From his fresh-faced beginnings as a member of Manchester United's 'Class of '92' to global cultural icon and part-owner of Major League Soccer's Inter Miami CF, David Beckham has lived a life that has taken him all around the world - including his first foray to the United States in 2007, as a player with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Today, he spends a…

Conan O'Brien is a comedy legend. A fixture of American late night television for nearly 30 years, he's also the writer behind some of the most iconic episodes of The Simpsons, as well as Saturday Night Live. More recently, Conan has been making audiences laugh as host of the podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, and the travelogue, Conan O'Brien …

The UEFA European Football Championship tournament is already under way in Germany and, while he took a nasty knock on the nose in the opening match, Kylian Mbappé is still expected to lead his fellow Frenchmen deep into the competition. Since cementing his superstar status at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Monsieur Mbappé is no stranger to traveling the…

Ever wondered about the secret to seamless global payroll management? Join your host Ian Cluroe and his guest, Wojciech Kupny—partner and global leader of Vialto's Compensation and Payroll practice—as we help demystify the complexities of this important function, and share how organizations can simplify the global payroll management puzzle to deliv…

Celebrities On The Move's listeners have spoken, and Rekha and Shai have listened! Our latest episode is all about The Blonde With The Sparkly Guitar herself: Ms. Taylor Alison Swift. Earlier this year, Taylor sold out four nights at the Tokyo Dome, playing to over 220,000 rapturous Swifties. In this episode, our hosts are joined by Noriyuki Tomina…

Trevor Noah is one of the most influential comics of the last decade, and among South Africa's greatest cultural exports. The reliably funny and thoughtful native of Johannesburg first become known outside his home country as host of The Daily Show, which catapulted his career to new heights. Shai and Rekha are joined by an immigration celebrity in…

Pharrell Williams has a special connection to France. He was an integral part of Daft Punk's farewell album, Random Access Memories, performing vocals on the Grammy-winning track, Get Lucky. More recently, he's been living and working in Paris as the men's creative director for an iconic French fashion house. Oh la vache! So what sort of French vis…

The world knows Cillian Murphy from his roles as Jim in 28 Days Later, Dr. Jonathan Crane / The Scarecrow in Batman Begins, and Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders. He shuns the spotlight and lives a quiet life with his family in Ireland, but his 2023 turn as the title character in the acclaimed Oppenheimer has turned him into a global superstar and fav…

One of the biggest dates on the sporting calendar takes place this weekend: Super Bowl LVIII (that's 58 for you non-Romans). Some 150 million people will tune in around the world to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers for NFL bragging rights, and the stories—both on and off the field—will be brought to them by hundreds of j…

While Rafael Nadal may be known as the King of Clay—owing to his astounding 14 titles at Roland Garros—he's served up plenty of success on the hard courts of Melbourne, too. Sadly, Rafa was forced to pull out of this month's Australian Open due to injury, but with two tournament wins to his name in 2009 and 2022, he’s delivered plenty of ripsnorter…

Sasha Fierce? Queen Bey? Whatever you call her, one thing is certain: Beyoncé Knowles is an entertainment icon. In the summer of 2023, she played five sold-out nights in London to a staggering 240,000 people as part of her Renaissance World Tour. So how does an American superstar like Beyoncé arrange to work legally in the UK? Join Rekha and Shai a…

Shai and Rekha are joined by their first-ever guest, Vialto's Raha Torabi, as they discuss someone who's both a GOAT and a unicorn: Mr. Lionel Messi. In the latest chapter of an illustrious career that’s taken him from Barcelona to Paris, and a World Cup victory last summer in Qatar with the Argentina national team, Messi now puts on his boots for …

He's saved humanity from surly aliens more than once. He's traveled into the past to prevent crimes. He's even managed to make jorts look cool. But one scene stands especially tall: his scaling of the Burj Khalifa in 2011's Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Is there anything Tom Cruise can't do? Well yes, in fact, there is. He can’t just fly in…

Join us for the first episode of Celebrities On The Move! Each month, Vialto's Rekha Simpson and Shai Dayan take a look at the immigration status of a globetrotting celebrity. What visa options do they have? What entry requirements must they meet? What kind of work are they permitted to do? This month, we look at a certain red-haired, former milita…

No matter what form it may take, any kind of M&A transaction can throw up all kinds of roadblocks to success. One of the topics companies often address too late is the immigration and right to work statuses of key employees, or even entire teams. Join our global immigration team, led by Sharan Kundi, as they discuss how immigration can impact a tra…

