In an effort to funnel more jobs to Americans, the U.S. has implemented new visa restrictions that will make it harder both for U.S. companies to hire foreign workers and for multinationals to transfer their workers to the U.S.
As we shift to a post-pandemic economy, many employers have announced plans to extend their work-from-home policies indefinitely. But there are several important decisions that need to be made before making the transition. This post describes some of the most important things multinationals need to consider before shifting to a long-term remote-work model.
As the pandemic recedes in many places, businesses are readying their workforce to return to the office. We discuss some of the primary measures your organisation should consider now to prepare.
The U.S. Congress signed the CARES Act, which provides $2.2 trillion of support for businesses and other groups affected by the pandemic. We summarize some critical elements of the Act that multinational businesses operating in the U.S. should know.
The coronavirus is affecting the global economy in many ways, and the situation is constantly changing. Employers and their expat workers in particular must be mindful of the coronavirus and the ways in which state and local governments are responding.
U.S. companies that are 25 percent or more foreign-owned, foreign companies that are engaged in business with the U.S., and certain other multinationals must file a Form 5472 with their corporate U.S. tax return if they engage in a reportable transaction. The form isn't new, but related reporting requirements and penalties have been expanded.