Understanding the nuances of cross-border remote working and permanent establishment risk from an international tax perspective The pandemic compelled us to work remotely or ‘work from anywhere’. Now while the pandemic is slowly retreating, remote working is swiftly gaining ground. Corporate nomads are busy trotting the world, leaving behind a complex trail of legal and
I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything. Suddenly you are five years old again. You can’t read anything; you have only the most rudimentary sense of how things work, you can’t even reliably cross a street
What is a pen without a refill, a book without pages, and an organisation without people? Running a business without the right people is like fighting a war without arms. We live in a digital village, and businesses have made the world their oyster. Modern technology has rendered careers boundaryless, and skilled resources can be
With declining trend of Covid-19, there has been an unanticipated surge in visa and work permit queries and applications. Along with regular intra-group secondments, companies with an ambition to expand their worldwide footprints and access new markets are deploying their employees to countries where they may not have a group company or a subsidiary. Hiring managers
When it comes to startups spun by the digital revolution brought about in the recent times, there is no saying more true than this – ‘The world is our oyster’. And we certainly say this from our own experience of global expansion in the last few years. But another thing that we can derive from
Adapting into a new environment takes time, and the pace of transition varies from person to person. Honestly, it is not much different than learning to ride a bicycle The excitement of purchasing a new bicycle and dreaming about scenic rides with friends on a pleasant evening, is akin to the joy of going through
Cultural adjustment is easier said than practiced. If you are an expat, or a Global Mobility professional, the word ‘inter-cultural differences’ might be among your biggest concerns. But just because they seem daunting, does not mean that they become roadblocks in your expat experience. In fact what may seem like a concern, might actually be
After analysing the various aspects of cultural adjustment in the previous article (Intercultural Adjustment- where exactly to begin), we tried to decode the values of human connections, to outline the importance of acknowledgement of cultural differences. Digging further into the underlying aspects of cultural differences and their impact on Expat life, let us try and
Once upon a time, there was an enterprising American Mike, who was considered the rising star of the global retail furniture company he was working for. As a mark of appreciation for his exceptional talent, he was entrusted with the huge responsibility of launching the company’s flagship DIY furniture line in Korea. Sadly, due to
India’s growth story is fast becoming an international bestseller, which multinational giants across the world want to be a part of. International Monetary Fund described India as ‘the fastest growing trillion-dollar economy’ in its report dated October 2018 and poised it to be the ‘engine of growth’! With such accolades to its credit, it is not surprising
