Employer of Record & Independent Contractor Management in the UK
Hire in the UK quickly and compliantly. Onboard staff in as little as 48 hours. Transparent pricing, full compliance, and a direct contact who knows your account.
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We are a UK-first provider of Employer of Record and independent contractor recruitment and management services.
Independent, approachable, and experienced.
We give businesses a direct way to hire and manage staff in the UK without any unnecessary complexity.
Our promise: compliance, clarity, and personal support.
No setup fees. No hidden extras.
Employer of Record (EOR)
Hire in the UK without setting up a company. We act as legal employer while you manage the work.
- Contracts, payroll, pensions, insurance compliant
- Employer Liability (£10m) & Public Liability (£5m)
- Onboarding from 48 hours
Independent Contractor Management
If you're already working with independent contractors, we take care of compliance, payments, and admin so you don't have to.
- Independent contractors funded in advance
- Invoicing, payroll, HMRC compliance
- IR35 checks via UK leading experts (~£50, billed at cost)
Independent Contractor Sourcing
We take care of sourcing, onboarding, and managing independent contractors from start to finish, so you can focus on delivery
- Shortlist within 48 hours of brief
- Contracts, onboarding, payroll, compliance included
- Agencies charge £100–£150/day. We don't.
Benefits of EOR UK
Hiring in the UK does not require a local company, legal setup, or months of delay. EORUK acts as the legal employer so overseas companies can hire UK staff immediately.
Enter the UK market quickly
Hire employees in 48 hours or less — without opening a UK entity or navigating company formation.
Avoid entity setup costs
No UK subsidiary, legal formation fees, accounting setup, or local administration.
Stay compliant with UK employment law
EORUK manages contracts, payroll, tax, pensions, and statutory requirements.
Remove HR and payroll administration
Onboarding, payroll processing, taxes, and offboarding are handled for you.
Hire UK employees on compliant local terms
Offer compliant employment contracts, benefits, and payroll in line with UK regulations.
Scale your UK team up or down easily
Add or remove employees without restructuring a local entity.
What's included with EOR
Hire, pay, and manage your entire UK team
Avoid setting up a local entity
Launch in new markets quickly without costly consultants, infrastructure setup, and months of legal work.
Hire talent in the UK
Expand your reach and hire the best of the UK talent network
Onboard employees in as little as 48 hours. Quickly staff projects or secure talent before the competition with fast, flexible hiring.
In-market payroll and benefits management
Leave the complexities to us and spend your time on strategy, not time-consuming tasks.
Expense and leave management
We'll make handling expenses seamless.
End-to-end GDPR compliance
No matter where you hire, your data is handled according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standards.
Indemnity protection
Enjoy robust indemnity protection against legal liabilities and risks related to local laws.
Local dedicated customer support
Speak to the same person, every time. Customers get friendly, personalised support from a dedicated account manager.
In-country expertise
From regulatory advice to HR strategy, our experts help you make confident business decisions.
Why EORUK?
See how we compare to top global competitors.
| Feature | EORUK | Top Global Competitors |
|---|---|---|
UK Specialists Deep in-country expertise | Yes | Sometimes available |
In-Country Payroll Experts Ensure workers are paid accurately and on time with tax, deduction, and payroll expertise. | Yes | Sometimes included |
In-Country Legal Experts Comply with HR laws and avoid contract errors, misclassification, and termination risks. | Yes | Rarely included |
Deep candidate sourcing expertise Navigate complex in-country hiring and independent contractor sourcing requirements. | 20+ years | Rarely included |
Transparent, Fixed-Rate Fee Structure Flat fee structure, no hidden costs. | Yes | Sometimes included |
Transparent Foreign Exchange Structure Make smarter budget decisions with prices that include foreign exchange fees. | Always included | Sometimes included |
Expert-Vetted Employment Contracts Ensure usability and execution with expert-vetted contracts. | Always included | Sometimes included |
GDPR Stay compliant with our GDPR framework, including regular audits and Data Protection Officers. | Always included | Sometimes included |
Frequently asked questions
Our Platform:
| Features | Competitors | EORUK |
|---|---|---|
| EOR | From $599+ per employee/month | £399 per employee/month |
| Independent Contractor Management | $49 (~£39), IR35 bundled | £50, IR35 at cost only if needed |
| Independent Contractor Sourcing | Not Offered | Yes - 10% margin |
| IR35 Handling | Internal, bundled | UK leading expert checked, billed at cost |
| Onboarding Speed | Typically 1-3 weeks | 48 hours |
| Support Model | Platform, ticketing | Direct named contact |
| Focus | Global SaaS | UK-first independent |
Blog
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