1. Introduction to Expatriate Payroll Management

Defining expatriate assignments: short-term, long-term, commuter, remote
Overview of payroll implications throughout assignment phases
Role of global mobility policy and payroll coordination

2. Tax Residency, DTAs, and Compliance Rules

Determining tax residency under home & host jurisdiction rules
Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs): understanding relief and tie-breaker rules
Reporting obligations and filing issues in multinational scope

3. Expatriate Compensation Structures

Assigning base salary, cost-of-living, hardship, and mobility premiums
Tax protection vs tax equalization vs tax reimbursement models
Payroll impact for split pay, currency conversions, and allowances

4. Gross-Up and Net-To-Gross Calculations

Constructing net-to-gross models for gross-up allowances
Incorporating tax, social insurance, and cost-of-living components
Automating gross-up calculations in Excel and payroll systems

5. Social Security and International Coverage

EU-UK or bilateral totalization agreements
Temporary assignment coverage, detached worker rules, detachment certificate
Contributions reclaim, A1 certificates, and social security audits

6. Integration of Expatriate Payroll into Global Systems

Data flows between host and home country payroll systems
Managing multi-jurisdiction payroll records, IDs, and codes
Handling multi-currency payroll, foreign exchange, and conversions

7. Assignment Lifecycle Payroll Processing

Pre-assignment payroll set-up, allowances, and mobility premium setup
Mid-assignment tax adjustments and compliance reporting
Repatriation payroll, final settlement, and return bonuses
Offboarding, cost allocations, and termination documentation

8. Financial Analysis and Cost Forecasting

Budgeting expatriate labour cost: salary, benefits, taxes, allowances
Assignment cost models and comparison scenarios (local vs international)
Variance analysis and cost reconciliation in corporate budgeting

9. Practical Workshops and Expatriate Case Studies

Sample assignment payroll runs (Excel templates)
Gross-up models and net-equivalent computations
Scenario testing: case of dual residency, double‑tax credit, early repatriation
Interactive Q&A and peer review for policy challenges

Participants receive practical takeaway materials: modelling spreadsheets, policy templates, assignment scenario mapping, and compliance checklists for immediate post-course implementation.

Managing Expatriate Payroll and Taxation Training Course in Abu Dhabi

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