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12 January 2016

Germany's method of determining salary levels for immigration purposes remains unchanged following recent announcement by labor authorities

Following a recent announcement by the German labor authorities and a subsequent clarification, the calculation of salary for German immigration purposes remains unchanged in 2016. Both cash and benefit items will continue to be considered when comparing the overall monthly gross salary of a foreign employee on assignment to Germany to an employee holding a German employment contract. Employers can continue with their current approaches for the time being.

A Tax Alert prepared by Ernst & Young's Human Capital Group, and attached below, provides additional details.

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