Last Updated on March 21, 2026 by James Hartley
Deel, Remote, and Oyster are the three leading Employer of Record (EOR) platforms for UK companies hiring internationally in 2026. Remote wins on price at $299/employee/month, Deel wins on UK PAYE integration and SEA coverage at $599/month, and Oyster wins on guided onboarding for first-time international hirers at $399/month. For UK companies hiring in Europe post-Brexit without EU entities — the most common use case — Remote’s fully owned European entities and lowest price make it the default choice unless equity management or UK PAYE integration are priorities, in which case Deel wins.
For UK Companies Hiring Internationally — and Singapore Companies Expanding Across SEA — 2026 EOR Comparison
The International Hiring Problem Every UK Company Faces
- Perfect candidate found — lives in Berlin. Your company is registered in London.
- No German entity = 12 browser tabs, €15,000 law firm quotes, 3–6 month setup
- German Arbeitsrecht, Sozialversicherung, Lohnsteuer — mandatory, all in German
- Post-Brexit: UK companies no longer have EU freedom of movement for staff
- Misclassify a contractor as an employee? German fines: €50,000+ per case
- Hiring in France, Netherlands, Portugal too? Multiply compliance × country
Employer of Record: Hire Anywhere, Compliantly
📋 Deel — UK PAYE + global EOR, equity mgmt, $599/mo
🔑 Remote — fully owned EU entities, lowest price, $299/mo
🦐 Oyster — guided onboarding, SME-friendly, $399/mo
💰 All three — one GBP/USD invoice, local payroll handled
⏳ Onboard in days — vs months of entity setup + legal fees
$299/mo
Remote’s flat-rate EOR per employee/month — lowest in category. Annual: $249.
35,000+
Companies on Deel. $12B valuation. Own entities UK, Germany, France + 100+ countries.
$35,880
Saved per year choosing Remote over Deel for 10 EOR employees — enough to fund a hire.
180+
Countries via Remote and Oyster. Deel covers 150+. All cover every major EU market.
£49/mo
Deel UK PAYE — the only platform handling UK domestic payroll + global EOR together.
⚡ Quick Navigation — EOR Hub, Deel Cluster & UK Resources
- 🏠 EOR Hub: Employer of Record UK — Complete Guide →
- Deel Deal — Negotiated Pricing for ThriveOnz360 Members →
- Deel Review 2026: Full Deep-Dive Including UK PAYE →
- Deel Review UK 2026: Global EOR & Payroll →
- Deel UK Payroll Pricing 2026: Cost & ROI Analysis →
- DIY vs Xero vs Deel: UK Payroll Decision Guide →
You found the perfect candidate. She lives in Berlin. Your company is registered in London. Post-Brexit, you can no longer simply employ her the way you could pre-2021 — Germany requires a registered employer paying German social contributions and income tax. Your HR manager starts Googling “how to employ someone in Germany as a UK company.” An hour later: 12 browser tabs, €15,000 law firm quotes, and no clear path forward.
This is what hiring internationally without an Employer of Record looks like. Deel, Remote, and Oyster exist to solve exactly this problem — legally employing your international workers on your behalf, handling payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance in each country, while you direct the work. This comparison covers everything UK-headquartered companies need to choose the right platform — plus a complete guide for Singapore companies expanding across SEA.
Understanding the Category: EOR vs Global Payroll vs Contractor Management
Employer of Record (EOR) — $299–599/mo
The EOR is the legal employer on paper. You control the work. EOR handles local employment contracts under country law, payroll in local currency, statutory deductions, benefits, compliance, and year-end tax filings. For UK companies: the EOR’s local entity employs your worker — you have no direct employment law liability in Germany, France, Portugal, or whichever country they are based in.
When you need it: Hiring full-time employees in countries where you have no registered entity. The post-Brexit default for UK companies with EU team members.
Global Payroll (Own Entity) — $20–50/mo
If your company already has registered entities — UK Ltd + German GmbH + Singapore Pte Ltd — you do not need EOR. You need global payroll processing. The platform handles calculations, tax deductions, and statutory filings across your owned entities from one dashboard. Deel handles UK PAYE at £49/employee/month for your UK entity.
When you need it: You have your own local entities and want unified payroll visibility across multiple countries from one dashboard.
Contractor Management — $29–49/mo
Contractors are not employees — EOR is not required. But consolidated invoicing, localised contracts with IP assignment, misclassification risk assessment, and multi-currency payments benefit from a platform. All three offer this as a lower-cost service. For UK companies: Deel’s contractor module also flags IR35 risk factors per engagement.
