As businesses continue to embrace flexible and remote working, many organisations are unknowingly exposing themselves to tax, payroll, regulatory and operational risks when employees work from different jurisdictions.
With the summer period approaching, many UAE-based employees may temporarily relocate overseas, extend travel while working remotely, or request international remote working arrangements. At the same time, employers are increasingly approving these requests without fully understanding the wider business implications.
This practical and commercially focused session will explore the key considerations businesses and employees should assess before remote working arrangements are approved, helping organisations prevent costly issues before they arise.
What the session will cover
Topics expected to include:
- Cross-border tax exposure
- Permanent establishment (PE) considerations
- Payroll and regulatory implications
- Employee residency considerations
- HR governance, policy and approval structures
- Business risk management considerations
Rather than focusing purely on technical detail, the session will provide practical insight and real-world guidance for organisations navigating international remote working arrangements.
Who should attend?
This session is designed for:
- Business owners approving remote working arrangements
- HR teams implementing remote work policies
- Finance and payroll teams managing cross-border employees
- Employees working remotely from other jurisdictions
- Leadership teams balancing operational flexibility with compliance risk
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In this special edition of Difference Makers Discuss, recorded for the Chartered Accountants Worldwide UAE community, host Carla Wilson is joined by international tax specialist Hugo van Zyl and HR leader Sarah Brooks. Together they unpack the tax, payroll, and governance risks of letting employees work across borders, along with the practical steps every organisation should take.
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