What tax obligations do employers and employees have when working globally?

When working globally, employers are responsible for complying with local tax laws in the countries where their employees are based. This typically involves withholding income taxes from employee salaries, contributing to social security or similar programs, paying payroll taxes, and submitting regular tax reports to local authorities.


However, employees may need to take care of their own tax filings in specific situations, such as maintaining tax residency in their home country while working abroad or facing double taxation due to overlapping tax systems. For example, U.S. citizens working abroad must report their worldwide income to the IRS regardless of where they live.


Managing taxes on your own can be complex, whether you’re an employer or an employee. Luckily, Native Teams has the know-how needed when it comes to taxes. You can offload your tax responsibilities to our team of experts, and they will ensure everything is aligned with local labour laws and regulations. 


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