Category: Global Teams

Overview The cost went up: Employer National Insurance rose to 15% in April 2025, and the threshold where it kicks in dropped to £5,000. Every UK..

Overview Most offshoring decisions focus on cost and skills, and overlook the factor that quietly determines success: cultural alignment. South Africa shares more business and communication..

Overview South African talent can cost UK startups 50 to 60% less than equivalent London hires. For a funded startup, that saving translates directly into months..

Overview Permanent establishment (PE) risk is one of the most overlooked compliance exposures for UK businesses hiring in South Africa. A PE finding triggers South African..

Overview Running payroll for South African employees through UK systems creates serious HMRC and SARS compliance conflicts. An Employer of Record handles South African payroll entirely..

Overview South Africa is one of the most cost-effective markets for UK businesses to place sales and marketing talent. An Employer of Record (EOR) lets you..

Overview Two different models: A PEO and an EOR are not the same thing, and choosing the wrong one can create real compliance risk. Entity matters:..

Overview Setting up a legal entity in South Africa is costly, slow, and often unnecessary. An Employer of Record (EOR) lets you hire compliantly without the..

Overview Rising employment costs are pushing UK SMEs to look beyond British borders for their next hire South Africa is emerging as a practical alternative, offering..

Overview Most UK businesses underestimate what distributed hiring actually requires — and patch the gaps with spreadsheets and group chats instead of proper systems. The non-negotiables..