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Employing in United Kingdom

People at work in the UK benefit from a minimum charter of employment rights, which are found in various Acts, Regulations, common law and equity. This includes the right to a minimum wage, paid holidays, break from work, limit to excessively long working hours, automatic enrolment in a basic occupational pension and provisions for leave.

The following are only guidelines in the broadest sense, and professional legal services are recommended when employing in the UK.

From April 1, 2026, the national minimum wage in the United Kingdom will increase to £12.71 per hour (gross) for those aged 21 and over.

For 18-20 year olds, the rate will increase to £10.85 per hour, and for 16-17 year olds to £8 per hour.

Additionally, the rates for various statutory payments will rise. Statutory sick pay will increase to £123.20 per week, and weekly pay for maternity and paternity pay will increase to £194.32 per week.

Competitive benefits package in United Kingdom

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental health support

Pension or 401(K)

Life and Disability Insurance

Facts & Stats

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK or U.K.) or Britain, is a sovereign country located off the north­western coast of the European mainland. The United Kingdom has the world's sixth-largest economy by nominal gross domestic product (GDP), and the ninth-largest by purchasing power parity (PPP). It has a high-income economy and a very high human development index rating, ranking 14th in the world.

Capital

London

Official language

English

Currency

Pound sterling

Population

67886004

Cost of living index

27 of 139 nations

GDP real growth rate

1.40%

Payroll frequency

Monthly

VAT rate

20%

Ease of doing business

Very easy

Grow your team in United Kingdom with Remote

Want to employ workers in United Kingdom? Companies hiring in United Kingdom are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.

Remote can employ team members in United Kingdom and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your United Kingdom team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in United Kingdom. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.

United Kingdom, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in United Kingdom may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

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Taxes in United Kingdom

Employment taxes and statutory fees affect both your payroll and your employees' paychecks in United Kingdom. Note that your employees may be liable for additional local taxes.

Employer

Minimum 4% - Pension Fund

15%* - National Insurance Contribution Rate (*exempt from the first £5,000 of salary per year)

£60.32 - Employer Liability Insurance

0.00 %

Monthly Apprentice Levy (recharged as a percentage of gross pay)

Employee

Minimum 5% - Pension Fund

0 %

Up to 12,570

0 %

12,570-50,270

0 %

50,270-125,140

0 %

Over 125,140

National Insurance Rate - 12% for weekly salary range from 1,048 to 4,189, 2% for the amount exceeding 4,189

Types of leave in United Kingdom

Statutory leave

Full-time workers in the UK are entitled to 28 total working days of annual leave. These often include the 8 public/bank holidays which would otherwise be unpaid.

Pregnancy and maternity leave

52 weeks, with the two first weeks mandatory for the mother. Comprised of ordinary maternity leave for the first 26 weeks and additonal for the last 26 weeks.

Parental/paternal leave

Employee can choose to take either one week or two weeks consecutive leave. Leave cannot start before the birth. Mother can transfer up to 50 weeks of leave to partner, with up to 37 weeks of pay between the couple.

Northern Ireland is expanding statutory parental bereavement leave and pay to cover miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Note: This does not apply in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales).

Other leave

Time off work for public duties: intended to allow employees to fulfill certain public duties related to holding roles such as local councillor, school governor, trade union member, etc.

Time off for family and dependents: intended for unforeseen personal circumstances for which an employee has to take time off immediately. Has to be an emergency and involve a dependent.

Employment Termination in United Kingdom

Termination process

Termination from the employer valid grounds with any fair reasons. There are five potentially fair reasons for dismissals:

  • Employee's capability or qualifications for performing work of the kind the employee was employed to do;

  • Employee conduct;

  • Employee redundancy;

  • Employee could not continue work in position without contravening statutory duty or restriction; or

  • Other substantial reason justifying dismissal

Notice period

Notice periods vary based on how long the employee has been continuously employed and who gives notice.

If the employer gives notice:
Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, employers must give at least:

  • 1 week’s notice for employment between 1 month and 2 years

  • 1 additional week per full year of service (up to 12 weeks)

These are minimum legal requirements—longer contractual notice periods override them.

If the employee gives notice:
Employees must give the notice stated in their contract. Legally, the minimum is 1 week after one month of service, but longer contractual periods take precedence.

In all cases, notice cannot be shorter than the statutory minimum under Employment Rights Act 1996, Section 86.

Probation periods

There is no legal stipulation for minimum and maximum probation periods. Employers can set probationary periods in the employment contract. It is typical for a probationary period to last no longer than six months, and three months where an employee is moving to a new post internally.

Remote Benefits Plans

At Remote, we provide tailored benefits to ensure that all Remote employees receive comprehensive coverage from top providers. Our plans offer competitive rates designed for larger groups - even if the team is still growing!

Upon onboarding, Remote will enroll team members in their benefits and provide detailed information about their coverage. Remote manages all administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on scaling your global team.

To ensure benefit equality, any benefits offered will apply to all team members in the country, providing consistent coverage and support across the team.

Retirement & Pension

Remote offers a Defined Contribution workplace pension scheme, designed to help employees in the UK save for retirement while benefiting from employer contributions and tax advantages. The plan is based on automatic enrollment for eligible employees, with flexible options for contributions and investment choices.

Contribution Overview:

  • Employee Contribution: A minimum of 5% of gross salary is required to receive the employer’s contribution.

  • Employer Contribution: Employers contribute 4% of gross salary if the employee contributes at least 5%. If the employee contributes less, the employer contribution drops to 0%.

Key Features:

  • Flexible Contributions: Employees can increase their contributions above the 5% minimum, but contributions below 5% will result in no employer contribution.

  • Automatic Enrollment: Employees are automatically enrolled if they meet the eligibility criteria (age 22+, earning over £10,000 annually, and below the state pension age). Opting out is available within the first month of enrollment.

  • Net Pay & Salary Exchange: Two contribution methods are available, offering different tax benefits: Net Pay (after-tax deductions) and Salary Exchange (pre-tax).

Additional Benefits:

  • Investment Options: Employees have a range of funds to choose from, including ethical and diversified options, to align with personal retirement goals.

  • Tax Relief: Contributions benefit from tax relief, effectively lowering taxable income while building retirement savings.

  • Online Portal: Employees can manage their pensions, track investments, and adjust contributions through an easy-to-use online platform.

Contribution Overview:

  • Employee Contribution: A minimum of 5% of gross salary is required to receive the employer’s contribution.

  • Employer Contribution: Employers contribute 4% of gross salary if the employee contributes at least 5%. If the employee contributes less, the employer contribution drops to 0%.

Key Features:

  • Flexible Contributions: Employees can increase their contributions above the 5% minimum, but contributions below 5% will result in no employer contribution.

