Norwegian Working Environment Act – revised legislation Changes to the Norwegian Working Environment Act occurred on 1st April 2023. The new legislation has made the hiring of labour from staffing companies for temporary work illegal, except for healthcare workers, technical and specialised advisors, and the… Read More »Newsletter | May 17, 2023
Tuesday 25th Apr 2023 Brexit was the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (EU), and it took place at 23:00 GMT on January 31st 2020. The UK is the only sovereign country to have left the EU. The UK’s leaving the EU… Read More »Can I still contract in the EU, post-Brexit?
Irish company law to change The 2021 Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act has brought in changes to Irish Company Law intended to avoid incomplete disclosure of relevant information, fraud and identity theft. The law changes will be accompanied by strict enforcement provisions including rejection of… Read More »Newsletter | April 24, 2023
Thursday 20th Apr 2023 Since January 1st 2020 due to Brexit, EU and EFTA nationals no longer have the automatic right to live, study and work in the United Kingdom. When don’t I need a visa for the UK? There are exceptions, writes Kevin Austin, managing… Read More »Guide to Contracting in the UK from Overseas
Denmark passes bill simplifying hiring of third-country nationals Many professionals are attracted to Denmark for the opportunity to combine a professional career with comfortable living conditions and family-friendly working hours. In several surveys, the Danes rank as one of the people with the highest life… Read More »Newsletter | April 2023
In the simplest of terms, an umbrella company is a third party that stands between contractors and the companies that employ them. It handles payroll, helps with tax issues and makes sure everyone stays compliant. When a company wants to hire foreign contractors in a… Read More »Maximising your income and minimising hassle with an Umbrella Company
Companies are busily appointing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) officers. How much is a genuine commitment and how much virtue-signaling I shall leave others to decide, but again, Access Financial is ahead of the curve. I have found very few references to the scientific evidence… Read More »A Real-Life Approach to DEI – 20 years of experience in a Global Organisation
Not a million miles from fictional Willy Wonka’s sought-after “Golden Tickets” that were distributed all over the word, Portugal’s “Golden Visas” have had a global fanbase including UK IT contractors. But all good things must come to an end. In fact, last month, Portugal’s government… Read More »Work in Portugal as a Briton: overview for UK contractors
Our Employer of Record (EOR) solution helps your business expand, without the need for you to set up an entity in Cyprus, which can be costly and time-consuming. We will take care of all the hassles related to the onboarding of your international workforce and… Read More »Employer of Record (EOR) service in Cyprus
The UAE, which is the second-largest economy in the Arab world, has implemented various economic, legal, and social reforms over the years to improve its business environment. It has acted to encourage foreign direct investment, attract skilled workers through new visa programs, and incentivise companies… Read More »The UAE Labour Market Highlights 2023