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Hire employees in United Kingdom with an Employer of Record

The UK offers world-class talent and a mature employment framework. Hiring requires PAYE registration, pension auto-enrolment, and right-to-work checks — all handled by your EOR. EOR World makes it possible to hire in United Kingdom compliantly — without setting up a local entity. Contracts, payroll, taxes, and benefits — all handled.

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Strong English-speaking talent
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Employment overview in United Kingdom

Hiring in United Kingdom requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in United Kingdom without setting up your own subsidiary.

The local currency is GBP and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is English, and contracts must comply with United Kingdom employment law.

Key employment laws in United Kingdom

  • Working hours
    37.5–40 hrs/week
  • Probation period
    3–6 months
  • Notice period
    1 week (statutory min)
  • Paid annual leave
    28 days incl. holidays
  • Public holidays
    8 bank holidays
  • Minimum wage
    £11.44/hr (21+)

Payroll, taxes, and benefits in United Kingdom

Payroll in United Kingdom runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.

Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~15–18% on top of gross. EOR World handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.

Estimated cost of hiring in United Kingdom

Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~15–18% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.

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Why use an EOR in United Kingdom?

  • Hire in United Kingdom in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
  • Stay 100% compliant with United Kingdom employment, tax, and labour law.
  • Pay employees in GBP on time, every cycle.
  • Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
  • Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.

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