Breaking Borders | How CXC Empowered BIC Middle East to manage a workforce without entities

Challenge

BIC Middle East, a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, operates in six South Asian countries through distributors. Without legal entities in these regions, managing a small contingent workforce of seven individuals in key roles—Sales Managers and Trade Marketing Managers—posed significant challenges. These included:

• The need for an Employer of Record (EOR) solution to comply with local regulations.
• A requirement for seamless payroll and tax management across multiple jurisdictions.
• Managing expense claims and providing medical insurance coverage.
• Reducing administrative complexity while maintaining workforce efficiency.

CXC was identified as a potential partner due to its strong presence across Asia, competitive costs, and a comprehensive service scope.

CXC solution

CXC provided a tailored EOR solution to address BIC Middle East’s unique challenges. Key services included:

• Contract Management: Ensuring that workforce agreements adhered to local legal frameworks.
• Tax Compliance: Managing all tax-related obligations for the workforce in line with regional regulations.
• Payroll Management: Efficiently handling payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Expense Claims Management: Streamlining the reimbursement process for business expenses.
• Medical Insurance Coverage: Offering comprehensive insurance solutions to support employee well-being.

Through clear communication and efficient execution, CXC simplified the complexities of workforce management in these regions.

Results

By partnering with CXC, BIC Middle East achieved the following:

• Streamlined Operations: The workforce was managed effectively without the need for internal administrative resources.
• Legal Compliance: Ensured adherence to local employment laws, reducing risk exposure.
• Effortless Management: Simplified workforce administration allowed BIC to focus on core business objectives.
• Positive Employee Experience: Workers benefited from a clear, consistent employment framework and reliable support for their needs.

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