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Employer Of Record Papua New Guinea

Expanding to Papua New Guinea? EOR (Employer of Record) Services Help You Hire Globally, Pay Locally, and Expand Effortlessly

Are you considering a local launch in new markets, and you’re concerned about international compliance assurance? INS Global provides the services of an experienced EOR (Employer of Record (EOR) in Papua New Guinea, offering a seamless approach to recruiting and managing employees without needing a local entity. Navigate the intricacies of a globally dispersed workforce and swiftly enter new markets with the guidance of adept HR recruitment and payroll professionals. 

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The Advantages of Using an EOR or Professional Employer Organization in Papua New Guinea

Legal Compliance Assurance

Opt for an Employer of Record (EOR) service well-versed in Papua New Guinea’s regulatory landscape, ensuring the effective recruitment and supervision of an international workforce. This proactive approach safeguards against potential fines by providing support tailored to Papua New Guinea’s unique regulations. 

Lower Expansion Costs

Collaborate with an Employer of Record in Papua New Guinea to expedite and simplify global growth while significantly reducing common expenses associated with expansion. Scale your operations without establishing a new entity in Papua New Guinea to save on overheads. 

Focus on Growing Your Company

An Employer of Record in Papua New Guinea takes on both common and uncommon HR-related responsibilities and challenges, streamlining your operations and granting you the flexibility to concentrate solely on the international objectives of your business. 

Expand Effortlessly

Establishing a new company in Papua New Guinea can be time-consuming, making you jump through administrative hoops and familiarize yourself with an entire range of new compliance requirements. However, partnering with a local Employer of Record ensures a swift entry process in as little as a week. 

Manage Your HR Online

INS Global provides an efficient means to manage your diverse, global workforce online through an advanced digital platform. Leverage our proprietary cloud-based HR system to easily oversee all your employees and their needs remotely from anywhere in the world.  

Why Choose an EOR in Papua New Guinea Over Company Incorporation?

Establishing a new company in a foreign country can be intricate, especially if you are unfamiliar with local regulations. Collaborating with a Papua New Guinean EOR saves time on expanding your business abroad, lowers expansion costs, ensures local compliance, and allows you to focus on growing your business within Papua New Guinea’s unique context. 

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Manuel Ramos

TERAO ASIA

Managing Director

We think INS Global is a good solution about starting in a market like China. Understanding the market doesn’t mean you need to set up a company immediately. 

5/5

How Does an EOR In Papua New Guinea Work?

INS Global’s EOR in Papua New Guinea facilitates your company’s expansion abroad in four simple steps, specifically tailored to the Papua New Guinean business environment. 

 

When you partner with INS Global’s local EOR in Papua New Guinea, we… 

 

  1. Collaborate with your business to create a customized expansion plan meeting your specific needs. 
  2. Provide the legal entity required to hire local staff or transfer them from abroad, ensuring compliance with Papua New Guinea’s legal requirements. 
  3. Manage HR-related tasks, including hiring, contract management, and payroll management, ensuring local compliance in Papua New Guinea. 
  4. Help your employees concentrate on your goals while we handle continuous and changing HR and legal compliance needs. 

What's the Difference between PEO and Employer of Record Services in Papua New Guinea?

In Papua New Guinea, Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services handle various Human Resources tasks, serving as strategic HR partners. At the same time, an Employer of Record (EOR) in Papua New Guinea possesses the legal authority to hire and manage employees on your behalf, alongside managing all the HR needs that come with employment. This combination streamlines the process from end to end in accordance with Papua New Guinea’s employment regulations.  

INS Global offers both options, ensuring that whether you need an EOR or PEO in Papua New Guinea, you have the support required to expand comfortably, providing flexibility tailored to Papua New Guinea’s business environment. 

Labor Law in Papua New Guinea

Employment Contracts in Papua New Guinea

  • Professional employment in Papua New Guinea always starts with an official letter of employment. 
  • In most cases, employers can include a probation period in their contracts of up to six months.  
  • An employer can end an employment contract early if the employee violates the conditions of their contract. 
  • Employees are entitled to 1 month’s notice if they have been with the company for a year. This is just 1 day if the employee has been with the company for less than a month and 1 week’s notice for employees with the company for less than a year. 
  • Severance pay is not required for employees who have been found guilty of fraud, dishonesty, imprisonment for more than 7 days, or willfully disobeying a lawful and reasonable order. Termination for other reasons may be entitled to severance pay as per the employee’s contract. 

