Foreign nationals and employers should expect a delayed work permit quota announcement in Romania.
Due to typical delays associated with the announcement of work authorisation quota levels for the year and the upcoming elections in Romania, foreign nationals and employers should expect a delayed work permit quota announcement and therefore, delayed work authorisation approvals for applications still pending in the beginning of 2017.
If the quota for 2017 is not published while a work authorisation application is pending, the work authorisation deadline will be automatically extended by 15 business days.
If the quota levels for 2017 are still not published after the 15-day automatic extension, local authorities may send a work authorisation rejection.
What This Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals
Since it is highly likely that 2017 quota figures will be delayed due to the upcoming elections, employers and foreign nationals with work permit applications still pending or that are still being prepared as of January 2017 should contact their immigration professional to determine the extent of the delays.
In India hiring domestic staff is a common practice but this may be an unusual experience for employees who have relocated. In this post, Preeti Roongta looks at the topic in more detail.
It’s very common in India to have domestic helpers to assist you in your daily housekeeping tasks. Domestic helpers can be hired for practically everything – driving, cooking, cleaning, laundry, washing up, babysitting etc. You name it - India has skilled people for the task.
Domestic staff arrangements
When employing domestic staff in India, there is some flexibility based on the number of hours of work required each day:
Foreign nationals who wish to reside long-term in India (typically longer than 180 days) are required to visit the FRRO (Foreign Regional Registration Office) within 14 days of their arrival in India.
The FRRO's role includes issuing residence permits, visa conversions, and addressing matters related to visa extensions related to non-nationals. In short, FRRO deals with all the legal formalities that need to be completed by those intending to stay long term.
Indian bureaucracy has a reputation for being lengthy and onerous but automation and IT are being deployed to ease these issues. However, for relocating employees and their HR teams…
You may have read our recent post about India as a potential destination for businesses considering expanding overseas. If not, you can read it here.
And who should make front page news this week by setting up business in India? None other than global brand and the world's largest furniture retailer, IKEA.
The Hyderabad store is IKEA's first opening in India, followed by plans to open shops in all major cities over the coming years, with sites already purchased in Mumbai, Bangalore and New Delhi.
IKEA's global chief executive Jesper Brodin said, "The market of India for us is a dream."
India is fast becoming an attractive destination for foreign investments.
The Indian Government has taken huge steps to ease the regulatory environment for foreign investment, catapulting India into the position of one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
It has been ranked among the top attractive destinations for inbound investments in the world, according to Ernst and Young.
So, what has India got that is so attractive to foreign businesses?
You have made your decision: you are going to work abroad. You are becoming an expat. For a year, two years, maybe even five years. On the one hand, you are (probably) looking forward to this new and exciting opportunity. On the other hand, there is so much to take care of before you can actually relocate. Are you well prepared? And how do you know if you have taken everything into account before moving?
India isn't just a country - it is an experience that may well overwhelm your senses if you are not prepared. To help mitigate culture shock and to help you make the most of your time in India, here are some great practical tips you should know before you move there, courtesy of Preeti Roongta.
1. Local Registration
If you plan to stay in India for more than 180 consecutive days, you are required to register at the Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within the first 14 days of your arrival.
Do You Have to Pay Tax?
When renting a residential property in the UK, the tenant must pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) if the rent is over a certain rental amount in England and Northern Ireland, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) in Scotland, or Land Transaction Tax (LTT) in Wales (as of 1st April 2018).
The value thresholds are £125,000 in England and Northern Ireland, £145,000 in Scotland, and £180,000 in Wales (as of 1st April 2018).
Are you relocating employees to the UK? Here we try to make the subject of relocation taxation a little clearer for you to understand.
If your organisation is considering relocating an employee to the UK or is already contributing towards employee relocation costs, the organisation will incur certain tax, National Insurance and reporting obligations, so you need to be aware of which relocation costs incur tax and what needs to be reported to HMRC.