Given the complexities and amount of data required to manage a compliant and efficient Posted Workers Program, technology is key. In this final episode of our posted workers directives (PWD) series, Scherezade Maestre is joined by Simon King from Vialto in the UK, as they discuss how technology can be used to simplify posted workers identification,…

In this episode of On the Move, our host Scherezade Maestre is joined by Nadja De Bie, from Vialto’s Brussels office. They dive into the requirements employers have post-notification of a posted worker—focusing specifically on document retention and representation obligations. They provide insights into Member States’ differences, record keeping re…

In this episode, our host Scherezade Maestre talks with Iris Tuinstra from Vialto’s Amsterdam office. They unravel the complexities of the European Union’s Transparency and Predictable Working Conditions Directive—a new regulation designed to ensure that all workers in the EU are provided key information about their working and remuneration conditi…

While the Posted Workers Directive is driven by the European Union, it doesn't just impact workers that are posted from one EU Member State to another. In this episode of On the Move, our host Scherezade Maestre chats with Vialto's Wendy Toonen about how companies based both inside and outside the EU should be paying attention to the rules and regu…

More and more, people are deciding to work for themselves, whenever and wherever they want. Organizations are taking advantage of this growing labor pool by hiring contractors, gig workers, and project-specific experts. Tax authorities are keeping a keen eye on this phenomenon to make sure companies are playing by the rules when it comes to employm…

A posted worker is an employee who is sent by their employer to perform services in another European Union member state on a temporary basis. In this episode of On the Move, we explore the fundamental obligations and considerations when organizations are looking at posted workers. Join Vialto's Scherezade Maestre, Grace Evans, and Àlvaro Fernandez …

Like many countries, Germany has not been immune to the challenges of a skilled labor shortage in recent years. To fill the gaps, companies have increasingly taken on contingent workers and contractors. But that presents a myriad of challenges from an employment tax compliance perspective - and non-compliance can lead to both penalties and potentia…

The imperfect storm of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the rise of online employment platforms has supercharged the contingent labor pool in Austria. But organizations need to be careful, as the country's tax authorities treat contingent workers much differently than regular employees. Vialto's Mathias Schmitt is joined by Evelyn Kappel for th…

The risk of misclassifying contingent workers in Canada can be significant, with penalties and interest for non-compliance, as well as obligations to withhold social security contributions. Our host Tina Schrob talks with Vialto's Nicole Nazareth in Toronto, and they explore the potential risks of non-compliance - for employer and employee alike - …

Like most of the world, Hong Kong has seen a surge in independent contractor ranks in recent years. Join Vialto's Grace Huang and Theresa Chan as they explore the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department's criteria for determining who fits into this category of worker, and the employment tax differences that govern contractors versus full-time employees…

The flexibility and potential cost-savings of strategically employing contractors can be a significant advantage for companies operating in Australia. But the risks of incorrectly categorizing this class of workers can present a very real financial and reputational risk. Join Vialto's Maria Ravese and Kristy Whitnell as they provide a comprehensive…

Research from Brightfield released in 2021 tells us that the U.S. contingent workforce is now 56% larger than it was before the pandemic. And some are predicting that more than half the country's labor pool will be made up of contingent workers by the end of the decade. Join Vialto's Tina Schrob and her guests Ligeia Donis and Priya Schwartzburt as…

In this installment of our series, Vialto Director Clara Flynn is joined by UK colleagues, Deborah Salmon and Phil Davis. They discuss the actions that employers need to take at year-end, as well as the challenges they typically witness as tax season unfolds. They also outline some key areas organizations should pay special attention to in order to…

Indian employers are gearing up for a busy year-end employment tax season. Join Vialto’s Grace Huang and Sundeep Agarwal as they outline the wide range of activities employers must plan for. They also address the potential pitfalls of non-compliance with year-end requirements, while simultaneously planning for the new tax year.…

Malaysia's employment tax season is in full swing. Join Vialto’s Adi Kesuma and Phing Phing Lim as they discuss the process, and what’s expected from employers at this time of year. They also address some of the most common challenges employers face, as well as how to mitigate the potential challenges and risks associated with year-end tax submissi…

South African employers are already in the throes of employment tax season, with tax and social levy liabilities having been submitted in early March. With final employer returns due at the beginning of May, our host Ash Majithia and his guest - Claire Abraham, from Vialto in South Africa – provide a timely update on what’s required of employers, a…

Global migration and the ongoing battle for high-performing talent takes center stage in this episode of On the Move. Join our host, Sharan Kundi – Vialto’s Global Immigration Leader – as she moderates a panel of our experts from around the world. They discuss trends that are driving immigration, and assess how several countries are filling their t…