Working Hours in Papua New Guinea

  • The working week in Papua New Guinea runs from Monday to Friday. 
  • Full-time employees generally work 8 hours per day, 42 hours per week. 
  • Employees are not allowed to work more than 42 hours per week without receiving overtime pay. 
  • Employees are entitled to a higher hourly rate for overtime. This is 150% of the base rate. 

Annual Leave in Papua New Guinea

  • Papua New Guinea has 10 official national holidays. 
  • Employees are entitled to 14 days of paid annual leave every year.  

Sick Leave in Papua New Guinea

  • When an employee is unable to attend work due to illness, they need to get a doctor’s note and present it to HR as soon as possible.  
  • Employees are entitled to up to 6 days of sick leave.  
  • Employees can claim from social security during this time

Maternity / Paternity Leave in Papua New Guinea

  • According to Papuan law, female employees are entitled to 6 weeks of maternity leave before childbirth and 6 weeks after. 
  • Maternity leave is paid in the public sector but is not always paid in the private sector. 
  • Male employees are not entitled to paternity leave. 

Tax Laws in Papua New Guinea

  • Employers in Papua New Guinea are responsible for withholding all taxes and social contributions. 
  • Employers contribute the equivalent of 8.4% of the employee’s salary to their social security fund, and employees contribute another 6%. 
  • The corporate income tax rate is set at 30% for both local and foreign companies. 
  • Personal income tax ranges from 0% to 42%.  
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FAQs

While setting up a local entity is an option, collaborating with a local Employer of Record proves more efficient in Papua New Guinea. Employer of Record services leverage local expertise, facilitating hiring and staff management on your behalf. 

An Employer of Record in Papua New Guinea manages various HR tasks, including payroll, tax compliance, employment contracts, and social security contributions, ensuring comprehensive compliance for your entire workforce. 

Establishing a new company abroad can take months to a year, but with INS Global’s EOR services, you can hire employees and expand to a new market in Papua New Guinea in as little as a week. 

EOR service costs are directly linked to your employee’s salary, calculated as a percentage and covering all HR functions for compliant employment in Papua New Guinea. 

Yes, collaborating with an Employer of Record in Papua New Guinea is a legal and efficient solution, simplifying your expansion plans while reducing costs. 

Salaries are typically processed monthly for full-time employees, while part-time workers may be paid weekly or bi-monthly. 

Recruitment in Papua New Guinea varies in cost, but INS Global simplifies remote recruitment and staff management, reducing the expenses of managing an international workforce. 

A Papua New Guinean Employer of Record can recruit and hire employees from all regions, facilitating quick expansion across the country. 

Modifications to employment contracts require mutual agreement. 

Yes, employers in Papua New Guinea are responsible for withholding taxes and social contributions from employee salaries, including an employer’s contribution to each employee’s social security fund. 

INS Global tailors its services to your company’s needs, assisting with recruiting and hiring as many or as few employees as required for your expansion plans. 

Severance pay is not required for employees who have been found guilty of fraud, dishonesty, imprisonment for more than 7 days, or willfully disobeying a lawful and reasonable order. Termination for other reasons may be entitled to severance pay as per the employees contract. 

In Papua New Guinea, employees can be hired for both in-person and remote opportunities, allowing for reduced overheads during international expansion. 

Certainly! Our local experts bring extensive experience in finding top talent globally by providing support in recruiting, hiring, and managing your workforce, regardless of your location. 

Papua New Guinea observes 10 public holidays where employees are entitled to a paid day off. Working on these holidays usually involves a higher hourly rate. 

Employers must adhere to strict labor laws and regulations to avoid costly penalties and fines. Partnering with an experienced EOR in Papua New Guinea ensures compliance. 

Yes! INS Global assists in the recruitment and management of a diverse workforce, simplifying the process of hiring both Papua New Guinean citizens and foreigners. 

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