On The Move

Shai and Rekha are joined by their first-ever guest, Vialto's Raha Torabi, as they discuss someone who's both a GOAT and a unicorn: Mr. Lionel Messi. In the latest chapter of an illustrious career that’s taken him from Barcelona to Paris, and a World Cup victory last summer in Qatar with the Argentina national team, Messi now puts on his boots for Inter Miami. So how did La Pulga get the necessary...

He's saved humanity from surly aliens more than once. He's traveled into the past to prevent crimes. He's even managed to make jorts look cool. But one scene stands especially tall: his scaling of the Burj Khalifa in 2011's Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Is there anything Tom Cruise can't do? Well yes, in fact, there is. He can’t just fly into DXB and start shooting his latest blockbuster....

Join us for the first episode of Celebrities On The Move! Each month, Vialto's Rekha Simpson and Shai Dayan take a look at the immigration status of a globetrotting celebrity. What visa options do they have? What entry requirements must they meet? What kind of work are they permitted to do? This month, we look at a certain red-haired, former military man who also happens to be a member of, arguabl...

No matter what form it may take, any kind of M&A transaction can throw up all kinds of roadblocks to success. One of the topics companies often address too late is the immigration and right to work statuses of key employees, or even entire teams. Join our global immigration team, led by Sharan Kundi, as they discuss how immigration can impact a transaction, and provide practical advice on how...

Given the complexities and amount of data required to manage a compliant and efficient Posted Workers Program, technology is key. In this final episode of our posted workers directives (PWD) series, Scherezade Maestre is joined by Simon King from Vialto in the UK, as they discuss how technology can be used to simplify posted workers identification, automate submissions, ensure proper document rete...

In this episode of On the Move, our host Scherezade Maestre is joined by Nadja De Bie, from Vialto’s Brussels office. They dive into the requirements employers have post-notification of a posted worker—focusing specifically on document retention and representation obligations. They provide insights into Member States’ differences, record keeping requirements, representation recommendations, and au...

In this episode, our host Scherezade Maestre talks with Iris Tuinstra from Vialto’s Amsterdam office. They unravel the complexities of the European Union’s Transparency and Predictable Working Conditions Directive—a new regulation designed to ensure that all workers in the EU are provided key information about their working and remuneration conditions. Scherezade and Iris discuss the implications...

While the Posted Workers Directive is driven by the European Union, it doesn't just impact workers that are posted from one EU Member State to another. In this episode of On the Move, our host Scherezade Maestre chats with Vialto's Wendy Toonen about how companies based both inside and outside the EU should be paying attention to the rules and regulations surrounding posted workers.  To learn more...

More and more, people are deciding to work for themselves, whenever and wherever they want. Organizations are taking advantage of this growing labor pool by hiring contractors, gig workers, and project-specific experts. Tax authorities are keeping a keen eye on this phenomenon to make sure companies are playing by the rules when it comes to employment taxes. Join our host Ash Majithia and his gues...

A posted worker is an employee who is sent by their employer to perform services in another European Union member state on a temporary basis. In this episode of On the Move, we explore the fundamental obligations and considerations when organizations are looking at posted workers. Join Vialto's Scherezade Maestre, Grace Evans, and Àlvaro Fernandez Cicero as they unravel the mysteries of these requ...

Like many countries, Germany has not been immune to the challenges of a skilled labor shortage in recent years. To fill the gaps, companies have increasingly taken on contingent workers and contractors. But that presents a myriad of challenges from an employment tax compliance perspective - and non-compliance can lead to both penalties and potential criminal prosecution. Listen in as Vialto's Math...

The imperfect storm of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the rise of online employment platforms has supercharged the contingent labor pool in Austria. But organizations need to be careful, as the country's tax authorities treat contingent workers much differently than regular employees. Vialto's Mathias Schmitt is joined by Evelyn Kappel for the view from Vienna, as they talk about the implica...