  • Automatic Enrollment: Employees are automatically enrolled if they meet the eligibility criteria (age 22+, earning over £10,000 annually, and below the state pension age). Opting out is available within the first month of enrollment.

  • Net Pay & Salary Exchange: Two contribution methods are available, offering different tax benefits: Net Pay (after-tax deductions) and Salary Exchange (pre-tax).

Additional Benefits:

  • Investment Options: Employees have a range of funds to choose from, including ethical and diversified options, to align with personal retirement goals.

  • Tax Relief: Contributions benefit from tax relief, effectively lowering taxable income while building retirement savings.

  • Online Portal: Employees can manage their pensions, track investments, and adjust contributions through an easy-to-use online platform.

  • Employee Contribution: The standard employee contribution is 5% of gross salary.

  • Employer Contribution: Remote contributes 4% of gross salary when the employee contributes at least 5%. Contributions below 5% cannot be matched with the employer contribution.

Key Features:

  • Flexible Contributions: Employees can choose to contribute more than the 5% minimum based on their retirement goals.

  • Automatic Enrollment: Employees aged 22+, earning over £10,000 annually, and below state pension age are automatically enrolled. Employees can opt out within the first month if desired.

  • Contribution Methods: Contributions are made via Salary Sacrifice (default), which reduces taxable income and provides NI savings, or the Relief at Source scheme, depending on employee eligibility and preference.

Additional Benefits:

  • Investment Options: A range of funds, including ethical and diversified options, are available to align with employees' retirement strategies

  • Tax Efficiency: Contributions receive tax relief, reducing taxable income while supporting retirement savings growth.

  • Online Access: Employees can manage contributions, track investments, and make adjustments through an easy-to-use online platform.

Business Travel Insurance

Remote’s Global Business Travel Insurance program is crafted to address the unique needs of your team, whether they are embarking on short business trips or traveling extensively throughout the year. With five comprehensive plan options—Basic, Standard, Premium, Premium Plus, and Standard Plus—this program ensures that your team members have the right level of coverage to protect their health, safety, and well-being while traveling for business.

Available in over 90 countries, the program provides extensive global coverage at competitive rates, offering peace of mind no matter where their work takes them. This optional benefit is designed to be flexible, allowing you to offer tailored coverage that meets the diverse needs of your workforce. By providing business travel insurance, you are taking proactive steps to safeguard your team from unforeseen events such as medical emergencies, trip disruptions, or loss of business equipment while they are on the road.

Basic

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000

  • Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip

  • Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000

  • Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip

  • Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Standard

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Excludes Medical & Evacuation

  • Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

  • Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip

  • Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip

  • Loss of Passport: $250 per trip

  • Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip

  • Hijacking: $1,000 per trip

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Excludes Medical & Evacuation

  • Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

  • Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip

  • Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip

  • Loss of Passport: $250 per trip

  • Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip

  • Hijacking: $1,000 per trip

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Standard Plus

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000

  • Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip

  • Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000

  • Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

  • Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip

  • Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip

  • Loss of Passport: $250 per trip

  • Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip

  • Hijacking: $1,000 per trip

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000

  • Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip

  • Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000

  • Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

  • Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip

  • Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip

  • Loss of Passport: $250 per trip

  • Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip

  • Hijacking: $1,000 per trip

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Premium Plus

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000

  • Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip

  • Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000

  • Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

  • Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip

  • Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip

  • Loss of Passport: $250 per trip

  • Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip

  • Hijacking: $1,000 per trip

  • Cancellation & Curtailment: $2,000 per trip; subject to $100 deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000

  • Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip

  • Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000

  • Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

  • Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip

  • Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip

  • Loss of Passport: $250 per trip

  • Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip

  • Hijacking: $1,000 per trip

  • Cancellation & Curtailment: $2,000 per trip; subject to $100 deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Premium

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Excludes Medical & Evacuation

  • Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

  • Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip

  • Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip

  • Loss of Passport: $250 per trip

  • Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip

  • Hijacking: $1,000 per trip

  • Cancellation & Curtailment: $2,000 per trip; subject to $100 deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Excludes Medical & Evacuation

  • Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

  • Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip

  • Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip

  • Loss of Passport: $250 per trip

  • Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip

  • Hijacking: $1,000 per trip

  • Cancellation & Curtailment: $2,000 per trip; subject to $100 deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Health Benefits

Providing health insurance in this country may not be mandatory, but offering robust health benefits can significantly elevate your employees’ healthcare experience—ensuring prompt access to top-tier providers and reducing wait times. Through our Global Health Insurance scheme, offered in partnership with one of the world’s leading insurance providers, Remote now presents four comprehensive plan options: Standard, Premium, Gold, and Platinum. • Standard delivers essential health coverage, ensuring a solid foundation for inpatient and outpatient needs. • Premium builds on this by adding dental and vision benefits for enhanced overall care. • Gold and Platinum tiers introduce significantly higher coverage limits and additional services, ideal for those seeking even more comprehensive protection. We also offer flexible options to cover the employee alone or extend benefits to their spouse/partner and children through our Family Coverage option—tailored to meet the diverse needs of your team. If you would like more insight into fair equity and benefits best practices, you can download our Global Benefits Guide

here

!

International Standard

In-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $1,000,000

  • Hospital Accommodation: Private room

  • Intensive Care: Full coverage

  • Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full coverage

  • Surgical Fees (including anesthesia and charges): Full coverage

  • Physician and Therapist Fees: Full coverage

  • Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Organ Transplant: Full coverage

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full coverage

  • Parent Accommodation (for children under 18): Full coverage

  • Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Day-Care Treatment: Full coverage

  • Kidney Dialysis: Full coverage

  • Out-Patient Surgery: Full coverage

  • Nursing at Home or Convalescent Home: Up to $3,375

  • Rehabilitation Treatment: Up to $3,375

  • Local Ambulance: Full coverage

  • Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: Up to $50,000

  • Medical Evacuation: Full coverage

  • Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: Up to $2,700

  • Travel Costs for Family Members (Evacuation): Up to $2,700

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: Up to $13,500

  • Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): Up to $4,050

  • CT and MRI Scans: Full coverage

  • PET and CT-PET Scans: Full coverage

  • Oncology: Full coverage

  • Purchase of Wig/Prosthetic Bra: Up to $270

  • Routine Maternity: Up to $6,000

  • Complications of Pregnancy/Childbirth: Up to $13,500

  • In-Patient Cash Benefit: $205 per night (max 25 nights)

  • Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full coverage

  • Palliative Care: Full coverage

  • Long Term Care: Full coverage (max 90 days)

  • HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full coverage

Out-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $3,500

  • Maximum Plan Benefit: $3,500

  • Deductible: $135

  • Medical Practitioner Fees & Prescription Drugs: Up to $1,350

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Video Consultation Services: Full coverage

