by inez.vermeulen@labyrinthconsultancy.com | Aug 10, 2026 | Outsourcing HR
Remote work compliance in Europe is primarily triggered by the employee’s physical location, which dictates local labor laws and social security obligations. This geographical presence can create a Permanent Establishment, leading to corporate tax risks. To...
by inez.vermeulen@labyrinthconsultancy.com | Aug 7, 2026 | Human Resources, Payroll
Managing European labor costs requires navigating a tax wedge that averages 38.9%, significantly impacting hiring budgets. Businesses must balance high-burden markets like Belgium against low-tax hubs while ensuring compliance with the 183-day residency rule...
by inez.vermeulen@labyrinthconsultancy.com | Aug 5, 2026 | Human Resources
The 2025 OECD update introduces a 50% remote work threshold that triggers Permanent Establishment risk. This regulatory shift means home offices now create imposable corporate tax nexuses if used for business reasons. To mitigate these 2026 compliance threats, we...
by inez.vermeulen@labyrinthconsultancy.com | Aug 3, 2026 | Payroll
Managing EU remote work requires balancing the 183-day residency rule with the 2023 Framework Agreement, which allows teleworking up to 49.9% without shifting social security. This coordination prevents double taxation and costly permanent establishment risks. For...
by inez.vermeulen@labyrinthconsultancy.com | Jul 31, 2026 | Human Resources
EU social security coordination follows the single legislation rule, meaning contributions are generally paid in the country of work. While national rates vary significantly, from 45% in France to 2.25% in Romania, upcoming 2026 reforms like ESSPASS will...
