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Free Payroll Template for International Teams
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Ensuring every employee gets paid correctly and on time is a crucial task for any payroll team. But where do you begin when it comes to international payroll?
An experienced global payroll provider like Deel simplifies payroll management by handling compliance, payroll processing, and payroll tax withholdings.
If you're managing payroll manually, you can use this template to consolidate the core payroll information and employee data required to run international payroll into a single spreadsheet.
How to use this template
This free payroll template includes over 30 customizable fields to help you calculate every aspect of a pay cycle. You can manage payroll deductions, reimbursements, employee pay rates, and track total time off taken.
Use the template to:
- Track your payroll costs
- Enter employee information such as employee name, contract reference number, and employee ID for payslips
- Calculate gross pay, net pay, and payroll taxes
- Manage social security deductions and and tax withholdings
- Organize payroll records for accurate payroll reporting
This payroll budget template is available in Google Sheets. You can also convert it into an Excel template for easier integration into your existing payroll system or payroll software.
Fields included:
- Employee payroll Information: Employee name, contract reference number, employee ID for payslips, start date, country, state
- Payroll data: Yearly base salary, hourly rate, payroll deduction, payroll taxes, gross pay, net pay, pay rates
- Paid and unpaid time off (PTO): Vacation accrual payout, vacation days taken, annual vacation entitlement
- Compensation and benefits: Bonuses, signing bonus, expense reimbursements, severance amount, employer pension contribution
- Pay period management: Customizable to weekly payroll, biweekly payroll, monthly payroll cycles
Once you complete the template, you’ll know how much each worker should be paid for the pay period. However, you’ll still need to generate pay stubs and distribute payments on time. Using payroll software or a payroll service like Deel Global Payroll can automate the entire workflow for businesses operating around the world.
Who is this template for?
- Small business owners managing payroll records manually
- Finance managers and payroll administrators who need a compatible payroll report template
- Human resources professionals responsible for payroll processing and compliance
- Businesses looking for a customizable payroll budget template for payroll planning and workflow management
FAQs
What type of template is this?
This is a Google Sheets payroll template. You can convert it to a Microsoft Excel template by downloading the file and opening it in Excel. If you convert it, check that all formulas function correctly.
Can I do my own payroll for free?
Yes, business owners can manage payroll manually using a payroll budget template like this. However, ensuring payroll tax compliance, payroll deductions, and payroll reporting accuracy requires careful tracking. Payroll software or a payroll service can help streamline this process.
Learn about the best payroll solution for small businesses.
How do I do payroll for a single employee?
To run payroll for a single employee, you need to:
- Track work hours or enter a fixed salary.
- Calculate gross pay based on pay rates.
- Deduct payroll taxes, social security, and other withholdings.
- Process net pay and generate a payroll summary.
- Maintain payroll records and issue pay stubs.
Does Google Sheets or Excel have a payroll template?
Both Google Docs and Microsoft Excel offer basic payroll-related templates, such as timesheets and invoices. However, this free template is designed for detailed payroll management and payroll processing, covering tax withholdings, employee pay, and more.
How do I pay employees in a small business?
Small businesses can process payroll manually using a payroll calculator or automate payments through payroll software. The method depends on business needs, company size, and compliance requirements.
Learn more about how to set up payroll for a small business.
How do I outsource payroll?
Businesses can outsource payroll to a payroll service provider that manages payroll processing, tax compliance, and pay stubs. The best payroll solution depends on company size, international payroll needs, and regulatory complexity.
Deel is an all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. That’s one solution featuring:
- Deel Global Payroll to pay direct employees under your owned entities
- Deel US Payroll to pay employees under your US entities
- Deel PEO to offload compliance, HR, benefits admin, and payroll
- Deel EOR to hire and pay employees without opening up a legal entity
- Deel Contractor to hire, manage, and pay independent contractors
- And more