  • Specialist Fees: Full coverage

  • Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Podiatry: Full coverage

  • Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to $600

  • Non-Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to 10 visits

  • Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: Up to $1,520

  • Vaccinations: Up to $300

  • Infertility Treatment: Up to $16,000

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Max 10 visits

  • Prescribed Medical Aids: Up to $675

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Not covered

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full coverage

  • Cancer Screening (see details below): Up to $300

  • Annual pap smear

  • Mammogram (every two years for women aged 45+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Annual prostate screening (yearly for men aged 50+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Colonoscopy (every five years for members aged 50+, or 40+ where a family history exists)

  • Annual faecal occult blood test

  • BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test (where a direct family history exists)

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: Includes screenings for early detection of illness or disease (see details below): Up to $300

  • Physical examination

  • Blood tests (full blood count, biochemistry, lipid profile, thyroid function test, liver function test, kidney function test)

  • Cardiovascular examination (physical examination, electrocardiogram, blood pressure)

  • Neurological examination (physical examination)

  • Bone densitometry (every five years for women aged 50+)

  • Well child test (for children up to the age of six years)

The Standard tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.

Dental Benefits

Not covered

Vision Benefits

Not covered

Co-pay and Deductible

  • Co-pay: None

  • Outpatient Deductible: $135

Family Coverage

You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/parter and children.

In-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $1,000,000

  • Hospital Accommodation: Private room

  • Intensive Care: Full coverage

  • Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full coverage

  • Surgical Fees (including anesthesia and charges): Full coverage

  • Physician and Therapist Fees: Full coverage

  • Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Organ Transplant: Full coverage

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full coverage

  • Parent Accommodation (for children under 18): Full coverage

  • Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Day-Care Treatment: Full coverage

  • Kidney Dialysis: Full coverage

  • Out-Patient Surgery: Full coverage

  • Nursing at Home or Convalescent Home: Up to $3,375

  • Rehabilitation Treatment: Up to $3,375

  • Local Ambulance: Full coverage

  • Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: Up to $50,000

  • Medical Evacuation: Full coverage

  • Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: Up to $2,700

  • Travel Costs for Family Members (Evacuation): Up to $2,700

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: Up to $13,500

  • Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): Up to $4,050

  • CT and MRI Scans: Full coverage

  • PET and CT-PET Scans: Full coverage

  • Oncology: Full coverage

  • Purchase of Wig/Prosthetic Bra: Up to $270

  • Routine Maternity: Up to $6,000

  • Complications of Pregnancy/Childbirth: Up to $13,500

  • In-Patient Cash Benefit: $205 per night (max 25 nights)

  • Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full coverage

  • Palliative Care: Full coverage

  • Long Term Care: Full coverage (max 90 days)

  • HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full coverage

Out-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $3,500

  • Maximum Plan Benefit: $3,500

  • Deductible: $135

  • Medical Practitioner Fees & Prescription Drugs: Up to $1,350

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Video Consultation Services: Full coverage

  • Specialist Fees: Full coverage

  • Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Podiatry: Full coverage

  • Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to $600

  • Non-Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to 10 visits

  • Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: Up to $1,520

  • Vaccinations: Up to $300

  • Infertility Treatment: Up to $16,000

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Max 10 visits

  • Prescribed Medical Aids: Up to $675

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Not covered

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full coverage

  • Cancer Screening (see details below): Up to $300

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: Includes screenings for early detection of illness or disease (see details below): Up to $300

The Standard tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.

Dental Benefits

Not covered

Vision Benefits

Not covered

Co-pay and Deductible

  • Co-pay: None

  • Outpatient Deductible: $135

Family Coverage

You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/parter and children.

  • Annual pap smear

  • Mammogram (every two years for women aged 45+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Annual prostate screening (yearly for men aged 50+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Colonoscopy (every five years for members aged 50+, or 40+ where a family history exists)

  • Annual faecal occult blood test

  • BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test (where a direct family history exists)

  • Physical examination

  • Blood tests (full blood count, biochemistry, lipid profile, thyroid function test, liver function test, kidney function test)

  • Cardiovascular examination (physical examination, electrocardiogram, blood pressure)

  • Neurological examination (physical examination)

  • Bone densitometry (every five years for women aged 50+)

  • Well child test (for children up to the age of six years)

International Premium

In-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $1,000,000

  • Hospital Accommodation: Private room

  • Intensive Care: Full coverage

  • Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full coverage

  • Surgical Fees (including anesthesia and charges): Full coverage

  • Physician and Therapist Fees: Full coverage

  • Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Organ Transplant: Full coverage

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full coverage

  • Parent Accommodation (for children under 18): Full coverage

  • Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Day-Care Treatment: Full coverage

  • Kidney Dialysis: Full coverage

  • Out-Patient Surgery: Full coverage

  • Nursing at Home or Convalescent Home: Up to $3,375

  • Rehabilitation Treatment: Up to $3,375

  • Local Ambulance: Full coverage

  • Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: Up to $50,000

  • Medical Evacuation: Full coverage

  • Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: Up to $2,700

  • Travel Costs for Family Members (Evacuation): Up to $2,700

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: Up to $13,500

  • Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): Up to $4,050

  • CT and MRI Scans: Full coverage

  • PET and CT-PET Scans: Full coverage

  • Oncology: Full coverage

  • Purchase of Wig/Prosthetic Bra: Up to $270

  • Routine Maternity: Up to $6,000

  • Complications of Pregnancy/Childbirth: Up to $13,500

  • In-Patient Cash Benefit: $205 per night (max 25 nights)

  • Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full coverage

  • Palliative Care: Full coverage

  • Long Term Care: Full coverage (max 90 days)

  • HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full coverage

  • Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Up to $5,000

  • Gender Dysphoria Services: Up to $25,000 per lifetime

Out-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $5,060

  • Maximum Plan Benefit: $5,060

  • Deductible: None

  • Medical Practitioner Fees: Up to $1,350

  • Prescription Drugs: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Video Consultation Services: Full coverage

  • Specialist Fees: Full coverage

  • Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Podiatry: Full coverage

  • Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to $600

  • Non-Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to 10 visits

  • Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: Up to $1,520

  • Vaccinations: Up to $500

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: See details below

  • Infertility Treatment: Up to $16,000

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Max 10 visits

  • Prescribed Medical Aids: Up to $675

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $250

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full coverage

  • Cancer Screening (see details below): Up to $500

  • Annual pap smear

  • Mammogram (every two years for women aged 45+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Annual prostate screening (yearly for men aged 50+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Colonoscopy (every five years for members aged 50+, or 40+ where a family history exists)

  • Annual faecal occult blood test

  • BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test (where a direct family history exists)

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: Includes screenings for early detection of illness or disease (see details below): Up to $500

  • Physical examination

  • Blood tests (full blood count, biochemistry, lipid profile, thyroid function test, liver function test, kidney function test)

  • Cardiovascular examination (physical examination, electrocardiogram, blood pressure)

  • Neurological examination (physical examination)

  • Bone densitometry (every five years for women aged 50+)

  • Well child test (for children up to the age of six years)

The Premium tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.

