Hiring in Bhutan
Thanks to its business-friendly environment, stable government, and English-speaking workforce, Bhutan is an attractive destination for international hiring, but its labor laws can be complex. Cultural and regulatory considerations in Bhutan include adherence to the principles of Gross National Happiness (GNH), national content policies prioritizing citizen employment, and strict environmental compliance standards. Employment relationships are governed by such laws as the Bhutan Labour and Employment Act (BLEA) of 2022 and its accompanying Regulations of 2023, covering contracts, working hours, leave entitlements, wages, social security, safety, and termination.
Additionally, Bhutanese law regulates various contract types and mandates written contracts for indefinite, fixed-term, probationary, foreign-worker, and domestic employment, detailing terms such as roles, pay, duration, probation limits, notice, termination, and representation via worker representatives. Fixed-term contracts cannot exceed three years (including renewals); probation must be specified in writing and cannot exceed three months for permanent roles; foreign worker contracts require a work permit from the Department of Employment and Human Resources.
Because of the complexity of employment laws in Bhutan, compliant employment contracts are an essential business need. With Safeguard Global as your partner, you can employ workers in Bhutan with confidence, knowing that every contract for every worker meets all requirements. We can also provide you with guidance about cultural norms and hiring best practices and keep you up to date with employment regulations as they change.
Relying on an employer of record (EOR) in Bhutan
An employer of record (EOR) provides an easier way for organizations to hire and pay local talent in Bhutan. Because of its in-country presence, the EOR can employ the workers a company needs and lease them to that company, taking care to comply with Bhutan’s labor laws. As a result, the organization doesn’t have to establish a legal presence or manage compliance in Bhutan.
The EOR can hire and onboard employees in as little as two weeks and manage ongoing responsibilities such as payroll, benefits, and taxes. A full-service EOR can also manage recruitment. Together, these EOR services significantly reduce the administrative burden for an organization.
Visit our Employer of Record services page to learn how we can help you meet your international employment needs in Bhutan.
Payroll & PEO in Bhutan
Bhutan Payroll Outsourcing & Management Services
Hire and pay employees in Bhutan without setting up a legal entity. With our Bhutan payroll and PEO services, you select the candidate, and we handle the rest.
After successfully hiring and onboarding your employees, we manage all aspects of the payroll process, ensuring your employees are always paid accurately and on time.
Our Bhutan payroll experts have an in-depth understanding of local payroll requirements and provide you with in-depth guidance and compliance support.
Our Bhutan PEO Payroll Solutions Cover:
Struggling to Manage Payroll for Independent Contractors?
Global PEO Services eliminates the complexity and liabilities associated with employing and paying independent contractors. We allow you to hire your contractors as employees through our Bhutan PEO. The individual continues to work for you, while we manage all aspects of payroll, HR, tax, and compliance.
The Solution to Low Headcount Payroll
Finding a payroll option for countries where you have low headcounts can be a challenge. Global PEO Services provides the solution. By using our Bhutan PEO to manage your payroll, you leverage our pre-existing payroll infrastructure, teams, and processes, even if you only need payroll for just one employee. Stay flexible, save time, all while getting the payroll services and support you need.