Pakistan

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Congratulations on your decision to hire in Pakistan! Pakistan is a beacon of business opportunity in South Asia, with its rapidly growing economy, a tapestry of cultural richness, and a skilled, multilingual workforce. Plane simplifies the hiring process for you by offering automated tax document collection, payroll, benefits administration, and more, while ensuring compliance and maximum efficiency. Still, hiring in a new country can pose certain challenges, so we’ve put together the following guide on how to navigate the process of hiring in Pakistan.

Currency

PKR

 Onboarding

2.5 to 4 weeks minimum

Employer Cost

14%

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Public Holidays

11

5 Considerations Before Hiring in Pakistan

As an employer in Pakistan, it is important to have a comprehensive employment contract that outlines the terms and conditions of the employment relationship. The contract should include need-to-know info on compensation, benefits, vacation time, and sick leave policies. Before onboarding a new employee in Pakistan, take a moment to consider the following:

Do you want to offer private health insurance?

Pakistan has a public healthcare system that provides certain medical services, but it is often limited in terms of resources and coverage. Private health insurance plans offer more comprehensive healthcare coverage, including access to private hospitals and clinics.

In Pakistan, it is not legally required for employers to provide health insurance to their employees. However, many companies, especially in the corporate sector, offer health insurance as part of their benefits package.

Plane Recommendation

We recommend providing private health insurance as an employee benefit. We offer BUPA Global to employees in Pakistan.

Will there be a probationary period? If so, for how long?
You may need to make additional religious accommodations
How many days of paid time off will be provided?
Would you like to offer additional incentives?

Getting Started with Hiring in Pakistan

Employment Contract

In Pakistan, there are several types of employment contracts:

  1. Permanent or indefinite contracts

  2. Probationary contracts

  3. Badli (Alternate) contracts for employing workers in place of temporarily absent workers (e.g., on leave)

  4. Temporary contracts for periods of work less than nine months

  5. Apprentice contracts for training employees

  6. Project-based contracts for per-piece work

Employers should ensure that contracts clearly specify the nature of the employment, duties and responsibilities, salary and benefits, working hours, and termination conditions.

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Once you have sorted out the details mentioned above, you can add the employee to the Plane platform. We provide a step-by-step workflow that shows what tasks need to be completed, as well as real-time updates and notifications. This way, you can stay on top of the hiring process at all times. With Plane, you can confidently hire, knowing that you have a powerful platform at your disposal to manage the entire process from start to finish. Here are the instructions for adding a new employee to the platform:

How to hire and onboard an employee

Plane offers a guided process for administrators and managers to hire and onboard their new employees.

Hiring an employee in a new country can be a complex process, but with the right guidance and resources, it can be a smooth and successful transition. At Plane, we're committed to helping you navigate this process step-by-step. We'll keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest regulations and employment laws.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions about hiring employees outside of the US with Plane:

What is the relationship between my company and Plane?

Pilot Platform Inc (Plane) provides the product and service by helping you manage HR, payroll, and statutory requirements. Plane has its own entities and partners that are the EOR/legal employer where the employee is legally hired in the country. Plane and our partner do not manage the performance of the employees since we do not monitor or work directly with them.

Can Plane withhold taxes for non-cash compensation (e.g. stocks, options)?
Will I be able to pay a bonus, commission, or any other additional payments?
Can Plane guarantee the employee’s start date?