Dental Benefits

Coverage Limit: $1,000

  • Preventative Dental Treatment: 100% refund

  • Routine Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Major Restorative Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Periodontics: Full coverage

Vision Benefits

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $250, including eye examination

Co-pay and Deductible

  • Co-pay: None

  • Deductible: None

Family Coverage

You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/partner and children.

In-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $1,000,000

  • Hospital Accommodation: Private room

  • Intensive Care: Full coverage

  • Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full coverage

  • Surgical Fees (including anesthesia and charges): Full coverage

  • Physician and Therapist Fees: Full coverage

  • Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Organ Transplant: Full coverage

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full coverage

  • Parent Accommodation (for children under 18): Full coverage

  • Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Day-Care Treatment: Full coverage

  • Kidney Dialysis: Full coverage

  • Out-Patient Surgery: Full coverage

  • Nursing at Home or Convalescent Home: Up to $3,375

  • Rehabilitation Treatment: Up to $3,375

  • Local Ambulance: Full coverage

  • Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: Up to $50,000

  • Medical Evacuation: Full coverage

  • Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: Up to $2,700

  • Travel Costs for Family Members (Evacuation): Up to $2,700

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: Up to $13,500

  • Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): Up to $4,050

  • CT and MRI Scans: Full coverage

  • PET and CT-PET Scans: Full coverage

  • Oncology: Full coverage

  • Purchase of Wig/Prosthetic Bra: Up to $270

  • Routine Maternity: Up to $6,000

  • Complications of Pregnancy/Childbirth: Up to $13,500

  • In-Patient Cash Benefit: $205 per night (max 25 nights)

  • Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full coverage

  • Palliative Care: Full coverage

  • Long Term Care: Full coverage (max 90 days)

  • HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full coverage

  • Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Up to $5,000

  • Gender Dysphoria Services: Up to $25,000 per lifetime

Out-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $5,060

  • Maximum Plan Benefit: $5,060

  • Deductible: None

  • Medical Practitioner Fees: Up to $1,350

  • Prescription Drugs: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Video Consultation Services: Full coverage

  • Specialist Fees: Full coverage

  • Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Podiatry: Full coverage

  • Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to $600

  • Non-Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to 10 visits

  • Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: Up to $1,520

  • Vaccinations: Up to $500

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: See details below

  • Infertility Treatment: Up to $16,000

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Max 10 visits

  • Prescribed Medical Aids: Up to $675

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $250

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full coverage

  • Cancer Screening (see details below): Up to $500

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: Includes screenings for early detection of illness or disease (see details below): Up to $500

The Premium tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.

Dental Benefits

Coverage Limit: $1,000

  • Preventative Dental Treatment: 100% refund

  • Routine Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Major Restorative Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Periodontics: Full coverage

Vision Benefits

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $250, including eye examination

Co-pay and Deductible

  • Co-pay: None

  • Deductible: None

Family Coverage

You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/partner and children.

  • Annual pap smear

  • Mammogram (every two years for women aged 45+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Annual prostate screening (yearly for men aged 50+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Colonoscopy (every five years for members aged 50+, or 40+ where a family history exists)

  • Annual faecal occult blood test

  • BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test (where a direct family history exists)

  • Physical examination

  • Blood tests (full blood count, biochemistry, lipid profile, thyroid function test, liver function test, kidney function test)

  • Cardiovascular examination (physical examination, electrocardiogram, blood pressure)

  • Neurological examination (physical examination)

  • Bone densitometry (every five years for women aged 50+)

  • Well child test (for children up to the age of six years)

International Gold

Available starting May 1st, 2025

In-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $2,500,000

  • Hospital Accommodation: Private room

  • Intensive Care: Full coverage

  • Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full coverage

  • Surgical Fees (including anesthesia and charges): Full coverage

  • Physician and Therapist Fees: Full coverage

  • Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Organ Transplant: Full coverage

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full coverage

  • Parent Accommodation (for children under 18): Full coverage

  • Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Day-Care Treatment: Full coverage

  • Kidney Dialysis: Full coverage

  • Out-Patient Surgery: Full coverage

  • Nursing at Home or Convalescent Home: Up to $3,375

  • Rehabilitation Treatment: Up to $3,375

  • Local Ambulance: Full coverage

  • Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: Up to $50,000

  • Medical Evacuation: Full coverage

  • Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: Up to $2,700

  • Travel Costs for Family Members (Evacuation): Up to $2,700

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: Up to $13,500

  • Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): Up to $4,050

  • CT and MRI Scans: Full coverage

  • PET and CT-PET Scans: Full coverage

  • Oncology: Full coverage

  • Purchase of Wig/Prosthetic Bra: Up to $270

  • Routine Maternity: Up to $6,000

  • Complications of Pregnancy/Childbirth: Up to $13,500

  • In-Patient Cash Benefit: $205 per night (max 25 nights)

  • Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full coverage

  • Palliative Care: Full coverage

  • Long Term Care: Full coverage (max 90 days)

  • HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full coverage

  • Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Up to $15,000

  • Gender Dysphoria Services: Up to $50,000 per lifetime

Out-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $6,000

  • Maximum Plan Benefit: $6,000

  • Deductible: None

  • Medical Practitioner Fees: Up to $1,350

  • Prescription Drugs: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Video Consultation Services: Full coverage

  • Specialist Fees: Full coverage

  • Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Podiatry: Full coverage

  • Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to $1,275

  • Non-Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to 10 visits

  • Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: Up to $1,520

  • Vaccinations: Up to $300

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: See details below

  • Infertility Treatment: Up to $16,000

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Max 20 visits

  • Prescribed Medical Aids: Up to $675

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $250

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full coverage

  • Cancer Screening (see details below): Up to $300

  • Annual pap smear

  • Mammogram (every two years for women aged 45+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Annual prostate screening (yearly for men aged 50+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Colonoscopy (every five years for members aged 50+, or 40+ where a family history exists)

  • Annual faecal occult blood test

  • BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test (where a direct family history exists)

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: Includes screenings for early detection of illness or disease (see details below): Up to $300

  • Physical examination

  • Blood tests (full blood count, biochemistry, lipid profile, thyroid function test, liver function test, kidney function test)

  • Cardiovascular examination (physical examination, electrocardiogram, blood pressure)

  • Neurological examination (physical examination)

  • Bone densitometry (every five years for women aged 50+)

  • Well child test (for children up to the age of six years)

The Gold tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.

