Marvin OnumonuMore 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.
“As hybrid and remote work models continue to mature, ‘workcations’ are becoming more structured and strategic.”
Fisher added: “The most successful organisations will treat international remote working not just as a perk, but as a core part of their workforce strategy—balancing flexibility with compliance and business needs.”
