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International
GEO is a not for profit organisation.providing useful information and related activities relevant to issues involving the use of equity-based employee compensation in the global community (including the UK)
International Accounting Standards Board
Independent organisation responsible for setting international accounting standards
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
A leading objective and independent global source of employee benefits, compensation and financial literacy education and information
International Organisation of Securities Commissions
IOSCO promotes international securities regulation
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Rich source of comparable statistical, economic and social data by country; model tax treaty conventions setter, and more
WorldatWork is the world's leading not-for-profit professional association dedicated to knowledge leadership in total rewards, compensation, benefits, and work-life. The website contains useful resources
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World Federation of Personnel Management Associations
Publications, events and more
EU
EUR-Lex: European Union law database
EUR-Lex provides direct free access to European Union law. Here you can consult the Official Journal of the European Union as well as the treaties, legislation, case-law and legislative proposals. You can also use the extensive search facilities available on EUR-Lex
European Federation of Employee Share Ownership
EFESO's mission is to act as an umbrella organisation for all those interested or involved in promoting employee ownership in Europe. Excellent multi-lingual site with resources
EUROPA is the portal site of the European Union. It provides up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on European integration. Users can also consult all legislation currently in force or under discussion, access the websites of each of the EU institutions and find out about the policies administered by the European Union under the powers devolved to it by the Treaties
European Central Bank, interest rates, monetary policy and more
The European Centre for Employee Ownership
A not-for-profit organisation devoted to developing employee ownership particularly among multinational companies
European Commission Newsletter for Employment & Social Affairs
Provides newsletters and press releases on latest developments in European policy
Explains institutions of the ECJ and gives guidance on proceedings and links to relevant case law and links to Member State law sites
European employment law glossary
This is the online version of the European Employment and Industrial Relations Glossaries, which explain the national industrial relations systems of the EU member states using their terminology
The European Ombudsman investigates complaints about institutions and bodies of the European Community
Website of the European Parliment. News items, press agenda, policies and procedure
GEO is a not-for-profit organization providing a forum for exchange between members of information relating to the use of equity-based employee compensation in the global community (including the EU). Provides useful technical updates and more
Austria
Useful information from the Government for foreign citizens living in Austria
Information about the parliament, laws, useful links and general materials (some, but not all in English)
Australia
Australian Employee Ownership Association
Resource for members and site visitor
Belgium
Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission
Website of the Belgium Financial Services Regulator
Social Security (Federal Public Service)
Contact details and useful information on the Belgian social security system
General information about Belgium and its institutions and useful links (limited English content)
Brazil
General business and economic information
A large link database for all aspects of trade and regulation (mostly not in English)
Canada
Employee Ownership & Incentices Association (EOIA)
The EOIA of Vancouver, B.C., is a private, non-profit society that assists its members to develop and implement shared ownership and employee involvement strategies
Employee Share Ownership Program
British Columbia's Employee Share Ownership Program is the operating name of the employee investment incentive program set out in the Canadian Employee Investment Act. The program is designed to encourage employees to make equity investments in British Columbia companies. This site provides comprehensive information on the program
Information on employee share ownership and some related links
International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plan
Czech Republic
Social Security Administration
Excellent information on social security, pension and sickness insurance, relevant forms for foreign workers and more
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
Information on the migration of workers, employment information, standards of living, social policy, equal rights and Czech legislation
Ministry website on Foreign Policy and thev Czech Republics role in the EU. Useful links to Czech Republic sites
CzechInvest is the investment and business development agency of the Czech Republic
Association of Czech Pension Funds
An association of Czech pensions funds (limited data)
Portal of Public Administration
A wealth of useful information for foreign visitors
Denmark
Information about the labour market, its regulation and links to legislation
Information about the Danish social security system and benefits and links to legislation
For inward investment into Copenhagen (comprehensive information and links)
Information on the Danish parlaimentary system and Danish political parties
National Research Centre for the Working Enviroment
Research and information on the Danish working environment
Includes information regarding Data Protection
Useful information for employees and companies relating to employment postings to Denmark including rules governing working conditions
France
Association for the promotion of employee participation (French language site only)
Government tax site (French language site only)
Germany
Association Against Unfair Competition (Wettbewerbszentrale)
German language site with some information in English
This site contains English language content relating to the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs) and its Association (DIHK)
Chamber of International Commerce
This site contains English language content relating to the German Chamber of International Commerce
The Federation of German Consumer Organisations' website contains English language information
German language only
Federal Administrative Department
German language only
Federal Antitrust Department (Bundeskartellamt)
This website contains English language content
German language only
German language only
English language information about the German electricity, gas, telecommunications, postal and railway markets, including underlying legislation
Federal Department for Finances
German language only
Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)
Contains English language information about the supervision of banks and financial service providers, investment funds and investment companies, insurance undertakings and pension funds, together with links to relevant legislation and more
Federal Fiscal Court (Bundesfinanzhof)
German language only
German language only
German language website
The German Pension Fund (Deutsche Rentenversicherung)
Contains English language content relating to the issues of pensions and rehabilitation
Contains English language content
Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology
Contains English language trade-related information
Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Contains English language content
Federal Ministry of Famiies, Seniors, Women and Youth
German language only
This Ministry is responsible for tax policy (German language only)
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Security
Contains limited English language content
Contains English language content
Limited English language content
Contains English language information relating to the German Federal Administration and other public agencies
Information regarding statutory pension insurance for founders of new businesses (German language only)
German language only
German language only
German language only
Ireland
British and Irish Legal Information Institute
British and Irish case law and legislation, European Union case law, Law Commission reports, and other law-related British and Irish material
Business Access to State Information and Services
This website provides businesses with a single access point to all Government information and services
Contains an extensive source of financial and business information (including UK, Europe-wide and USA financial information)
Irish Legal Information Initiative
Contains some of the most recent Irish materials and also a major collection of leading Irish cases
Provides Parliamentary debates from the Dail and Seanad and also listings of Bills presented in both Houses
This site provides information about the Irish state and links to all Government departments.
