Payroll and HR Services
Organisations are becoming increasingly globalised and recruit employees from all over the world. Whilst this is a valuable resource for a business, it often brings with it complications that are time consuming to deal with.
We offer specialist advice to multinational companies entering the UK market for the first time and who are recruiting employees in the UK, or from overseas.
We provide a reliable and accurate solution for your outsourced payroll, making the process smooth and uncomplicated.


What overseas employers should know when employing people in the UK?
UK employment laws tend to be employer friendly, but hiring an employee isn’t as simple as paying someone. If you’re hiring an employee for the first time, there are many things to consider.
Things to consider

Right to work in the UK
To work in the UK, usually a visa or work permit is required. All employees must have a National Insurance Number to work legally and pay social security contributions. It is necessary to possess a valid work permit or visa based on a points system, granted depending on qualifications and job offers. Obtaining a visa can take up to 6 months, so early planning is highly advisable.

Insurance and Pensions
Employers in the UK are required to take out employers’ liability insurance to cover their employees against accidents at work and work-related illnesses. Companies are also advised to take out public liability insurance to protect themselves against third-party claims, even if this is not required by law.

Minimum requirements
Employers in the United Kingdom are required to offer their employees a workplace pension scheme. This obligation applies to all employees aged 22 and older earning at least £10,000 per year who are not yet retired. Employees can choose to opt out of the scheme, but they will be automatically re-enrolled every three years. This regulation ensures that the majority of employees have additional retirement security.
How we can help you?
Our payroll and HR management services are aimed at international businesses who are entering the UK market for the first time. This usually involves recruiting employees locally, but often overseas employees are sent to the UK, which can trigger UK tax obligations that many employers are unaware of.
When entering a new market for the first time most companies initially prefer to outsource the complete payroll function to reduce their costs and lower their risk.

Payroll Processing Services and HR management for international companies in the UK

Payroll outsourcing
Our specialist payroll outsourcing service enables companies to handover their payroll and meet PAYE compliance obligations efficiently and cost effectively.

HR Management
We also provide an HR managed payroll data service that records employee data which integrates with the Payroll service offering a complete HR solution.

Tailored solutions
All our services are tailored to meet the specific requirements of international organisations entering the UK market for the first time and our services can be adapted as businesses grow.

Advice and support
We offer advice and support on legal and regulatory issues during the UK recruitment process and can answer queries on tax issues and reward and benefit packages, we can help with contracts and much more.
Payroll and HR services – what’s included?

Payroll outsourcing:
- Processing your payroll data
- Online reporting with the tax authority (HMRC)
- Providing you with summary reports
- Pension auto enrolment reporting and guidance
- Printed or electronic payslips
- BACS payments to employees and HMRC
- Advice and support
Flexible HR solutions:
- Employee record system for data management of absence
- Sickness and holidays tracking
- Recording benefits and overseas workdays
- Storing important documents and correspondence
- Monitoring training and performance
“We provide tailored solutions, saving you time and money”
Frequently Asked Questions
An overseas business can set up a UK entity and it does not need to have an office or staff in the UK to do so. There will be different tax implications if that is the case, as oppose to when the company has a permanent establishment in the UK, with a local office and employees in the UK. The facts are often not totally clear cut and need careful consideration to ensure taxes are declared correctly, therefore it is always wise to take professional advice on these matters.
An overseas business can set up a UK entity and it does not need to have an office or staff in the UK to do so. There will be different tax implications if that is the case, as oppose to when the company has a permanent establishment in the UK, with a local office and employees in the UK. The facts are often not totally clear cut and need careful consideration to ensure taxes are declared correctly, therefore it is always wise to take professional advice on these matters.
The steps are the same for all foreign persons and businesses who want to incorporate a UK company.
Online incorporation can be done in most cases, but not all. We do not advise that it is done without taking advice about the implications of incorporating a company and receiving confirmation that this entity type will achieve the business’ objectives. You should be familiar with the UK incorporation process and have taken advice on how to structure the new entity before embarking on an online company registration yourself.
Yes, and as part of our full package of UK company incorporation services, we may in the final step register the company online. Online registration may not be suitable for all companies and in these cases we will register the company via other means.
Using these services, you will simply be sent a form to complete which will form the basis for entering the information on the agents bulk formation system. Normally, there is no guidance provided and cheap formation services will not offer any advice on whether incorporating a limited company will be the best option to achieve your objectives.
We can normally quote a timescale of 1-2 days after we have received all the information from you.
Yes, we can also offer UK LLP incorporation services.
There are a number of annual compliance requirements once a company is registered and we can take care of all of these annual compliance requirements for UK companies, freeing up more time for our clients to concentrate on managing their businesses.
Annual statutory accounts must be prepared and filed at Companies House.
Every year the business must complete a Confirmation Statement (formerly called Annual Return).
Since 6th April 2016 a persons with significant control register (PSC register) must be held and kept up to date. This identifies all persons that have significant control or ownership.
All formal changes, such as a change of director, shareholder or a change of address must be registered at Companies House and specific forms need to be completed either online or in hard copy.
Recording minutes of meetings is very important as this records important decisions and resolutions made by the directors. Even though the keeping of minutes of meetings is a legal requirement it is often neglected by many companies and this can affect due diligence outcome in the event of a sale of the business.
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