News Archive

09.05.12 Australia Budget 2012

Download our summary of the Australian Federal Budget for 2012 - 2013. This includes a major update on the ongoing LAFHA changes proposed by the Government. read more

03.05.12 Queens Diamond Jubilee Weekend: Learn how it will impact your BACS processing dates

We've prepared a brief aide-memoire to help you plan your BACS payments to avoid any unexpected delays read more

01.05.12 Expense & Benefits: HMRC P11D Tax Year Forms

It's time to compile your return forms for HMRC to ensure that you meet your obligations. If you provide your employees with anything other than pay, it may count as an expense or benefit. To avoid any unexpected penalties read here. read more

19.04.12 Update: Australian expatriate LAFHA tax change

Despite the Australian Government announcing its intention to Tax LAFHA from 1 July 2012 late last year, no further information has been provided by the Treasury, leaving stakeholders in the dark about the proposed legislation. read more

21.03.12 UK Budget 2012: How will the changes impact you?

Increased personal allowance; reduced corporation tax and a decrease in the income tax rate for high earners. Find out how the changes will impact you read more

19.03.12 activpayroll acquires an Australian Payroll Consultancy as part of Australasian growth strategy

Global Payroll & Tax Specialist activpayroll is expanding its operations in the buoyant Australian economy, acquiring a well reputed payroll consultancy. read more

09.03.12 Institute of Directors Business Awards: Double Finalist

activpayroll Managing Director Alison Sellar has been announced as a finalist for two prestigious Business Awards read more

07.03.12 Australia National Payroll Month 2012

We're proud to support this great initiative. It's a time to put the limelight on the hard work and significant business contribution of payroll professionals throughout Australia. read more

27.02.12 SSAE 16 & ISAE 3402 Certified: activpayroll completes two rigorous Independent Audits

Clients can obtain an independent report about activpayroll that provides valuable information regarding the business controls used within the company. Including whether controls are suitably designed, and operating effectively. read more

23.02.12 Singapore Budget 2012

Business rates stay the same this year, but incentives rise. Lot's of change for 2012, we review how the 2012 Singapore Budget will impact you. read more

20.02.12 Australasia Oil & Gas Conference 2012

February 22-24, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Australia: We're exhibiting again. Visit the activpayroll exhibition stand and meet our team. read more

10.12.11 activ8: short-listed for the Product of the Year Award 2012

Our innovative tools have been recognised as industry leaders - discover why ePay, eFile, eAdmin, eExpense, eLeave, eTime, eReport and eHelp is attracting attention from the wider industry read more

07.12.11 December 2011 activpayroll Client Update: Payroll and Tax news that you care about

Read the latest Payroll and Tax news that you care about, and learn how it will impact your business read more

06.12.11 SAS 70 replaced with SSAE 16: Independent Auditing Change

To comply with rigorous international standards the American audit standard SAS 70 has been replaced with the new global standard for international service organisation reporting SSAE 16 read more

02.12.11 Australian Expatriate Important Tax Change: LAFHA Taxable for Foreign Nationals in Australia

On 29 November 2011, the Australian Government delivered a bombshell announcement that will affect all foreign nationals working in Australia. The change will substantially increase the Australian tax costs for employers and employees.. read more

30.11.11 Autumn Statement: Changes to Tax, allowances and National Insurance Contribution rates and thresholds

Following the Autumn Statement issued by The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, we have prepared a PDF document to inform you of the 2012/2013 Tax, allowances, National Insurance Contribution rates and thresholds. Click here to view it. read more

17.11.11 activpayroll shines in London, with a double win at the Payroll World Awards.

activpayroll shines in London, with a double win at the Payroll World Awards. Winning the Multi-country Payroll Team Award & Payroll Manager Award read more

02.11.11 Dutch Continental Shelf: Social Security

It has been confirmed by the Dutch authorities that social security employee and employer contributions are liable for non-residents working on the Dutch Continental Shelf from January 1 2012. How will it impact you? read more

21.10.11 Real Time Information (RTI): How will it impact your business?

Real Time Information (RTI) changes will apply to all UK employers and employees. It is something that you must learn about, embrace and prepare for: to ensure your organisation adopts RTI efficiently. read more

