The United Kingdom remains one of the most attractive markets for European and French-speaking companies wishing to expand internationally.

Despite Brexit, it maintains a strong economic environment, a robust business culture, and openness to foreign investment.
But to hire locally without creating a subsidiary, one solution stands out: portage salarial, or Employer of Record (EOR).

In this article, discover the Top 5 Employer of Record (EOR) companies in the UK in 2025, based on local presence, legal compliance, human support, and intercultural expertise.

Why choose portage salarial in the UK?

Hiring in the UK offers real business opportunities, but British employment regulations — between HMRC, IR35, pensions, National Insurance, and employment laws — can quickly become complex.
The EOR (Employer of Record) model allows foreign companies to test the market, employ local staff, and remain compliant with UK legislation without creating a legal entity.

Key advantages:

• Fast setup without creating a local entity
• Full compliance with HMRC and UK employment law
• Integrated management of payroll, taxes, pensions, and leave
• Flexible solution to hire commercial, technical, or support profiles
• Local bilingual (English/French) assistance

Our criteria for selecting the Top 5

We selected providers based on five key criteria:

• Genuine local presence and UK market expertise
• Legal compliance (HMRC, IR35, Employment Law)
• Human and intercultural support
• Responsiveness and process transparency
• Client satisfaction and Franco-British experience

Top 5 Employer of Record Companies in the UK (2025)

1. Expandys – Your trusted Franco-British partner 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Based in London, Expandys has been supporting French, European, and French-speaking companies with their HR projects in the UK for nearly 20 years.
Our mission: to provide a local, compliant, and people-focused solution to secure your recruitment in the UK market.

Why choose Expandys?

• Local presence in London with a Franco-British team

• Full expertise: HR, payroll, IR35 compliance, and local taxation

• Secure contracts aligned with UK Employment Law standards

• Human-centered support for both employee and employer

• Deep intercultural understanding between France and the UK, easing team integration

• Tailored services for exporting SMEs and mid-sized companies

At Expandys, EOR is not just an administrative formality — it’s a tool for sustainable integration and performance.

Learn more: Employer of Record in the UK with Expandys

2. Deel

A popular international EOR solution, Deel offers 100% digital management of contracts and payroll.
Its “plug & play” model is fast, but less suited for companies seeking close human support and personalized guidance.

3. Remote

Remote is a global platform well-established in the EOR field.
It stands out for its automation, but the lack of local presence in the UK limits its effectiveness for projects that require strong human involvement.

4. Shield GEO

Based in London, Shield GEO provides specialized EOR services for the UK market.
Strong on compliance, but more oriented toward large international accounts than SMEs or French-speaking companies.

5. Velocity Global

Operating in over 180 countries, Velocity Global combines technology and compliance.
Its strength lies in centralized management, but its approach remains global and less connected to the specificities of the UK market.

Expandys: A human and Franco-British approach to EOR

What sets Expandys apart is our Franco-British dual culture and hands-on approach.
Our local teams support both client companies and employees within a transparent, compliant, and human framework.

Our strengths:

• Ongoing dialogue between French and British HR teams
• Compliance with IR35, HMRC, and Employment Law
• Human support for employees (guidance, integration, benefits)
• Bilingual service to ease communication between headquarters and local teams
• Confidentiality and legal security at every step of the process

Expandys represents a human-scale approach — the opposite of fully digital platforms — placing trust and relationships at the heart of our service.

In summary: Expandys, your EOR partner in the UK

Ready to hire in the UK without creating a subsidiary?

Rely on Expandys, your trusted Franco-British partner for EOR projects in the UK.
Our local teams provide a tailored, compliant, and human-centered approach to ensure the success of your recruitment and the smooth integration of your employees.