Country Compliance Guide
The Country Compliance Guide provides detailed employment law, tax, and regulatory information for every country Omnivoo supports. Use it to understand local requirements before hiring in a new country or to stay current with existing workforce obligations.
Browsing Countries
Finding a Country
- From the Compliance Hub, click Country Guide in the quick actions.
- Use the search bar to find a specific country by name.
- Or browse the country grid below.
Filtering by Tier
Countries are organized into two tiers:
| Tier | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Fully Supported | Complete compliance data, active monitoring for regulatory changes, full hiring support |
| Coming Soon | Country profile available for reference, but hiring support is not yet active |
Use the tier filter to view only Fully Supported countries if you are planning to hire immediately.
If you need to hire in a Coming Soon country, contact support. We may be able to expedite availability depending on the country.
Country Detail View
Click any country to open its full compliance profile. The detail page is organized into several sections.
Overview Cards
At the top, four summary cards provide key facts:
| Card | Example |
|---|---|
| Currency | USD, EUR, GBP, INR, etc. |
| Standard Work Hours | 40 hours/week, 48 hours/week, etc. |
| Paid Leave | Minimum annual leave days required by law |
| Employer Tax Rate | Approximate total employer-side tax and contribution rate |
Employment Details
This section covers the core employment law requirements:
- Minimum wage -- Statutory minimum pay (monthly or hourly, in local currency)
- Standard work hours -- Weekly and daily limits
- Overtime rules -- When overtime applies and the required premium rate
- Notice period -- Minimum notice required by law for termination (often varies by tenure)
- Probation period -- Typical or statutory maximum probation duration
Leave Entitlements
A breakdown of mandatory leave types:
| Leave Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Annual leave | Minimum paid vacation days per year |
| Sick leave | Paid sick leave entitlement and conditions |
| Maternity leave | Duration, pay percentage, and eligibility |
| Paternity leave | Duration and eligibility (where applicable) |
Leave entitlements shown are statutory minimums. You can always offer more generous policies. Omnivoo tracks both statutory minimums and your company's custom policies.
Tax Information
Tax rates that affect your cost of employment:
- Employer tax/contribution rate -- Social security, pension, health insurance, and other mandatory employer contributions as a percentage of gross salary
- Employee tax/contribution rate -- Deductions from the employee's gross salary for statutory contributions
- VAT/GST -- Applicable value-added tax rate for the country
Compliance Notes
Free-text notes highlighting important compliance considerations specific to the country. These may include:
- Unique employment contract requirements
- Data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR in EU countries)
- Mandatory benefits beyond the standard categories
- Recent or upcoming regulatory changes
Compliance Requirements List
A structured list of all compliance requirements for the country. Each requirement shows:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Requirement name | What needs to be done |
| Category | Tax, Employment Law, Benefits, Data Privacy, etc. |
| Mandatory badge | Whether it is legally required or recommended |
| Frequency | One-time, monthly, quarterly, or annual |
| Deadline | Specific due date or rolling deadline |
Pay close attention to requirements marked as mandatory with upcoming deadlines. Missing statutory filing deadlines can result in penalties.
Using Country Guides for Hiring Decisions
Before hiring in a new country, review the Country Guide to understand:
- Total cost of employment -- Base salary plus employer taxes and mandatory contributions.
- Leave obligations -- How much paid time off you must provide.
- Termination complexity -- Notice periods, severance requirements, and any restrictions on dismissal.
- Ongoing compliance burden -- How many filings, registrations, or reports are required.
This helps you make informed decisions about where and how to expand your team internationally.