Can I employ someone who lives in another country?

Many countries require foreign workers to have a visa or work permit. In this case, they must be employed by a local entity.

How do I hire someone remotely from another country?

There are a few ways to handle this, and the best choice will depend on how many workers you want to employ and for how long.

1. Seting up Your Own Entity.
2. Hiring through a Business Partner.
3. Use a Global Employment Organization (GEO)
4. Run Remote Payroll.
5. Choosing your global employment solution.

Can I hire someone from another country UK?

Anyone you want to recruit from outside the UK, excluding Irish citizens, needs to meet certain requirements and apply for permission first. You need to have a sponsor licence to hire most workers from outside the UK. The new system does not apply to EEA or Swiss citizens you already employ in the UK.

How do you pay employees in other countries?

You can pay your foreign employees through any of these means: Outsourcing your HR responsibilities to a Professional Employer Organization(PEO) Working with a third-party employer such as a business partner or and affiliate in the target country.

Can a UK company hire a foreign employee?

In most cases, UK companies aren’t allowed to formally hire foreign workers with local registration as an employer in the country in question. In some instances, local labour laws in countries do not allow employment by any foreign firm unless that firm has some sort of incorporated local presence in the country.

How do I hire an international employee UK?

You need to have a sponsor licence to hire most workers from outside the UK. The new system does not apply to EEA or Swiss citizens you already employ in the UK. EEA and Swiss citizens who were living in the UK by 31 December 2020, and their family members, can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.