UK Employment Law for Overseas Companies: What CEOs and CFOs Need to Know Hiring employees in the United Kingdom can help international companies access skilled talent and expand their operations. However, overseas businesses must understand that employing workers in Britain involves specific legal and administrative considerations. An Employer of Record (EoR) may help manage defined…
Employer of Record vs PEO vs Payroll Provider: What’s the Difference? Businesses often use the terms Employer of Record (EoR), Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) and payroll provider interchangeably. However, these models serve different purposes. Understanding the distinction is important for CEOs, CFOs and HR leaders who are planning international hiring or reviewing their existing employment…
Can a US Company Hire Employees in the UK Without a UK Entity? A US company may want to hire a developer in London, a finance professional in Manchester or a sales executive in Edinburgh without establishing a UK subsidiary. This is a common international expansion question: Can a US business hire employees in Britain…
UK Employer of Record Payroll: PAYE, National Insurance and Tax Explained Payroll is one of the most important considerations when an international business hires employees in the United Kingdom. A salary agreement is only one part of the employer’s financial responsibility. Businesses must also consider PAYE, National Insurance, workplace pensions and other applicable employment costs….
Deel vs Multiplier: Which Employer of Record Is Better for UK Hiring? Choosing an Employer of Record (EoR) can influence your company’s employment administration, payroll processes and international expansion costs. For businesses hiring in the UK, Deel and Multiplier are two providers worth comparing. However, the right choice depends on your hiring requirements, expected workforce…
Employer of Record vs UK Limited Company: Which Is Better for Your Business? Expanding into the United Kingdom presents an important structural decision for international businesses: should you establish your own UK limited company or use an Employer of Record (EoR)? The answer depends on your hiring plans, financial objectives, operating model and long-term commitment…
IR35 and Contractors: What UK Businesses Need to Know. IR35 remains one of the most important compliance considerations for UK businesses engaging contractors through intermediaries. The purpose of the off-payroll rules is broadly to ensure that workers who would have been employees if engaged directly are taxed in a similar way to employees. Why does…
Contractor of Record vs Employer of Record: What Is the Difference? Contractor of Record vs Employer of Record CoR is generally designed for independent contractors. EOR is designed for employees. The simplest distinction is: CoR is generally designed for independent contractors. EOR is designed for employees. An Employer of Record becomes the legal employer of…
How Much Does an Employer of Record Cost in the UK? One of the first questions CFOs ask about an Employer of Record is simple: How much does it cost? The difficult part is that there is no single UK EoR price. The final cost depends on the employee’s salary, statutory employer costs, benefits, provider…
How to Hire Employees in the UK Without Setting Up a Company Want to hire someone in Britain but don’t want to establish a UK company yet? For international IT businesses, an Employer of Record (EoR) can be one option to explore. Instead of immediately creating a UK subsidiary or branch, a company can use…