Dental Benefits

Coverage Limit: $1,000

  • Preventative Dental Treatment: 100% refund

  • Routine Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Major Restorative Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Periodontics: Full coverage

Vision Benefits

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $250, including eye examination

Co-pay and Deductible

  • Co-pay: None

  • Deductible: None

Family Coverage

You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/partner and children.

In-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $2,500,000

  • Hospital Accommodation: Private room

  • Intensive Care: Full coverage

  • Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full coverage

  • Surgical Fees (including anesthesia and charges): Full coverage

  • Physician and Therapist Fees: Full coverage

  • Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Organ Transplant: Full coverage

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full coverage

  • Parent Accommodation (for children under 18): Full coverage

  • Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Day-Care Treatment: Full coverage

  • Kidney Dialysis: Full coverage

  • Out-Patient Surgery: Full coverage

  • Nursing at Home or Convalescent Home: Up to $3,375

  • Rehabilitation Treatment: Up to $3,375

  • Local Ambulance: Full coverage

  • Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: Up to $50,000

  • Medical Evacuation: Full coverage

  • Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: Up to $2,700

  • Travel Costs for Family Members (Evacuation): Up to $2,700

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: Up to $13,500

  • Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): Up to $4,050

  • CT and MRI Scans: Full coverage

  • PET and CT-PET Scans: Full coverage

  • Oncology: Full coverage

  • Purchase of Wig/Prosthetic Bra: Up to $270

  • Routine Maternity: Up to $6,000

  • Complications of Pregnancy/Childbirth: Up to $13,500

  • In-Patient Cash Benefit: $205 per night (max 25 nights)

  • Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full coverage

  • Palliative Care: Full coverage

  • Long Term Care: Full coverage (max 90 days)

  • HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full coverage

  • Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Up to $15,000

  • Gender Dysphoria Services: Up to $50,000 per lifetime

Out-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $6,000

  • Maximum Plan Benefit: $6,000

  • Deductible: None

  • Medical Practitioner Fees: Up to $1,350

  • Prescription Drugs: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Video Consultation Services: Full coverage

  • Specialist Fees: Full coverage

  • Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Podiatry: Full coverage

  • Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to $1,275

  • Non-Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to 10 visits

  • Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: Up to $1,520

  • Vaccinations: Up to $300

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: See details below

  • Infertility Treatment: Up to $16,000

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Max 20 visits

  • Prescribed Medical Aids: Up to $675

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $250

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full coverage

  • Cancer Screening (see details below): Up to $300

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: Includes screenings for early detection of illness or disease (see details below): Up to $300

The Gold tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.

Dental Benefits

Coverage Limit: $1,000

  • Preventative Dental Treatment: 100% refund

  • Routine Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Major Restorative Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Periodontics: Full coverage

Vision Benefits

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $250, including eye examination

Co-pay and Deductible

  • Co-pay: None

  • Deductible: None

Family Coverage

You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/partner and children.

  • Annual pap smear

  • Mammogram (every two years for women aged 45+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Annual prostate screening (yearly for men aged 50+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Colonoscopy (every five years for members aged 50+, or 40+ where a family history exists)

  • Annual faecal occult blood test

  • BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test (where a direct family history exists)

  • Physical examination

  • Blood tests (full blood count, biochemistry, lipid profile, thyroid function test, liver function test, kidney function test)

  • Cardiovascular examination (physical examination, electrocardiogram, blood pressure)

  • Neurological examination (physical examination)

  • Bone densitometry (every five years for women aged 50+)

  • Well child test (for children up to the age of six years)

International Platinum

Available starting May 1st, 2025 In-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $5,000,000

  • Hospital Accommodation: Private room

  • Intensive Care: Full coverage

  • Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full coverage

  • Surgical Fees (including anesthesia and charges): Full coverage

  • Physician and Therapist Fees: Full coverage

  • Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Organ Transplant: Full coverage

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full coverage

  • Parent Accommodation (for children under 18): Full coverage

  • Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Day-Care Treatment: Full coverage

  • Kidney Dialysis: Full coverage

  • Out-Patient Surgery: Full coverage

  • Nursing at Home or Convalescent Home: Up to $3,375

  • Rehabilitation Treatment: Up to $3,375

  • Local Ambulance: Full coverage

  • Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: Up to $50,000

  • Medical Evacuation: Full coverage

  • Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: Up to $2,700

  • Travel Costs for Family Members (Evacuation): Up to $2,700

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: Up to $13,500

  • Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): Up to $4,050

  • CT and MRI Scans: Full coverage

  • PET and CT-PET Scans: Full coverage

  • Oncology: Full coverage

  • Purchase of Wig/Prosthetic Bra: Up to $270

  • Routine Maternity: Up to $10,000

  • Complications of Pregnancy/Childbirth: Up to $50,000

  • In-Patient Cash Benefit: $205 per night (max 25 nights)

  • Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full coverage

  • Palliative Care: Full coverage

  • Long Term Care: Full coverage (max 90 days)

  • HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full coverage

  • Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Up to $15,000

  • Gender Dysphoria Services: Up to $50,000 per lifetime

Out-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $15,000

  • Maximum Plan Benefit: $15,000

  • Deductible: None

  • Medical Practitioner Fees: Full coverege

  • Prescription Drugs: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Video Consultation Services: Full coverage

  • Specialist Fees: Full coverage

  • Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Podiatry: Full coverage

  • Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to $2,500

  • Non-Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to 20 visits

  • Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: Up to $1,520

  • Vaccinations: Up to $500

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: See details below

  • Infertility Treatment: Up to $16,000

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Max 30 visits

  • Prescribed Medical Aids: Up to $675

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $500

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full coverage

  • Cancer Screening (see details below): Up to $500

  • Annual pap smear

  • Mammogram (every two years for women aged 45+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Annual prostate screening (yearly for men aged 50+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Colonoscopy (every five years for members aged 50+, or 40+ where a family history exists)

  • Annual faecal occult blood test

  • BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test (where a direct family history exists)

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: Includes screenings for early detection of illness or disease (see details below): Up to $500

  • Physical examination

  • Blood tests (full blood count, biochemistry, lipid profile, thyroid function test, liver function test, kidney function test)

  • Cardiovascular examination (physical examination, electrocardiogram, blood pressure)

  • Neurological examination (physical examination)

  • Bone densitometry (every five years for women aged 50+)

  • Well child test (for children up to the age of six years)

The Platinum tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.

Dental Benefits

Coverage Limit: $2,500

  • Preventative Dental Treatment: 100% refund

  • Routine Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Major Restorative Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Periodontics: Full coverage

Vision Benefits

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $500, including eye examination

Co-pay and Deductible

  • Co-pay: None

  • Deductible: None

Family Coverage

You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/partner and children.

