The United Kingdom

The UK is a large island country off the northwest coast of Europe, it consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, plus numerous smaller islands. It was the world's first industrialized country and still has the fifth-largest economy in the world, with a particularly prominent financial sector.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
Currency
British pound (GBP)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
16.80%

Overview

Population
67,081,000
Language
English
Capital
London
Currency
British pound (GBP)
Country code
+44
Min wage
4.30 GBP to 8.91 GBP per hour depending on age
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
13th Salary
Avg employer tax

16.80%

Tax Breakdown

The breakdown of employer contributions varies depending on the employee's national insurance category (NIC). In the most common category (A), the breakdown is as follows:

  • Earnings at, or above Lower Earnings Limit, up to and including Secondary Threshold: 0.00%
  • Earnings above Secondary Threshold, up to and including Upper Secondary Threshold/Apprentice Upper
  • Secondary Threshold: 13.80%
  • Balance of earning above Upper Secondary Threshold/ Apprentice Upper Secondary Threshold: 13.80%
  • Employers Pension Contribution: 3.00%

VAT

VAT

20%

Tax Calculation for United Kingdom
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in United Kingdom typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in United Kingdom
When drafting an employment contract for employees in United Kingdom, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days

Employees are entitled to 28 weeks of sick leave, paid at a rate of 98.85 GBP per week through statutory sick pay (however, the first three days of any sick period are unpaid). Employers can choose to supplement these standard payments with additional compensation. Medical certificates are required if a period of sick leave exceeds seven days.

Maternity leave

Maternity leave in the UK is 52 weeks, of which at least two must be taken. Statutory maternity pay is given for the first 39 weeks at the rate of 90% of salary for the first six weeks and then either 90% of salary or 151.97 GBP per week (whichever is lower) for the subsequent 33 weeks.

Paternity leave

Paternity leave in the UK is one or two weeks commencing from the birth date. Payment is either 90% of salary or 151.97 GBP per week (whichever is lower).

Annual Leave
Public holidays in United Kingdom
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 3 Jan: New Year Holiday
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 18 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 2 May: May Day
  • 2 Jun: Late May Bank Holiday
  • 3 Jun: Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
  • 29 Aug: August Bank Holiday
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Boxing Day
  • 27 Dec: Christmas Holiday

Termination Process

Termination processes vary according to the type of contract, reason for termination, employment agreement, and any collective agreement. Dismissals can be adjudged either fair or unfair depending on how they were conducted and justified.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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The United Kingdom

The UK is a large island country off the northwest coast of Europe, it consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, plus numerous smaller islands. It was the world's first industrialized country and still has the fifth-largest economy in the world, with a particularly prominent financial sector.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
العملة
British pound (GBP)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
16.80%

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
67,081,000
اللغة
English
العاصمة
London
العملة
British pound (GBP)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+44
الحد الأدنى للأجور
4.30 GBP to 8.91 GBP per hour depending on age
ساعات العمل
8 hours per day
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
40 hours per week

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary
متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

16.80%

تحصيل الضرائب

The breakdown of employer contributions varies depending on the employee's national insurance category (NIC). In the most common category (A), the breakdown is as follows:

  • Earnings at, or above Lower Earnings Limit, up to and including Secondary Threshold: 0.00%
  • Earnings above Secondary Threshold, up to and including Upper Secondary Threshold/Apprentice Upper
  • Secondary Threshold: 13.80%
  • Balance of earning above Upper Secondary Threshold/ Apprentice Upper Secondary Threshold: 13.80%
  • Employers Pension Contribution: 3.00%

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

20%

حساب الضريبة في The United Kingdom
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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في The United Kingdom عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في The United Kingdom
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في The United Kingdom يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية

Employees are entitled to 28 weeks of sick leave, paid at a rate of 98.85 GBP per week through statutory sick pay (however, the first three days of any sick period are unpaid). Employers can choose to supplement these standard payments with additional compensation. Medical certificates are required if a period of sick leave exceeds seven days.

إجازة الأمومة

Maternity leave in the UK is 52 weeks, of which at least two must be taken. Statutory maternity pay is given for the first 39 weeks at the rate of 90% of salary for the first six weeks and then either 90% of salary or 151.97 GBP per week (whichever is lower) for the subsequent 33 weeks.

إجازة الأبوة

Paternity leave in the UK is one or two weeks commencing from the birth date. Payment is either 90% of salary or 151.97 GBP per week (whichever is lower).

Annual Leave
عطلات رسمية في The United Kingdom
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 3 Jan: New Year Holiday
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 18 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 2 May: May Day
  • 2 Jun: Late May Bank Holiday
  • 3 Jun: Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
  • 29 Aug: August Bank Holiday
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Boxing Day
  • 27 Dec: Christmas Holiday

عملية إنهاء العقود

Termination processes vary according to the type of contract, reason for termination, employment agreement, and any collective agreement. Dismissals can be adjudged either fair or unfair depending on how they were conducted and justified.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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نمِّ فريقك في The United Kingdom
مع ريموت باس
يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك The United Kingdom.

مع ريموت باس، يمكنك ضم الموظفين الدوليين بسرعة، وإدارة الرواتب، وضمان الامتثال القانوني، وتقديم مزايا تنافسية — كل ذلك من مكان واحد. ركّز على تنمية أعمالك، ودع المهام الإدارية والقانونية علينا.

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