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United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Congratulations on your decision to hire employees in the United Kingdom! The UK is known for its highly skilled and diverse workforce. It can be an attractive destination for international businesses looking to hire employees, particularly those in the technology, finance, healthcare, and engineering sectors. Plane makes this process easy for you by providing automated tax document collection, payroll, benefits, and more. This ensures compliance and efficiency throughout the process. Navigating the hiring process in a new country can be challenging, so we've compiled the details below to help guide you.

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Currency
GBR
Onboarding
2.5 weeks minimum
Employer Cost
20.80%
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Public Holidays
8
5 Considerations Before Hiring in the UK
As an employer in the UK, it is important to have a comprehensive employment contract outlining the employment relationship's terms and conditions. The contract should include compensation, benefits, vacation time, and sick leave policies. Before onboarding a new employee in the UK, take a moment to consider the following questions:
Does your employee have the right to work in the UK?
Do you want to offer private supplemental health insurance?
How much should you contribute towards workplace pension?
Will there be a probationary period? If so, for how long?
Would you like to offer additional incentives?
Currency
GBR
Onboarding
2.5 weeks minimum
Employer Cost
20.80%
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Public Holidays
8

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You can estimate how much it will cost to employ your next hire in the UK using Plane's Hire Calculator.

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You can estimate how much it will cost to employ your next hire in the UK using Plane's Hire Calculator.
Once you have sorted out the details mentioned above, you can add the employee to the Plane platform. We provide a step-by-step workflow that shows what tasks need to be completed, as well as real-time updates and notifications. This way, you can stay on top of the hiring process at all times. With Plane, you can confidently hire, knowing that you have a powerful tool at your disposal to manage the entire process from start to finish. Here are the instructions for adding a new employee to the platform:
How to hire and onboard an employee
Plane offers a guided process for administrators and managers to hire and onboard their new employees.
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Hiring an employee in a new country can be complex, but with the right guidance and resources, it can be a smooth and successful transition. At Plane, we're committed to helping you navigate the process of hiring an employee in the UK. We'll keep you updated with the latest regulations and employment laws.Best of luck with your new hire, and welcome to the UK!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some common questions about hiring employees in the UK with Plane:
What is the relationship between my company and Plane?
Can Plane withhold taxes for non-cash compensation (e.g. stocks, options)?
Will I be able to pay a bonus, commission, or any other additional payments?
Can Plane guarantee the employee’s start date?
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