The Middle East, characterized by its economic dynamics and rich culture However, for those planning to expand to this region, navigating the payro Tackling these challenges may require a deep understanding of local regu help you understand the key steps to establish a functional payroll proces calculations and processing. Ultimate Guide to Payroll Compliance 04:05 ISSUE 1
Author: Akrivia HCM
Adhering to Payroll Compliance in the Middle East Ensuring payroll compliance in the Middle East involves considering several critical factors. Businesses must, on the one hand, abide by labor laws which govern employee entitlements every employer needs to adhere to, such as working hours, overtime, minimum wages, statutory leaves etc. On the other hand, businesses should ensure compliance of social security contributions accurately while also withholding and remitting taxes, wherever it is applicable.
Understanding the Diverse Payroll Landscape of the Middle East In the Middle East, each nation has its own compliances. This means businesses need to be flexible and adaptable to operate there. While on one side there are countries which are part of Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) (i.e., UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait) where we see no personal taxation for Individuals, on the other side countries like Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Iraq etc. have complex tax regulations. Hence, one needs to know the exact requirements to construct an efficient payroll framework while complying with the local regulations.
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