21.10.11 German Legislation Update: ELStAM & Expenses

Several key changes are taking place in Germany; an increase in expense allowances; merger of major health companies and ELStAM (elektronische Lohnsteuerabzugsmerkmale) implementation. read more

07.10.11 activpayroll has been nominated for four industry leading awards, marking its 10th Birthday this month

The Payroll World awards scheme for the payroll and HR industry and its associated stakeholders is a leading industry award scheme that recognises leaders in HR and Payroll. read more

28.09.11 September 2011 activpayroll Client Update: Payroll and Tax news that you care about

Breaking Industry News: In this edition we discuss important VAT changes for Salary Sacrifice Schemes, the HMRC decision to extend the business records checks programme, HMRC Investigating Offshore Employment Companies amongst other news read more

27.09.11 HMRC Investigating Offshore Employment Companies

HMRC Investigating Offshore Employment Companies, we review their motives and consider how this may impact your organisation read more

05.09.11 Pennies for Promise - An innovative new payroll giving scheme launched by activpayroll

Pennies for Promise - an innovative payroll giving scheme - is officially launched by activpayroll. Aberdeen Asset Management are the first employer to offer it to their employees, we welcome many more to join. read more

05.09.11 What the press have to say: Press & Journal, Pennies for Promise Launch

Press & Journal: Pennies for Promise launch coverage read more

17.08.11 HMRC launch crisis helpline following UK riots

HMRC Crisis Helpline setup for businesses and individuals facing disruptions meeting HMRC obligations read more

16.08.11 New additions to our team

Due to continued business expansion, activpayroll is pleased to welcome new members to our team. Click here to find out more, read more

12.08.11 HMRC apply VAT to Salary Sacrifice Schemes from 2012

Following a test case in Court of Justice of the European Union, HMRC redefine VAT applicability for Sacrifice Schemes read more

28.07.11 London 2012 Olympics Games: Giving tickets to your employees?

In the spirit of the Olympics, you may be considering giving tickets away to your employees. Have you thought of the implications? read more

15.07.11 30%-Ruling: Only for Non-Dutch Nationals?

30%-Ruling: Only for Non-Dutch Nationals? Government considers change read more

11.07.11 July Client Update - Industry news, relevant to your organisation

July Client Update - Industry news, relevant to your organisation read more

04.07.11 Aberdeen Lord Provost supports activpayroll: 10 years of business success

Aberdeen Lord Provost supports activpayroll: 10 years of business success read more

16.06.11 Our first global event . . . what the press had to say

activpayroll held it's first global event on June 2011, attracting over 100 delegates from around the world. read more

14.06.11 Event success: Going global, the full circle

activpayroll is celebrating their first event success: Going global, the full circle read more

18.04.11 April Client Update 2011

Our April 2011 Client Update is now available, containing news and information for your organisation read more

21.03.11 March Client Update 2011

Our March 2011 Client Update is now available, containing news and information relevant to your organisation read more

11.03.11 We are recruiting!

Due to continued contract wins and expansion we require more professionals to join our Aberdeen office team. read more

23.02.11 Singapore Budget 2011

Singapore Budget 2011 Overview: Singapore continues to enjoy strong economic growth, but how does the new budget impact your organisation? read more

18.02.11 Australia: Offshore payroll and taxation

Are you an Australian business considering sending you employees overseas? read more

14.02.11 February Client Update 2011

Our February 2011 Client Update is now available, containing news and information relevant to your organisation read more

10.02.11 Greenland E&P: Tax Liabilities and Compliance

Scandinavian Oil & Gas Magazine asked us to share our knowledge and experience of tax liabilities and compliance for companies operating in the emerging Greenland Oil & Gas sector. read more

22.06.10 activpayroll Budget Report - 22nd June 2010

The new Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his emergency budget to Parliament on 22nd June 2010, only 3 months after the last budget of the previous parliamentary session. read more

30.04.10 Congratulations to activpayroll's first ever Star Award Winner

Deserved Congratulations go to Debbie Laird on winning activpayroll's first ever Employee Star Award. read more

06.04.10 Australian Treasury Announcement

Australian Treasury announcement of 1 April 2010 entitled "Additional certainty for the taxation of overseas-based employees". read more