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The Global Minimum Tax is coming – what do you need to know now

In July, the seven leading industrial nations USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Italy, France and Japan have agreed on a new global minimum tax. In the future, companies in each of those countries will have to pay at least 15 percent of their profits and each country is free to set a higher rate.

Employee Restrictive Covenants – Insights from the People2.0 Legal Team

Restrictive covenants are contractual terms in employment contracts that are used to prevent a former employee from engaging in certain activities following the end of an employment relationship. The aim of restrictive covenants is to protect their business against competitive threats and protect legitimate business interests.

Working in Denmark – What do you need to know?

Vibrant cities, stunning nature and high quality of life make living in Denmark an enticing choice. From its cosmopolitan cities, low crime rate, and plenty of outstanding areas of natural beauty, it is no surprise that this Scandinavian nation is a popular place for expats to move to.

The Evolution of Work

We may still be living with the Covid-19 pandemic for a while, however thanks to vaccines life has begun to get back to normal. People are back in restaurants, going to festivals and traveling again, and many businesses are also letting their workers return to the office.

Sweden – Expert Tax Relief extended to 5 Years

As of 2021, new rules regarding “expert tax relief” came into force. Previously, the tax relief itself was only valid for the first 3 years, even if the employment lasted for 5 years. From January 1st, 2021, the tax benefits of a granted Expert Tax Relief can be applied to the whole 5 years.

Setting up a labour leasing company in Austria – What do you need to know?

Austria is a country that has a long tradition with immigration. Although most of the approximately eight million inhabitants are German speaking, most people are proficient in English. Moreover, Austria has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the European Union and due its prospering economy, there are plenty of business and employment opportunities.  

New Federal Government in Germany – New Labour Legislations

 Germany has elected a new federal government, a coalition alliance consisting of the Social Democratic Party, the Free Democratic Party and Alliance 90/The Greens. They have recently published the Coalition treaty, bringing several changes to labour legislations.

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