Key considerations for managing employees in the Middle East
As a result of the 2026 conflict in the Middle East, multinational companies are tackling how to manage their international employees across the region, both assignees and local hires.
Sander began his tax career in 2001 at the Tax Administration, where he built a broad foundation in taxation at a small accounting firm. Over the past 17 years, he has specialized in (international) payroll tax, income tax, and social security at EY. After completing his study in Management, Economics, and Law, he pursued his Master's in Taxation at the University of Amsterdam.
Sander serves a wide range of clients, from startups and scale-ups to large multinationals. In addition to his extensive client network nationally and internationally, he also maintains close relationships with various ministries, the Tax Administration, and non-profit organizations. He is highly active in advising on, and developing equity-based compensation schemes and is part of an advisory group closely involved in the development of recent stock option legislation.
As a result of the 2026 conflict in the Middle East, multinational companies are tackling how to manage their international employees across the region, both assignees and local hires.
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