Mobility Matters
Remote Work at the Crossroads of Strategy and Compliance
May 2026 | Daida Hadzic, Washington National Tax Global Mobility Services, KPMG LLP
Where flexibility creates complexity
Remote work has become a core operating model for global organizations. It supports resilience, business continuity, and access to talent across borders. Yet as work becomes more flexible, the tax and regulatory landscape is becoming more complex—not less.
Many of today’s remote and cross‑border working patterns no longer fit traditional mobility models built around structured international assignments. Employees may work from multiple countries, split time across jurisdictions, or operate remotely for extended periods, often without clear regulatory alignment.
Why this matters
What should be a strategic advantage can quickly turn into a source of friction and risk, including:
Permanent establishment (PE) exposure
Dual tax residence and double taxation
Fragmented payroll, reporting, and withholding obligations
Administrative complexity across multiple authorities
Download the full article to explore how remote work is colliding with existing regulatory structures—and what this means for global employers navigating corporate tax, personal tax, and administrative complexity.
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Mobility Matters: Remote Work at the Crossroads of Strategy and Compliance
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