Singapore has long been a destination for top talent, and the country has been keen to attract high-performing workers. On January 1, 2023, its Ministry of Manpower (MOM) launched the new Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass (ONE Pass) – targeted at high earners or those with outstanding achievements in arts and culture, sports, and research and ac…

With the evolution of the Golden Tax System, the Chinese government has continuously enhanced its approach to tax filings—and powerful technology has increased tax supervisors’ ability to spot potential issues. Vialto’s Adi Kesuma and Cynthia Duan discuss China’s approach to reviewing employers’ payroll withholding, as well as employment tax trends…

The Canada Revenue Agency and the Ministry of Finance govern employers' responsibilities related to their employment-related tax obligations. Join our host Greg Fetter, as he and Vialto's Nicole Nazareth and Steve Shek discuss what tax authorities are focused on, and make practical suggestions on how organizations can effectively manage the risks a…

Organizations operating in Germany with 20 or more employees may find themselves subject to an employment tax audit. Tune in as Vialto’s Marco Libudda and Anna Liepelt discuss what’s reviewed in an audit, how organizations should prepare, and what they can do to mitigate risk.By Vialto Partners

With a tax receipt deficit of some £32 billion, it’s no surprise that His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs is proactively looking at corporations to fill the income gap. Our host, Vialto’s Ash Majithia, is joined by his colleague Nick Carling—who specializes in tax authority audits and disputes—to discuss HMRC’s approach to audits, and how organizations…

The Inflation Reduction Act increased funding to the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by $80 billion—with some of the funds allocated to improving enforcement operations. In this episode, our Greg Fetter is joined by Ligeia Donis and Tina Schrob, who lead our federal and state employment tax teams, respectively. Ligeia talks about areas where…

In an unpredictable economy, governments often focus on increasing tax receipts to help fill revenue gaps—and employment taxes is an area they scrutinize most rigorously. Join Ash Majithia, who co-leads Vialto’s Global Employment Tax team with Aoife Reid, as he and experts from across the world provide a quick rundown of employment tax trends in th…

Are you a mobile public company executive who enjoys a flexible hybrid work model? If so, how do state-to-state taxes impact you, let alone non-US taxes should you work abroad during an abbreviated vacation? What are your remote mobility tax considerations should your location be either short or long term? What are your mobility tax considerations …

Are you a public company executive who is either on assignment to the US or elsewhere in the world? If so, how do international taxes impact your personal situation? What are your mobility tax considerations should your location be either short or long term? What is “tax equalization” and how does it actually work? Are there other filings required …

Are you a public company executive who is, or will be, affected by a change in control event, such as a spin-off? Do you have concerns around how the transaction will impact your LTI and other compensation benefits? Is there a plan in place allowing you to maximize benefits going forward? In this episode, we address personal financial planning cons…

As an executive woman, what are your personal hopes and dreams for yourself and your family? What is wealth building within the context of your employment and what can be done to help you gain greater access to significant wealth creation? What can you do from a planning standpoint to ensure independence financially as you aspire towards the top C-…

As an executive woman, what are your personal hopes and dreams for yourself and your family? What is wealth building within the context of your employment and what can be done to help you gain greater access to significant wealth creation? What can you do from a planning standpoint to ensure independence financially as you aspire towards the top C-…

Do you have a loved one with special needs, and what concerns do you have with regards to their financial future? How do you know if a special needs trust is right for your situation? What can you do from a planning standpoint to ensure independence financially for your special needs child? In this episode, we address several important questions ev…

This episode, we focus on what it means to know your market value in terms of opportunity. We are joined by Linda Steffen, M3x Analytics LLC. Founder.By SFG Wealth Planning

Nearly 54 million Americans cope with special needs and the rising associate expenses according to the National Organization on Disability. 1 in 26 American families are raising children with a disability. 69% of families say they are very concerned about being able to provide lifetime care for their dependents with special needs. Approximately 7 o…

As an executive moves through their career, either within an organization or to others, various forms of stock-based compensation may be acquired. The long-term wealth creation from these various grants may be significant and yet the differences, tax implications, and complexity can be overwhelming. As always, the focus shouldn’t be on short-term r…

When an executive is faced with a pension decision, they’re making an irrevocable choice. Most executives will admit they don’t want to “blow it” and make the wrong decision. Often, they’re overwhelmed by the plethora of election options within the plan. When a company makes changes to its pension plan, this can throw a monkey wrench into the execu…

When an executive is presented with an advanced role at another organization, they have various opportunities they need to compare. The focus shouldn't be on short-term, but long-term wealth creation not overlooking the financial implications of leaving money on the table. What would the new company need to offer to augment what they already have? …