HIRE IN
UNITED KINGDOM.
Europe's leading financial and tech market.
- Full compliance handled
- First hire live in 48 hours
- No entity setup needed
WHY UNITED KINGDOM?
Post-Brexit, the UK remains Europe's deepest pool of finance, legal, and tech talent. London ranks #2 globally for fintech. Streamlined sponsor licensing makes hiring international talent fast.
Your first United Kingdom hire, live in days.
We handle entity, payroll, tax and compliance so you can focus on the work.
THE MARKET
THE TALENT
USD $3.3T GDP, the 6th largest globally. Services-led, with finance and tech as major contributors.
Deep talent pools in finance, AI, life sciences, and creative industries. London is Europe's top tech hub.
CORE HIRING
FACTS
Everything global operators need to know about employment costs, leave entitlements, and statutory rules in United Kingdom.
Skip the legal setup in United Kingdom.
We become the legal employer. You manage the work, we handle payroll, contracts, taxes and benefits.
MOVING
TALENT IN
Work visa types, eligibility, dependent visas, and the path to permanent residency in United Kingdom.
Skilled Worker Visa
3 weeksSponsor-licensed roles meeting salary threshold (GBP 38,700)
Global Talent Visa
3–8 weeksFor leaders in tech, science, arts, no sponsor needed
High Potential Individual
3 weeks2-year visa for top global university graduates
Sponsor licence, certificate of sponsorship, English proficiency, salary above threshold.
Partner and children under 18 can join as dependants.
Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years. British citizenship after ILR + 1 year.
Hiring in United Kingdom
United Kingdom hiring FAQs
AgileHRO's Employer of Record service in United Kingdom costs £470 per employee per month (about US$599), covering contracts, payroll, tax filings and compliance with no local entity required. Budget separately for statutory employer costs of roughly 15% on top of gross salary.
Employers in United Kingdom typically pay around 15% on top of gross salary. Social contributions: NI 13.8% employer / up to 12% employee. Employee income tax is 0–45% progressive, withheld through a monthly payroll cycle. 13th-month pay: not customary.
Notice period in United Kingdom: 1 week per year of service (max 12). Probation: typically 3–6 months. Severance: Statutory redundancy after 2 years. As your Employer of Record, AgileHRO drafts compliant contracts and manages terminations under local law.
Typical processing times for the main United Kingdom work permits are: Skilled Worker Visa (3 weeks), Global Talent Visa (3–8 weeks), High Potential Individual (3 weeks). Eligibility: Sponsor licence, certificate of sponsorship, English proficiency, salary above threshold. AgileHRO manages the application, documents and timeline as your Employer of Record.
START IN 48 HOURS.
We'll handle the legal entity, payroll, tax, and compliance. You focus on the work.