PSA promotes employee financial involvement, including equity participation plans
A full site with general and technical information on Irish tax and customs
Contains an index of Irish legal periodicals from 1997 to the present
The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
The Irish Attorney General's Office
This site provides the Acts of the Oireachtas (Acts of Parliament) from 1922 to 2005
Italy
Italian Securities regulator. Legislation and more
Italian language only
Overview of justice and courts system
Italian language only
Netherlands
Banking Financial Services Regulator
Tax and Customs and useful links
Nederlands Participatie Instituut
The Nederlands Participatie Instituut helps new and existing employee ownership firms located in the Netherlands with employee participation strategies. Additionally, they publish information on employee participation schemes, conduct research, host workshops and advocate on behalf of employee participation
Tax and Customs Administration
Good information on the Dutch direct and indirect tax system for businesses and individuals
Poland
Office of the Committee for European Integration
English language content available
Spain
Information on taxes and legislation and more (click for English language version)
Sweden
Swedish language only (some useful English content can be obtained by typing "English" into the search function)
Financial Supervisory Authority
Functional and regulatory information (click for English language version)
UK
Guidance on best employment practices and the ACAS dispute resolution services
Responsible for UK accounting standards – technical information and more
A copy of the latest AIM Market Rules of the London Stock Exchange
Association of British Insurers Service
Institutional Investor Service of the Association of British Insurers includes access to the influential ABI corporate governance guidelines
British and Irish Legal Information Institute
Free access to British and Irish case law & legislation, European Union case law, Law Commission reports, and other law-related British and Irish material
Useful information and guidance on UK company law and procedures; links to forms and online filing; and UK company data
UK government website containing useful information about employment rights (aimed at employees)
An independent not-for-profit organisation which lobbies government and offers advice on employee rights and ownership. (Financed by trade unions)
Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Government department site provides useful information and guidance on UK employment legislation
Employee Share Ownership Centre
A not-for-profit organisation founded to inform, lobby and research in the interests of developing all forms of broad based employee share ownership plans in the UK and Europe
Statutory body which regulates UK financial services
GEO is a not-for-profit organization providing a forum for an open exchange between members of information relevant to issues involving the use of equity-based employee compensation in the global community
Government department responsible for tax and benefits system
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs – Share Schemes Pages
A large amount of easily accessible information (including technical detail) on the UK tax and social security system
Free online information for HR professionals
A registered charity whose activities include providing financial education services in the share plans arena to professionals
Information and guidance on Data Protection from the UK regulator
Policy information and advice on a wide range of subjects for directors of UK companies
Listing Rules of the UKLA (United Kingdom Listing Authority)
Listing Rules
National Association of Pension Funds
Represents Institutional Investor Pension Funds - includes relevant corporate governance guidelines
Office of Public Sector Information
Access to UK Government legislation in original and revised forms
USA
Information about policy, legislation and publications
Provides benefits professionals with free access to resources on administration, efficient design and policy
Composed of major corporations having a common interest in the management of employee benefits
This site contains information on US employment related practices and legislation
Employee Benefits Security Administration (Department of Labor)
Provides comprehensive and detailed information on broad employee benefits
Employers Council on Flexible Compensation
Promotes flexible benefits
ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) is a membership the organization dedicated exclusively to representing the employee benefits and compensation interests of America's major employers (various resources on offer)
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
US Accounting Standards
Tax resources for individuals and businesses
National Association of Stock Plan Professionals
Impressive resources on US and international stock plans
National Center for Employee Ownership
Source of information on employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), equity compensation plans such as stock options, and ownership culture
Profit Sharing Council of America
A non-profit association of 1,200 companies that sponsor defined contribution plans offers information, research and technical assistance
Securities Exchange Commission
US securities regulator