For the world’s leading organisations, deployment of talent is key to success. Employee mobility is inevitable for companies competing in global markets. When you decide to relocate an employee to another jurisdiction, there are cross-border implications to your business and to the employee.

One of the more challenging aspects of administering an international assignee programme is managing the day-today challenges while still ensuring overall success and achievement of long-term goals. In this regard, Wissen Consultants Global Mobility practice provides support on:

  • International assignment structuring including tax equalization policy;
  • Conducting of post arrival and pre-departure briefing;
  • Compensation structuring;
  • Tax compliance of employer – running of shadow payroll, advising on monthly tax and tax withholding return;
  • Tax compliance of employee – tax registration, advance tax liability, income tax return filing, obtaining no objection certificate,
    wealth tax return filing;
  • Indian social security services for international workers;
  • Advisory services

Providing assistance with tax return preparation and filing for individuals or companies operating across borders, ensuring compliance with tax laws in multiple jurisdictions. Additionally, implementing tax equalization policies to ensure expatriate employees do not face undue financial burdens due to tax differences between their home and host countries.

Analyzing tax treaties between countries to determine the applicable tax treatment for cross-border activities, aiming to minimize double taxation. Developing strategies to optimize tax outcomes by leveraging provisions within tax treaties and maximizing available tax credits.

Advising on tax implications related to immigration status changes, including tax residency determination and exit tax planning. Providing guidance on structuring international assignments to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with immigration and tax regulations.

Designing compensation packages for international assignees to optimize tax efficiency while remaining compliant with local tax laws. Assisting companies in developing comprehensive global mobility policies that address tax, immigration, and compliance considerations to effectively manage their international workforce.