It is important to calculate the overall cost of an assignment. It will enable you to establish an acceptable return on investment prior to commencement of the assignment.

The cost of the assignment will vary considerably based on the host country location and requirements. In calculating the overall cost an array of criteria need to be taken into account.

What does it cover?

IPM calculates the cost of each assignment on an individual assignee basis; this means you can see the true cost of each and every assignment, year by year.

Assignment costs which are taken into consideration include:

• Salary and other monetary allowances
• Hypothetical tax
• Hypothetical social security
• Host tax & social security
• Bonus
• Pension
• Cost-of-living adjustments
• Hardship / Location allowance
• Temporary accommodation
• Home & school search
• Housing
• Schooling
• Car
• Removals
• Home leave flights
• Language / Cultural training

How are your needs met?

You will receive a full breakdown of the costs involved in the assignment; this means you won’t encounter any hidden costs along the way. This will help you determine whether a good return on investment will be achieved. It will help you to understand the full cost of your International Assignment programme and to budget accordingly.

How can I find out more?

Either call us on +44 (0)1733 364040 or use our international assignment contact form.