Most organisations do not pay much attention to business travellers and “accidental expats”. They believe often their biggest global mobility and cross-border working risks come from expatriates — the employees on formal assignments, with relocation packages, tax support, and structured documentation. In reality, expats are rarely the problem. The real… Read more about tracking business travellers, assignees and accidental expats
How Assignment Letters Quietly Create Tax Risk for Employers
The Hidden Tax Exposure Sitting Inside Your Assignment Letters Most organisations treat assignment letters as administrative paperwork — something HR drafts, Legal reviews, and employees sign. They’re rarely reviewed by tax, and almost never by someone who understands how tax authorities interpret cross‑border employment arrangements. That’s precisely why assignment letters… Read more about assignment letters and employer tax risk
Why Decentralised Management of International Assignments Creates Hidden Risks
Introduction Many multinational organisations assume that local teams can manage international assignments autonomously, and that HQ oversight is only needed for complex moves. While decentralisation offers agility, it can obscure material compliance and operational risks. Heads of Tax, CFOs, and HR leaders should understand where these gaps appear — because… Read more about decentralised international assignments management risks
Tax Equalisation Isn’t a Policy — It’s a System (And Where It Breaks)
Introduction Many multinational employers implement tax equalisation thinking it’s simply a policy decision: “we will make sure our assignees pay no more than their home country tax.” While technically correct, tax equalisation is not a policy in isolation — it’s a complex system that relies on payroll, mobility, and tax… Read more about tax equalization policies and where they break down
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