There are number of potential tax implications that could arise through engaging the services of an EOR. These include:
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•ÌýÌýÌýÌý the creation of a permanent establishment (PE) in the country in which the employee is locally contracted (1.1)
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•ÌýÌýÌýÌý exposure to diverted profits tax (1.2)
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•ÌýÌýÌýÌý increased social security costs that can't be mitigated via a bilateral agreement (1.3)
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•ÌýÌýÌýÌý exposure to general anti-avoidance rules (1.4)
1.1ÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent establishment
It is a common selling point from EORs that permanent establishment (PE) risk ceases to be a consideration for the business engaging an EOR (the 'company'). However, as always, things are rarely so simple.
Most countries have domestic rules that determine if a PE exists in their
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