In-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $5,000,000

  • Hospital Accommodation: Private room

  • Intensive Care: Full coverage

  • Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full coverage

  • Surgical Fees (including anesthesia and charges): Full coverage

  • Physician and Therapist Fees: Full coverage

  • Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Organ Transplant: Full coverage

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full coverage

  • Parent Accommodation (for children under 18): Full coverage

  • Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Day-Care Treatment: Full coverage

  • Kidney Dialysis: Full coverage

  • Out-Patient Surgery: Full coverage

  • Nursing at Home or Convalescent Home: Up to $3,375

  • Rehabilitation Treatment: Up to $3,375

  • Local Ambulance: Full coverage

  • Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: Up to $50,000

  • Medical Evacuation: Full coverage

  • Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: Up to $2,700

  • Travel Costs for Family Members (Evacuation): Up to $2,700

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: Up to $13,500

  • Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): Up to $4,050

  • CT and MRI Scans: Full coverage

  • PET and CT-PET Scans: Full coverage

  • Oncology: Full coverage

  • Purchase of Wig/Prosthetic Bra: Up to $270

  • Routine Maternity: Up to $10,000

  • Complications of Pregnancy/Childbirth: Up to $50,000

  • In-Patient Cash Benefit: $205 per night (max 25 nights)

  • Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full coverage

  • Palliative Care: Full coverage

  • Long Term Care: Full coverage (max 90 days)

  • HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full coverage

  • Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Up to $15,000

  • Gender Dysphoria Services: Up to $50,000 per lifetime

Out-Patient Benefits

Coverage Limit: $15,000

  • Maximum Plan Benefit: $15,000

  • Deductible: None

  • Medical Practitioner Fees: Full coverege

  • Prescription Drugs: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Video Consultation Services: Full coverage

  • Specialist Fees: Full coverage

  • Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Podiatry: Full coverage

  • Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to $2,500

  • Non-Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to 20 visits

  • Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: Up to $1,520

  • Vaccinations: Up to $500

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: See details below

  • Infertility Treatment: Up to $16,000

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Max 30 visits

  • Prescribed Medical Aids: Up to $675

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $500

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full coverage

  • Cancer Screening (see details below): Up to $500

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: Includes screenings for early detection of illness or disease (see details below): Up to $500

The Platinum tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.

Dental Benefits

Coverage Limit: $2,500

  • Preventative Dental Treatment: 100% refund

  • Routine Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Major Restorative Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Periodontics: Full coverage

Vision Benefits

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $500, including eye examination

Co-pay and Deductible

  • Co-pay: None

  • Deductible: None

Family Coverage

You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/partner and children.

  • Annual pap smear

  • Mammogram (every two years for women aged 45+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Annual prostate screening (yearly for men aged 50+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Colonoscopy (every five years for members aged 50+, or 40+ where a family history exists)

  • Annual faecal occult blood test

  • BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test (where a direct family history exists)

  • Physical examination

  • Blood tests (full blood count, biochemistry, lipid profile, thyroid function test, liver function test, kidney function test)

  • Cardiovascular examination (physical examination, electrocardiogram, blood pressure)

  • Neurological examination (physical examination)

  • Bone densitometry (every five years for women aged 50+)

  • Well child test (for children up to the age of six years)

Life Insurance

Offering life insurance is not mandatory in this country, but providing these additional benefits can significantly enhance the financial security and peace of mind for employees. The Global Life Insurance offering provides flexible coverage levels ranging from $50,000 to $600,000, tailored to meet the diverse needs and budgets of the company and its employees. This benefit includes two options: The Basic Offering provides Life Insurance coverage. In the unfortunate event of an employee’s demise, their beneficiary will receive a payout equivalent to up to 6 times the employee’s annual salary. However, this compensation is capped at a maximum of the selected cover limit. This means that the payout will not exceed the cover limit applicable, regardless of the employee’s salary. The Comprehensive Offering at Remote combines Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Permanent Disability (PD) coverage. In cases of accidental death, dismemberment, or a permanent disability, the compensation is equivalent to up to 5 times the employee’s annual salary, subject to a predetermined limit. This compensation is capped at a maximum cover limit provided by Remote. The payout will not exceed the applicable cover limit, regardless of the employee’s salary. It is essential to be aware that in certain countries, insurance premium taxes may be applicable. This means taxes may be due to the company for the monthly premiums paid towards the life insurance coverage for employees. Additionally, life insurance benefits may be categorized as ‘Benefits in Kind’ (BIK). This categorization means that the monthly premiums paid for the life insurance coverage might be counted as part of the employee’s taxable income according to the local tax laws. When life insurance benefits are offered, they must be provided equally to all employees in the respective country.

Basic

Life Insurance

Cover Level: Options ranging from $50,000 to $600,000

  • Provides financial protection and security for beneficiaries after the death of an insured team member.

  • In the unfortunate event of a team member’s demise, beneficiary compensation cannot exceed 6 times the team member’s annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower).

  • Example: See help article for details

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D):

Not covered

Permanent Disability

Not covered

Life Insurance

Cover Level: Options ranging from $50,000 to $600,000

  • Provides financial protection and security for beneficiaries after the death of an insured team member.

  • In the unfortunate event of a team member’s demise, beneficiary compensation cannot exceed 6 times the team member’s annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower).

  • Example: See help article for details

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D):

Not covered

Permanent Disability

Not covered

Comprehensive

Life Insurance

Cover Level: Options ranging from $50,000 to $600,000

  • Provides financial protection and security for beneficiaries after the death of an insured team member.

  • In the unfortunate event of a team member’s demise, beneficiary compensation cannot exceed 6 times the team member’s annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower).

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D):

  • Offers financial protection to beneficiaries in the unfortunate events of an insured team member's accidental death or dismemberment.

  • Compensation cannot exceed 5 times the team member's annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower). The exact payout varies depending on the type of injury sustained, as specified in the Accidental Dismemberment Table.

Permanent Disability

  • Designed to offer financial support to insured team members who suffer from either permanent and total or permanent and partial disabilities as a result of an accident or illness.

  • Compensation cannot exceed 5 times the team member's annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower). The insurance provider assesses the extent of the permanent disability to determine the final compensation:

  • Disabilities below 33.33%: No compensation

  • Disabilities between 33.33% and 66.67%: Compensation calculated as a percentage of the capped amount

  • Permanent disabilities exceeding 66.67%: Full capped compensation amount

For detailed examples of how the compensation is calculated for Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Permanent Disability, refer to the help article for details

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Life Insurance

Cover Level: Options ranging from $50,000 to $600,000

  • Provides financial protection and security for beneficiaries after the death of an insured team member.

  • In the unfortunate event of a team member’s demise, beneficiary compensation cannot exceed 6 times the team member’s annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower).

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D):

  • Offers financial protection to beneficiaries in the unfortunate events of an insured team member's accidental death or dismemberment.

  • Compensation cannot exceed 5 times the team member's annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower). The exact payout varies depending on the type of injury sustained, as specified in the Accidental Dismemberment Table.

