UK Founder Case Study: How a 15-Person London Fintech Built a Compliant Global Team Using Deel, Xero, and 1st Formations

UK founder case study global team deel xero: UK startups can hire internationally without registering a local entity by using an Employer of Record (EOR) — a third-party company that becomes the legal employer in the target country, handling local payroll, tax, employment contracts, and statutory contributions. Deel, Remote, and Oyster are the leading EOR platforms. Cost: £99–£599 per employee per month, versus £3,000–£8,000+ to register and maintain a foreign entity. Below is the full three-year playbook from a 15-person London fintech that built teams in Portugal, Singapore, and Philippines for £13,704/year total.

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