Employment taxes

Employment taxes

We specialise in ensuring compliance and effective planning to manage tax issues in relation to employees and contractors. We also offer a human resources (HR) advisory service, identifying opportunities and efficiencies to improve tax, staff remuneration, rewards and benefits.

Our services include:

  • Advice on taxation of employee share schemes.
  • Compliance and structuring for employment related benefits and superannuation schemes.
  • Tax effective structuring of motor vehicles provided to employees
  • Advice on relocation tax effects.
  • Advice on global employee secondments and transfers, including remote workers and contractors.
  • Employment contracts and recruitment.
  • Payroll and employment tax compliance services.
  • Dedicated, in-house team of HR specialists, offering comprehensive services.
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