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How to Hire Mexican Contractors in the United States
U.S. firms are tapping into Mexico’s talent pool, but 2021 labor reforms make compliance vital. You must distinguish contractors from employees to avoid back taxes and penalties. Ensure contractors have an RFC to issue CFDI invoices for tax-deductible payments.
How to Hire IT Staff in the Philippines as a Canadian Company
Scale your Canadian business with skilled Filipino IT talent. Discover how to access top talent at competitive CAD rates while ensuring a seamless cultural fit.
Guide to Payroll Outsourcing in Indonesia
As your team in Indonesia grows, managing payroll gets complex with income tax (PPh 21), BPJS contributions, regional minimum wages, and THR payments. This guide explains outsourcing options like full-service, partial, and EOR to ensure compliance and cut costs.
Essential Productivity Tools for your Virtual Assistant
Discover top productivity tools for hiring VAs in Southeast Asia. Covers communication, task management time tracking, file storage, and payments. Build a seamless remote workflow with your employee.
EOR vs Hiring Contractors in Malaysia: Misclassification and Risk Compliance
Learn the key differences between hiring contractors and using an Employer of Record in Malaysia. Discover misclassification risks, Employment Act 1955 rules, statutory obligations, and how an EOR can help you hire compliantly without setting up a local entity.
Permanent Establishment Risk: What It Is and How to Avoid It
Explore permanent establishment risk and its implications for international business. Stay compliant and avoid unexpected taxes.
Cost of Hiring Employees in Malaysia Through an Employer of Record
Discover the total cost of hiring in Malaysia via EOR: employee salary + 13-14% statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS) + ~10% service fee. Example: RM 6,000/month data analyst totals ~RM 7,520/month. Skip entity setup, ensure compliance effortlessly.
De Minimis Benefits in the Philippines: What Employers Need to Know
The BIR raised de minimis benefit ceilings under RR 29-2025, effective January 6, 2026. Here's what changed and how to structure benefits tax-efficiently.
Maternity and Paternity Leave in Malaysia: Compliance and Best Practices
Maternity leave in Malaysia now offers 98 paid days under the 2023 Employment Act updates, up from 60. Fathers get 7 consecutive paid days for the first 5 births if married & employed 12+ months. Applies to all salary levels—update your HR policies now.
How to Hire Someone From Another Country
Planning to hire from another country? Learn key international hiring processes and hiring models to help streamline your approach.
SOCSO (PERKESO) in Malaysia: Employer Registration and Contribution Rates
When you hire an employee in Malaysia, part of your responsibilities as an employer is to make contributions to SOCSO or PERKESO. It is a critical safety net that protects both your employees and your organization from the financial fallout of workplace accidents, disabilities, and unemployment.
How to Choose an Employer of Record (EOR) Provider in Indonesia: Evaluation Checklist
Choose the right EOR partner in Indonesia. Learn how the best providers protect your local team and business when expanding into Indonesia.