Global accountability and competition, corporate governance, increasingly complex compliance requirements and cost pressures require organisations to deliver efficient, cost-effective international assignment programs that effectively manage risk.
Whether you are a large multinational with an established international workforce or making your first moves overseas, the challenge remains the same.
Could your HR leader sign off that your international assignment policies and practices are cost effective, add value and ensure good risk management?
How PwC can help you
Our experts can assist with:
- Tax compliance services - such as pre-departure and post arrival tax consultations, home and host country income tax returns, and employers’ obligations in the relevant jurisdictions
- Share plan services - taxation, strategy, design, implementation, administration, maintenance, and ongoing evaluation of domestic and international equity plans to ensure support of business objectives and recruiting and retention needs
- Design, implementation and management of international assignment programs and policies
- Cost projections allowing upfront budgeting for each assignment, including remuneration benefits, salary and assignment allowances, relocation, repatriation and tax costs
- Preparation of assignment documentation, such as assignment letters and compensation calculations
- Initiation and co-ordination of service providers
- Strategic tax structuring and planning across jurisdictions to minimise costs and risk exposure
- Proactive expatriate and HR communication, including regular client briefings and alerts on legislative changes and developments
- Repatriation advice (including both tax and administrative issues)
- Corporate governance, risk management and client service feedback
- Quality control and measurable performance standards
- Policy and HR benchmarking advice
- Localisation, non-standard assignments and terminations
