GLOBAL PAYROLL RESOURCES

Although agriculture remains a huge part of the Bangladeshi economy, its garment manufacturing has driven its consistently strong growth in recent decades. At the time of writing in 2020, the global economic impact of COVID-19 was about to cause what would be Bangladesh’s first annual drop in GDP for around 40 years. ... Read More

Taiwan has punched above its weight on the regional and world stages for some time now. Despite a population of only 24 million, it ranks just outside the top 20 of world economies by GDP, and is a major manufacturer and exporter of goods like electronics, textiles, machinery and chemicals. Thanks to its trading links ... Read More

Like many southern European countries, Portugal has experienced a turbulent time economically over the last decade or so. GDP has reduced from its pre-2008 peak and youth unemployment is running at over 25%, and that’s before the long-term impact of COVID-19 is taken into account. However, its range of primary ... Read More

Thailand is renowned as one of the world’s most popular (and beautiful) tourist destinations, but in recent years, its potential for international businesses looking at expansion opportunities has become just as attractive. Now the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, Thailand and its 70 million citizens have ... Read More

Malaysia is a fast-developing country that has become a popular destination within south-east Asia for international business. Its population of around 31 million people enjoy strong links with both East and West: China is its major trading partner, while the country is also a member of the Commonwealth where English ... Read More

Known as the Land of the Long White Cloud - or Middle Earth, if you’re a fan of Lord Of The Rings, which was filmed there - New Zealand is a beautiful country that punches above its weight in economic terms. Supported by its strong global standing in both tourism and agriculture, its population of around five million ... Read More

With a population of only 5.8 million, Denmark might be one of the smaller countries in the European Union, but it has built a strong reputation as one of the most progressive countries around. This applies both to business, where corporate tax rates have been consistently cut in recent years to the current level of ... Read More

Just like most other businesses and departments, payroll teams have faced a year of considerable change in 2020. The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations to make major adjustments to the way they operate. New technologies have been adopted, processes have been adapted, and the rulebook ... Read More

South Korea is one of the top economic success stories in the Asia Pacific region. Now the fourth-largest economy in Asia by GDP, it has enjoyed huge success and expansion in recent decades, driven in no small part by manufacturing and technology giants like Samsung, LG, Hyundai and KIA. Thanks to the extensive ... Read More

Although a relatively small nation of just over 17 million people, the Netherlands has a prime role at the beating heart of European business. A founding member of the European Union, it enjoys strong links with all major economies, a status as a major transport and shipping hub, and benefits from a highly-educated ... Read More

The United Arab Emirates, known as the ‘Gateway to the Middle East’, has gone through tremendous and accelerated transformation over the last few decades. Split over seven Emirates, the UAE has long been attractive to expanding businesses around the world, offering a favorable tax regime, free trade zones and access ... Read More