Permanent Disability

  • Designed to offer financial support to insured team members who suffer from either permanent and total or permanent and partial disabilities as a result of an accident or illness.

  • Compensation cannot exceed 5 times the team member's annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower). The insurance provider assesses the extent of the permanent disability to determine the final compensation:

For detailed examples of how the compensation is calculated for Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Permanent Disability, refer to the help article for details

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

  • Disabilities below 33.33%: No compensation

  • Disabilities between 33.33% and 66.67%: Compensation calculated as a percentage of the capped amount

  • Permanent disabilities exceeding 66.67%: Full capped compensation amount

Mental Health

Offering mental health benefits is not mandatory in this country, but providing the benefit can significantly enhance the emotional well-being and overall productivity of employees. Remote offers a comprehensive employee mental wellbeing platform in partnership with one of the top-rated employee mental wellbeing providers. This platform is available on desktop and mobile apps and includes 1-to-1 therapy with a curated pool of top-quality therapists in over 35 languages. The advanced matching service finds each employee the right therapist within 48 hours, boasting a 98% success rate. Employees receive a personal wellbeing profile with tailored recommendations and information to track progress. The platform also offers a curated self-guided content library with audio mindfulness and meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers. Additionally, there are 24/7 mental health helplines for immediate support when an employee is struggling. Mental health program benefits may be offered to the employees from among 5 different plans. Offering mental health benefits is optional, but it can greatly enhance employee well-being and productivity. It is essential to be aware that in certain countries, mental health benefits may be categorized as ‘Benefits in Kind’ (BIK). This categorization means that the monthly premiums paid for the benefit might be counted as part of the employee’s taxable income according to the local tax laws. When mental health benefits are offered, they must be provided equally to all employees in the respective country.

Basic

Platform Access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:

  • Personalized wellbeing assessment

  • Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learnings and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and Coaching Sessions

  • Not included in the Basic plan

  • Team members can pay for therapy sessions themselves, if needed.

Platform Access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:

  • Personalized wellbeing assessment

  • Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learnings and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and Coaching Sessions

  • Not included in the Basic plan

  • Team members can pay for therapy sessions themselves, if needed.

Standard

Platform Access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:

  • Personalized wellbeing assessment

  • Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learnings and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and Coaching Sessions

  • Includes one pre-paid Therapy/Coaching session per policy year

  • Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.

Platform Access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:

  • Personalized wellbeing assessment

  • Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learnings and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and Coaching Sessions

  • Includes one pre-paid Therapy/Coaching session per policy year

  • Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.

Plus

Platform Access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:

  • Personalized wellbeing assessment

  • Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learnings and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and Coaching Sessions

  • Includes three pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year

  • Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.

Platform Access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:

  • Personalized wellbeing assessment

  • Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learnings and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and Coaching Sessions

  • Includes three pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year

  • Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.

Premium

Platform Access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:

  • Personalized wellbeing assessment

  • Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learnings and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and Coaching Sessions

  • Includes six pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year

  • Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.

Platform Access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:

  • Personalized wellbeing assessment

  • Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learnings and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and Coaching Sessions

  • Includes six pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year

  • Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.

Platinum

Platform Access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:

  • Personalized wellbeing assessment

  • Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learnings and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and Coaching Sessions

  • Includes twelve pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year

  • Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.

Platform Access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:

  • Personalized wellbeing assessment

  • Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learnings and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and Coaching Sessions

  • Includes twelve pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year

  • Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.

Wellness

Wellness Benefit

Clients can choose to offer the Wellness & Lifestyle Benefit and select from multiple contribution levels, providing their team members a monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. The offered services include:

  • Physical and mental health support such as gym memberships, fitness classes, therapy, mindfulness apps, and guided meditation.

  • Lifestyle services like streaming subscriptions (Spotify, Netflix), groceries, and other services that support work-life balance and personal well-being.

  • Personalized recommendations to help employees select benefits most relevant to their needs.

  • Platform support for employees needing immediate assistance or guidance on wellness-related concerns.

The available contributions are:

  • $25 USD

  • $50 USD

  • $100 USD

  • $150 USD

  • $200 USD

  • $250 USD

  • $300 USD

Payroll services in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom (UK) has a well-regulated payroll system with key industries in finance, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. Employers in the UK must comply with national labor laws, tax regulations, and social security contributions to ensure proper payroll management. Understanding these regulations is essential for smooth payroll operations and legal compliance.

Payroll breakdown in the United Kingdom

Employers in the UK must adhere to national payroll regulations concerning wages, taxes, and social contributions. Below is an overview of key payroll components:

Minimum wage and working hours

  • Minimum wage: The UK has a National Minimum Wage (NMW) and a National Living Wage (NLW) based on age groups. As of April 2024, the NLW for workers aged 21 and over is £11.44 per hour.

  • Payroll frequency: Salaries are typically paid monthly, though some employers use weekly or biweekly schedules.

  • Standard working hours: The normal workweek in the UK is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours per week, unless the employee opts out.

  • Overtime: There is no statutory overtime rate, but employers must pay at least the minimum wage for extra hours worked.

Taxation and social security contributions

  • Personal income tax: The UK has a progressive income tax system, with rates for the 2024/25 tax year as follows:

  • Employer contributions:

  • Employee contributions:

  • Corporate tax: The corporate income tax rate in the UK is 25% for companies with profits over £250,000 and 19% for smaller businesses.

  • Tax reporting: Employers must file payroll taxes and social security contributions with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) via the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

Payroll compliance in the United Kingdom

  • Employment contracts: UK law requires written employment contracts outlining salary, working hours, and benefits.

  • Payroll deductions: Employers must ensure proper deductions for income tax, National Insurance, pensions, and other benefits.

  • Holiday entitlement: Full-time employees are entitled to at least 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid leave per year, including public holidays.

  • Employers must stay updated on changes to UK labor laws, tax rates, and pension requirements to avoid penalties.

Run payroll in the United Kingdom with Remote

Managing payroll in the UK requires careful attention to tax laws, employment regulations, and social security contributions. Employers must stay informed about tax rates, wage laws, and reporting deadlines to ensure smooth payroll processing and avoid penalties.

The good news is, you can pay anyone, anywhere — from your team in the office to your team abroad, all with Remote Payroll. To see just how easy global payroll can be with Remote, book a demo today.

Contractor management in the United Kingdom

Hiring contractors in the United Kingdom can be a strategic and cost-effective way for businesses to complete projects without the obligations of hiring full-time employees. Whether you are engaging independent contractors for specialized services or bringing in subcontractors for labor-intensive tasks, understanding the United Kingdom’s laws and regulations is essential.

Staying compliant with Remote’s contractor management

Remote helps businesses stay compliant when hiring contractors globally with these key features:

  • Global compliance support: Ensures adherence to labor laws in 200+ countries with localized contracts and proper documentation.

