What are the risks of non-compliance with global payroll?

The risks are direct and concrete. Financial penalties vary by country but can be substantial — the IRS alone issued over $8.5 billion in employment tax civil penalties in 2023. Beyond fines, non-compliant payroll can trigger audits, create personal liability for company directors in some jurisdictions, generate employee disputes over unpaid or incorrectly calculated statutory contributions, and damage the employer brand in markets where you're trying to attract talent.