Key Points in This Guide
- 1Assignment duration and extension terms
- 2Tax equalization vs tax protection provisions
- 3Housing and cost-of-living allowance structure
- 4Home leave travel entitlements
- 5Early termination and repatriation rights
- 6Home-country role guarantee on return
- 7Governing law and dispute jurisdiction
- 8Currency and exchange rate provisions
- 9Health insurance and medical coverage abroad
- 10Schooling allowances for dependents
Moving abroad for work is exciting — but the legal and financial complexity of expatriate employment contracts can be overwhelming. Many expats sign contracts without understanding the full implications of tax equalization, housing allowances, and early repatriation terms. By the time problems arise, they are thousands of miles from their support network and potentially in breach of contract. This checklist covers the ten most important provisions to review in any expat employment contract.
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