The risk of misclassifying contingent workers in Canada can be significant, with penalties and interest for non-compliance, as well as obligations to withhold social security contributions. Our host Tina Schrob talks with Vialto's Nicole Nazareth in Toronto, and they explore the potential risks of non-compliance - for employer and employee alike - as well as how companies can make sure they don't...

Like most of the world, Hong Kong has seen a surge in independent contractor ranks in recent years. Join Vialto's Grace Huang and Theresa Chan as they explore the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department's criteria for determining who fits into this category of worker, and the employment tax differences that govern contractors versus full-time employees. They also provide practical advice on what compa...

The flexibility and potential cost-savings of strategically employing contractors can be a significant advantage for companies operating in Australia. But the risks of incorrectly categorizing this class of workers can present a very real financial and reputational risk. Join Vialto's Maria Ravese and Kristy Whitnell as they provide a comprehensive view of the employment tax landscape in Australia...

Research from Brightfield released in 2021 tells us that the U.S. contingent workforce is now 56% larger than it was before the pandemic. And some are predicting that more than half the country's labor pool will be made up of contingent workers by the end of the decade. Join Vialto's Tina Schrob and her guests Ligeia Donis and Priya Schwartzburt as they explore what tax authorities at the Federal...

In this installment of our series, Vialto Director Clara Flynn is joined by UK colleagues, Deborah Salmon and Phil Davis. They discuss the actions that employers need to take at year-end, as well as the challenges they typically witness as tax season unfolds. They also outline some key areas organizations should pay special attention to in order to avoid penalties, interest charges, and protracted...

Indian employers are gearing up for a busy year-end employment tax season. Join Vialto’s Grace Huang and Sundeep Agarwal as they outline the wide range of activities employers must plan for. They also address the potential pitfalls of non-compliance with year-end requirements, while simultaneously planning for the new tax year. To learn more about Vialto's employment tax capabilities, visit our we...

Malaysia's employment tax season is in full swing. Join Vialto’s Adi Kesuma and Phing Phing Lim as they discuss the process, and what’s expected from employers at this time of year. They also address some of the most common challenges employers face, as well as how to mitigate the potential challenges and risks associated with year-end tax submissions. To learn more about Vialto's employment tax c...

South African employers are already in the throes of employment tax season, with tax and social levy liabilities having been submitted in early March. With final employer returns due at the beginning of May, our host Ash Majithia and his guest - Claire Abraham, from Vialto in South Africa – provide a timely update on what’s required of employers, as well as some of the issues they typically see du...

Global migration and the ongoing battle for high-performing talent takes center stage in this episode of On the Move. Join our host, Sharan Kundi – Vialto’s Global Immigration Leader – as she moderates a panel of our experts from around the world. They discuss trends that are driving immigration, and assess how several countries are filling their talent needs with smart immigration strategies.  To...

Singapore has long been a destination for top talent, and the country has been keen to attract high-performing workers. On January 1, 2023, its Ministry of Manpower (MOM) launched the new Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass (ONE Pass) – targeted at high earners or those with outstanding achievements in arts and culture, sports, and research and academia. Join Vialto’s Samuel Koh and Faiz Radzwin...

With the evolution of the Golden Tax System, the Chinese government has continuously enhanced its approach to tax filings—and powerful technology has increased tax supervisors’ ability to spot potential issues. Vialto’s Adi Kesuma and Cynthia Duan discuss China’s approach to reviewing employers’ payroll withholding, as well as employment tax trends impacting organizations that operate in the count...

The Canada Revenue Agency and the Ministry of Finance govern employers' responsibilities related to their employment-related tax obligations. Join our host Greg Fetter, as he and Vialto's Nicole Nazareth and Steve Shek discuss what tax authorities are focused on, and make practical suggestions on how organizations can effectively manage the risks associated with an audit in the world's second-larg...

Organizations operating in Germany with 20 or more employees may find themselves subject to an employment tax audit. Tune in as Vialto’s Marco Libudda and Anna Liepelt discuss what’s reviewed in an audit, how organizations should prepare, and what they can do to mitigate risk. To learn more about Vialto's Employment Tax capabilities, visit our information hub .