On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome show alumni, global mobility and remote work compliance expert John Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Work from Anywhere, to unpack what may be the most consequential compliance shift for international remote work in more than a decade.
John joins the show to break down the recent OECD’s (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) guidance on cross-border remote working and permanent establishment, and why it creates much-needed clarity for employers and employees.
John explains why the new OECD guidance is so impactful, how it could remove one of the biggest barriers to work-from-anywhere programs, and why tax, HR, payroll, and mobility teams now have a practical framework rather than guesswork. The conversation also explores what’s still missing, what’s coming next, and how companies should prepare for the next phase of global mobility, talent management, and compliance.
Links from the Episode:
John’s Post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7405212150887186432/
John’s Blog: https://wfa.team/blog/oecd-remote-work-updates/
OECD update: https://www.oecd.org/en/about/news/press-releases/2025/11/oecd-updates-model-tax-convention-to-reflect-rise-of-cross-border-remote-work-and-clarify-taxation-of-natural-resources.html
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/j0hnlee/
https://x.com/john_w_lee
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https://wfa.team/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-work-from-anywhere-team/
https://x.com/AnywhereTeam
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