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UK Guide to Hiring International Contractors (2025)
Contractor management
Legal & compliance
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Key takeaways
- Navigate compliance with confidence: Get clear, actionable guidance on local laws, tax requirements, and contracts, so you can avoid costly mistakes when hiring abroad
- Save time and money: Learn how hiring independent contractors internationally can help you scale faster, fill urgent skill gaps, and manage budgets effectively.
- Effortless global payments: Discover simple, compliant ways to pay international contractors, wherever they are, with Deel.
Struggling to fill digital skills gaps or scale your UK business with the right talent?
You’re not alone. With a persistent shortage of digital skills and ongoing labour challenges, more UK organisations are turning to the global workforce to stay competitive.
According to Deel’s 2025 research, nearly half of UK business leaders are considering hiring internationally this year to close critical gaps. But complex legal requirements, immigration rules, and compliance risks can make global hiring seem overwhelming.
That’s where our guide comes in.
The UK Guide to Hiring International Contractors (2025) explains everything UK companies need to find, onboard, and pay overseas talent confidently and without compliance headaches.
Who will benefit from this guide?
This guide is perfect for:
- UK startups and scale-ups expanding internationally
- HR and People Ops leaders facing digital skills shortages
- Finance and compliance teams managing global contractors
- Founders and business owners seeking fast, flexible hiring solutions
- Anyone looking to grow a UK business with top global talent
What’s inside?
Inside, you’ll find:
- What is an independent contractor? Understand the legal definition and why it matters
- Why hire international independent contractors? See the advantages for UK businesses
- Step-by-step hiring process: A practical walkthrough from sourcing to onboarding
- How to pay international contractors: Explore payment methods and Deel’s solutions
- Key legal and compliance considerations: Navigate tax forms, contracts, and local laws with ease
- FAQs: Get answers to the most common UK employer questions
- Hiring made easy with Deel: Learn how Deel streamlines global contractor hiring and compliance
Ready to unlock global talent for your UK business? Download the UK Guide to Hiring International Contractors (2025) now.