Hire in the United Kingdom without setting up a British entity. Peak's people-first approach lets you employ, pay and support talent across the UK while we handle PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and full employment-law compliance.
The UK combines a large, English-speaking talent pool with a well-understood, employer-friendly framework - ideal for US and international firms testing the European market.
A large, skilled, English-speaking workforce across every sector.
London remains one of the world's leading financial and professional-services centres.
A legal framework familiar to US and Commonwealth businesses.
A mature, digital-first tax and companies system that is quick to work within.
Clear statutory rules with room to structure roles around your needs.
We help you weigh whether the UK fits your values, not just the opportunity.
For most teams entering UK, an EOR is faster, cheaper and lower-risk than establishing a local entity.
| UK entity setup | Peak EOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Companies House registration plus ongoing accounting and statutory filings | No setup costs, transparent monthly pricing |
| Time to hire | Incorporation is quick, but tax, payroll and ongoing compliance add up | 2-4 weeks, full compliance included |
| Ideal for | 10+ employees, permanent commitment, local board needs | Testing markets, 1-20 employees, flexibility needed |
Your upfront entity cost with Peak. Skip UK incorporation, payroll registration and the ongoing compliance overhead - with the freedom to scale up or down without complications.
We'll tell you when setting up your own entity makes more sense. Our goal is your success, not our commission.
UK employment law is shifting under the Employment Rights Act 2025, with new day-one rights already in force. We keep every contract, deduction and filing correct - so you don't have to track it.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| PAYE income tax | 20% / 40% / 45%, with a £12,570 personal allowance |
| Employer NIC | 15% on earnings above £5,000/yr |
| Employee NIC | 8%, then 2% above the upper limit |
| Pension auto-enrolment | 8% total minimum, at least 3% from the employer |
| Filing | RTI Full Payment Submission on or before each payday |
Actual local employment specialists - not outsourced advice. TeamHub gives you compliant templates and instant payslips, with human help whenever you need it.
Deep knowledge of UK employment law - including the phased Employment Rights Act 2025 changes - a real in-house team and a business-for-good ethos.
Local specialists who know the market and the rules on the ground.
Employment lawyers in-house, not outsourced advice.
Certified specialists, ready for multi-currency operations.
No hidden fees, no billable hours, no surprises.
B1G1 partner, B Corp certified, Planet Mark certified.
TeamHub keeps you informed; humans handle the hard bits.
Hiring your first person in UK is just the start. We support the whole journey.
Disputes, performance issues and cultural integration, handled with care.
Stay ahead of law changes, regulatory updates and best practice.
Scale your team, enter new markets and get strategic advice.
Redundancy, restructuring and legal complications, expertly navigated.
The UK offers a large talent pool and a familiar business environment, but 2026 brings significant employment-law change. Getting PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and the new day-one rights right from the start matters.
