Most businesses now allow employees to work abroad – Grant Thornton UK
The survey found 77% of mid-market firms had a policy for international remote working in 2025, up from 59% in 2023.
More UK businesses are letting employees work abroad for set periods, according to a Grant Thornton UK survey.
The survey found 77% of mid-market firms had a policy for international remote working in 2025, up from 59% in 2023.
Nearly all businesses with a policy said staff could work abroad, but only with approval or within set rules.
This increased to 99% in 2025 from 92% in 2023.
In 2023, almost a third of businesses allowing remote work abroad were not tracking where or how long employees were overseas, risking fines from foreign tax authorities.
By 2025, only 2% were not tracking this.
Davyd Fisher, global mobility services partner at Grant Thornton UK, said: “Enabling employees to work internationally benefits both staff and businesses—expanding talent pools, reducing costs, and boosting flexibility and retention.
“UK employers are increasingly leveraging global mobility as a competitive edge, though evolving tax and compliance rules remain a challenge.
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