  • Misclassification protection: Includes built-in compliance checks and seamless contractor-to-employee conversion.

  • Centralized documentation: Maintains essential records for audits and automates tax filings.

  • Legal expertise: Provides guidance on complex local labor laws, simplifying international hiring.

Remote’s streamlined approach minimizes compliance risks and simplifies contractor management for businesses.

Seamless contractor payments with Remote

Remote simplifies contractor payments with:

  • Automated processing: One-click approvals, bulk payments, recurring invoices, and real-time tracking.

  • Global coverage: Payments in 200+ countries, multiple payment methods, and currency flexibility.

  • Cost and compliance: Fair price guarantee (pay only for active contractors), built-in compliance with regional regulations, and localized contracts.

Learn more about how Remote simplifies contractor management in the United Kingdom — get started for free today.

Employer of record in the United Kingdom

Our employer of record (EOR) service enables you to hire, manage, and pay top talent in the UK with speed and simplicity.

What is an EOR — and how does it work?

Remote’s EOR allows your company to legally hire employees in the UK without having to set up a local legal entity. On paper, Remote is the official employer, and we handle compliance, payroll, benefits (including equity), and other HR processes — but you maintain full control over the hire’s day-to-day management and work responsibilities. Learn more.

Who should consider using an EOR in the UK?

An EOR may be ideal if your company:

  • Needs to hire employees in the UK but doesn’t want to establish a legal entity

  • Is testing local markets before committing to a full business expansion

  • Wants to ensure full compliance with local employment laws and tax requirements

  • Needs a fast, cost-effective way to onboard employees in the UK

  • Needs a temporary hiring solution before establishing a legal entity

Why use Remote’s EOR in the UK?

If your company wants to hire talent in the UK but doesn't have a legal entity there, our EOR provides a fully compliant and efficient solution. The UK has strict employment and payroll tax laws, and our EOR service ensures you meet these legal obligations while enabling you to grow quickly.

Key benefits of hiring through our EOR in the UK include:

  • Faster market entry. You can hire talent quickly, without having to wait months to establish a local entity.

  • Full compliance with local employment laws. Avoid the legal risks associated with non-compliance and misclassification.

  • Simplified payroll management. We automate payroll tax calculations and ensure you are fully compliant with all withholding obligations, even when laws change.

  • Lower costs. Setting up a legal entity in the UK can be costly and time-consuming. An EOR eliminates the need for entity registration, reducing overhead expenses.

  • Fewer resources required. With HR, payroll, and compliance managed by the EOR, your company can concentrate on scaling operations and assigning your resources elsewhere.

It’s also crucial to note that, at Remote, we own our own legal entity in the UK. As a result, we don’t need to rely on third parties, which can incur delays and extra costs, and result in a negative employee experience. All our EOR services — including the dedicated support of our local specialists — are provided in-house.

To learn more — and to see our EOR platform in action — book a demo with one of our friendly experts today.

Stock options for employees in the UK

Equity incentives are an invaluable way to attract, motivate, and retain top talent for your business. But when you cross hiring borders, they can become deeply complex.

Remote enables you to easily offer non-qualified stock options (NSOs) to your team members in the UK. There are no compliance headaches or administrative hassles — just simplicity and clarity for you and your people at every step.

What are NSOs?

NSOs are a type of equity incentive. They give your team members the right to buy a set number of shares in your company at a fixed price, known as the exercise price.

This typically happens after a vesting period, which is often based on the length of time your team member stays at your company. As a result, they are a great way to foster long-term commitment, and align people with your company’s strategic goals.

Who can receive NSOs in the UK?

Direct employees

EOR employees

Contractors

Can receive NSOs?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Difficulty score

Hard

Hard

Easy

It’s important to note that granting stock options to contractors can also potentially increase your misclassification risk in the UK (although this is not the primary factor). See how Remote protects you against misclassification.

How are NSOs taxed in the UK?

In the UK, NSOs are taxed in the following ways:

Direct employees

EOR employees

Contractors

At grant

There is no taxation at grant.

There is no taxation at grant.

There is no taxation at grant.

At exercise

For EMI and CSOP: There is no taxation, unless the exercise price is lower than the actual market value of the shares at grant (and as long as no disqualifying events occurred). For non-EMI/CSOP: The spread (i.e. the difference between the fair market value of the shares and the exercise price) is taxed as salary income.

The spread (i.e. the difference between the fair market value of the shares and the exercise price) is taxed as salary income.

The spread (i.e. the difference between the fair market value of the shares and the exercise price) is taxed as salary income.

At sale

Any gain is subject to capital gains tax (CGT). Note that there is a CGT annual exemption.

Any gain is taxed as capital gains. The tax treatment will differ depending on whether an s431 election has been made at the time of exercise.

Any gain is subject to capital gains tax (CGT). Note that there is a CGT annual exemption.

Are there tax advantages for your team members?

Direct employees

EOR employees

Contractors

Several local tax-favored schemes are available, depending on your company’s maturity stage: EMI (Enterprise Management Incentives) in earlier stage companies. CSOP (Company Share Option Plans) for later stage companies. ‍ EMI and CSOP are subject to several conditions, including the maximum number of employees, the equity amount, working time, etc. ‍ Note that tax-favored schemes require the adoption of a sub-plan to the main equity incentives plan.

No tax-favored scheme is available. However, you can allow your team members to exercise their non-vested stock options early (a process known as “early exercise”). This can potentially reduce their tax liability, although early exercises can be difficult to manage and may require additional paperwork.

No tax-favored scheme is available. However, you can allow your team members to exercise their non-vested stock options early (a process known as “early exercise”). This can potentially reduce their tax liability, although early exercises can be difficult to manage and may require additional paperwork.

Is your business eligible?

If you want to use Remote Equity Advanced to offer stock options to your UK-based team members, your top corporation (i.e., your parent company) must be incorporated in Delaware. Your company must also be private — not publicly listed.

Transparent Pricing in United Kingdom

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Employer of Record

$699

per employee/month

  • Hire without opening a local entity in 90+ countries

  • Onboarding with a dedicated specialist

  • Local payroll paid on time, every time

  • Compliance protections built-in

  • Competitive, flexible and localized benefits

  • Dedicated in-house experts for local support

  • Includes HR Essentials as standard

Payroll

$29

per employee/month

  • Powerful, transparent international payroll

  • Simple self-service platform

  • Personalized support from dedicated specialists

  • Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country

  • Integrated benefits management

  • Includes HR Core as standard

Contractor Management

$29

per contractor/month

  • Only pay for contractors you actively work with

  • Work with international contractors

  • Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts

  • Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay

  • Transparent payments with complete visibility

  • Includes HR Core as standard