no specific concessions have been made for these types of employees.
APRIL 03, 2025
Singapore | Employment Tax
Rising trend of employment income audits
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has intensified its focus on tax compliance, leading to a noticeable uptick in employment income tax audits. These audits aim to verify the accurate reporting of employment income details under the Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS). This trend underscores the growing importance of understanding individual tax compliance obligations and the crucial role employers play in ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
APRIL 03, 2025
Thailand | Immigration
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) — important update for non-Thai nationals
Starting 1 May 2025, all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 3 days before arrival.
MARCH 27, 2025
Philippines | Global Mobility Tax
Critical updates in the submission of attachments to individual Annual Income Tax Returns with “Nil” tax payable
The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is now strictly implementing Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO) No. 87-2024 in relation to the electronic filing of tax returns in the Philippines. As such, the BIR now requires, aside from the electronic filing of Annual Income Tax Returns (AITRs) through eBIRForms Package Platform, the electronic submission of the attachments thereto via the electronic Audited Financial Statements (eAFS) System or electronic Submission Facility, whichever is applicable. While the actual filing due date of AITRs remains to be April 15th, taxpayers are given 15 days to submit the relevant attachments, i.e., until April 30th. Given this time sensitive process, taxpayers are urged to register with the eAFS/eSubmission facility as soon as possible in order to fully comply with their tax obligations.