Comprehensive Intake for Cross-Border Remote Work Assessment

1. Capture foundational employee information and detailed destination parameters to establish baseline mobility context

This section collects essential employee and destination information to assess the baseline context for international remote work authorization. Accurate completion is critical for downstream compliance analysis.

 

Employee ID

Full Legal Name

Current Department

Job Title

Direct Manager Name

Current Work Location (City, Country)

Employment Type

Original Hire Date

Destination Country

Destination City

Proposed Remote Work Start Date

Proposed Remote Work End Date

Total Duration in Days

Accommodation Type

Accommodation Address

Primary Business Justification

Will you be performing client-facing work while abroad?

 

Provide client name(s), location(s), and nature of services to be performed

Will you be generating revenue from local sources in the destination country?

 

Describe revenue generation activities and estimated amounts in local currency

Previous international remote work days in current tax year

List all countries where you've worked remotely in the past 2 years

2. Evaluate potential corporate tax exposure and permanent establishment creation risks under international tax principles

This section assesses whether your activities could create a taxable presence (Permanent Establishment) for the company in the destination country, triggering corporate tax filing and payment obligations.

 

Detailed description of work activities to be performed

Will you have authority to conclude contracts binding the company?

 

Describe the extent of your contract-signing authority and typical transaction values

Will you be negotiating terms with customers or suppliers located in the destination country?

 

Describe negotiation activities, frequency, and parties involved

Estimated percentage of time dedicated to revenue-generating activities

Will you supervise or manage employees based in the destination country?

 

Number of local employees supervised

Will you have a dedicated office space exclusively for company use?

 

Office address, lease terms, and whether company or personally leased

Will you regularly use a co-working space for company business?

 

Co-working space name

Does the company have any existing operations or subsidiaries in the destination country?

 

Describe existing operations and relationship to your proposed work

Is there a bilateral tax treaty between your home country and destination?

 

Tax treaty name/reference

PE Risk Factors Assessment Matrix

Risk Factor

Applicable

Description

Risk Level (1-5)

A
B
C
D
1
Fixed Place of Business
 
 
 
2
Dependent Agent Authority
 
 
 
3
Construction/Installation PE
 
 
 
4
Service PE Threshold
 
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
8
 
 
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
10
 
 
 
 

Self-assessment of Permanent Establishment risk level

Proposed risk mitigation measures

3. Assess individual tax obligations, payroll processing requirements, and social security implications across jurisdictions

This section evaluates your personal tax compliance obligations, payroll withholding requirements, and social security coverage implications in both home and destination countries.

 

Current Tax Residency Status

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Do you maintain a permanent home in your current tax jurisdiction?

Days spent in destination country in prior tax year

Projected days in destination country for current tax year

Components of compensation to be earned during remote period

Will you maintain social security coverage in your home country?

 

Explain alternative social security coverage plan and contribution strategy

Is there a totalization agreement between the countries?

 

Agreement reference number or treaty article

Does the destination country require local payroll registration?

 

Describe proposed payroll solution, shadow payroll, or withholding approach

Will you require tax gross-up for additional tax liabilities?

 

Justification for gross-up request and estimated cost

Are you subject to company tax equalization or tax protection policy?

 

Policy name or reference number

Do you have foreign asset or bank account reporting obligations?

 

Describe reporting requirements, thresholds, and compliance status

Additional tax considerations or special circumstances

4. Analyze cross-border data transfer risks, export control compliance, and technical security posture for remote operations

This section reviews data protection, export control, and IT security requirements to ensure compliant remote work operations and mitigate data breach or regulatory violation risks.

 

Categories of company data you will access remotely

 

Provide ECCN numbers, control categories, and describe export control jurisdiction

Will you transfer personal data across international borders?

 

Primary data transfer mechanism

Will you use personal devices for company work?

 

List device types, ownership, and security measures implemented

Company device security compliance checklist

Local internet infrastructure reliability assessment

Backup connectivity and business continuity plan

Are you aware of local surveillance or data localization laws?

 

Describe potential implications for company data and employee privacy

Local IT incident response contact

Software tools with known geo-restrictions or licensing limitations

Data breach notification and incident response plan

5. Consolidate risk ratings, obtain required approvals, and document conditional authorizations with formal sign-off

This final section summarizes risk assessments and captures required approvals for the temporary international remote work arrangement. All signatures must be obtained before commencement.

 

Overall Permanent Establishment Risk Rating

Overall Personal Income Tax Risk Rating

Overall Data Privacy & Security Risk Rating

Required approvals checklist

Special conditions, restrictions, or monitoring requirements

I have read and acknowledge the company's International Remote Work Policy

I understand that I remain personally responsible for individual tax compliance in all jurisdictions

I agree to comply with all data security, monitoring, and IT requirements outlined above

Local Emergency Contact Name

Local Emergency Contact Phone

HR Mobility Lead Name

HR Mobility Lead Approval

Corporate Tax Counsel Name

Corporate Tax Counsel Approval

Final Approval Date

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