What Is Pre-Assignment Planning & Risk Assessment
Pre-Assignment Planning & Risk Assessment is the process a company follows before sending an employee abroad for an international assignment. It ensures everything is checked, compliant, and ready — so the employee can travel and start work smoothly. Pre-Assignment Planning & Risk Assessment is a structured review done before an employee is sent to another country.
What We Assess Before an Assignment:
1️⃣ Immigration Requirements
What visa or work permit is needed?
Are there any risks of rejection?
2️⃣ Tax & Social Security Risks
Will the employee become taxable in the new country?
Do they need A1/Certificate of Coverage?
3️⃣ Compliance & Legal Requirements
What laws must the company follow?
Are there any restrictions?
4️⃣ Employee Eligibility & Documentation
Does the employee meet the criteria?
Do they have the correct documents?
5️⃣ Family & Dependent Considerations
Can the family travel or stay with the employee?
6️⃣ Cost & Timeline Planning
How long will it take, and what will it cost?
Make informed decisions before relocation — with full clarity on risk, compliance, and protection. This is where insurance coverage and social security alignment MUST be evaluated and decided.
Services Include:
- Cost Projections & budgeting, including local taxes and social security contributions
- Compensation modelling (tax equalization, COLA, allowances)
Insurance & risk assessment (medical, accident, liability, travel, life) - Home/Host social security coordination (A1/CoC needs, detachment rules, host-country obligations)
- Identification of coverage gaps and employer risk exposure
- PE risk, tax residency risk, business travel risk
- Employee contract & financial briefing
- Pre-departure education on taxation, obligations, and benefits
How Swairi Supports Pre-Assignment Planning :
Benefits for Companies:
Avoid permit delays and resubmissions
Reduce compliance risks and legal exposure
Improve start-date accuracy and project planning
Provide a smoother experience for employees
Ensure correct tax and social security setup
Increase transparency and reduce internal workload
Why It Is Important?
Because starting an assignment without proper planning can lead to:
❌ Visa delays
❌ Legal penalties
❌ Tax problems
❌ Project disruption
❌ Employee stress
What Swairi Does in This Step
Swairi evaluates all these areas with:
✔ Country-specific rules
✔ Eligibility checks
✔ Compliance risk assessment
✔ Document checklists
✔ Automated workflows
✔ Expert guidance
So the assignment begins smoothly, legally, and without surprises.