When you need it: Freelancers or contractors in multiple countries — compliant contracts, IP protection, consolidated payments. IR35 Guide →
⚠ The Misclassification Risk — Why This Matters for UK Companies
Paying someone as a contractor when they function as an employee creates serious legal exposure. Germany: €50,000+ fines for Scheinselbstständigkeit (bogus self-employment). France: back-payment of social charges (~40–45% on salary) for the full period. Netherlands: ZZP enforcement significantly tightened in 2024–2025. UK: IR35 — HMRC can assess unpaid income tax and NI for the full period of a misclassified engagement. All three platforms include misclassification protection: if authorities reclassify your contractor as an employee, the EOR absorbs the liability. Full UK guide: IR35 Guide 2026 → | IR35 and EOR: How Deel Manages UK Contractor Compliance →
Quick Platform Comparison: Deel vs Remote vs Oyster 2026
| Feature | Deel | Remote | Oyster |
|---|---|---|---|
| EOR Price | $599/employee/mo | $299/employee/mo ★ | $399/employee/mo |
| UK PAYE (own entity employees) | ✅ £49/employee/mo ★ | Via UK EOR only | Via UK EOR only |
| Contractor Management | $49/contractor/mo | $29/mo (1st free) ★ | $29/contractor/mo |
| Countries (EOR) | 150+ | 180+ ★ | 180+ ★ |
| Own Legal Entities | Mix (owned + partners) | Yes — fully owned, all ★ | Mix (owned + partners) |
| EU Coverage (post-Brexit UK) | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Excellent ★ | ✅ Good |
| SEA Coverage | ✅ Excellent ★ | ✅ Good | ✅ Good |
| Equity / Stock Options | ✅ Full management ★ | ✅ Basic | ❌ Limited |
| Free HRIS (200 employees) | ✅ Yes ★ | Basic | Basic |
| IR35 Risk Flagging | ✅ Yes ★ | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Xero Integration | ✅ Native ★ | ✅ Yes | ✅ Limited |
| Customer Support | 24/7 + dedicated CSM ★ | 24/7 email/chat | Business hours only |
| Onboarding Speed | 24–72 hours ★ | 3–7 business days | 3–7 business days |
| G2 Rating | 4.8/5 ★ | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
Platform Deep Dives
Deel — The Global Payroll Market Leader (Best for UK + International)
Pricing
- UK PAYE: £49/employee/month (HMRC RTI, NI, auto-enrolment)
- EOR: $599/employee/month (custom at 50+ employees)
- Contractor: $49/contractor/month (IR35 flagging, IP assignment)
- Global Payroll (own entity): from $29/employee/month
- Deel HR (HRIS): Free with EOR/contractor (up to 200 employees)
- Immigration: Custom per visa/work permit (incl. UK Skilled Worker)
Key Advantage for UK Companies
Deel is the only platform in this comparison that covers both UK PAYE for domestic employees (£49/month) and international EOR for overseas staff ($599/month) in a single dashboard. UK companies with hybrid teams — UK PAYE staff + EU EOR employees + international contractors — get unified HR visibility, one Xero payroll journal integration, and one compliance team managing everything. No other platform in this category offers this combination. See: Deel Review UK 2026 → | Full Deel Review 2026 →
UK Payroll Stack
PAYE, HMRC RTI (FPS + EPS), employer and employee NI, auto-enrolment pension, SSP/SMP, P60/P45, Employment Allowance. Native Xero integration — payroll journals post automatically. Full UK compliance at £49/employee/month. Guide: Deel UK Payroll Pricing 2026 →
Equity Management
ESOP, RSU, SAR grants with country-specific tax documentation. Vesting schedule management, employee equity portal, Carta integration. For UK startups extending equity to international hires — no other SMB EOR platform matches this.
SEA Coverage (Own Entities)
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam — own entities. One consolidated SGD/USD invoice covering VND, IDR, PHP payroll. Decisive advantage over Remote and Oyster for SEA. UK + SEA in one system is uniquely Deel.
✅ Strengths
- Only platform: UK PAYE + global EOR in one system
- Best SEA EOR — own entities in 6 SEA markets
- Full equity management (ESOP/RSU) — competitors lack this
- Free HRIS for 200 employees — replaces BambooHR/Personio
- Native Xero integration (payroll journals + expense sync)
- 24/7 support + dedicated CSM at enterprise tier
- Fastest onboarding — 24–72 hours in established markets
⚠ Weaknesses
- Most expensive EOR — $599 vs Remote’s $299
- Uses third-party partners in some smaller markets (ask per country)
- Platform complexity can overwhelm first-time international hirers
- Support quality inconsistent on complex edge-case issues
- Contractor pricing ($49/mo) highest in category vs $29 Remote/Oyster
Remote — The Compliance-First Price Leader (Best for EU Hiring)
Pricing
- EOR: $299/employee/month flat (all countries). Annual: $249.
- Contractor: $29/month. First contractor: free.
- Global Payroll (own entity): $50/employee/month
- Remote Recruit (ATS): Custom pricing (post to 200+ job boards)
Annual cost (10 EOR employees): Remote $35,880 · Oyster $47,880 · Deel $71,880. Saving vs Deel: enough to fund one additional hire.
Fully Owned Entity Advantage
Remote uses its own registered legal entity in every country — no sub-contracted partners. Single chain of accountability: compliance issue in Germany = Remote Germany GmbH’s problem, not an outsourced provider’s. European coverage: Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic — 30+ European countries, all owned entities. For UK companies whose boards require fully-owned entity structures (common in regulated sectors), Remote is the compliance standard.
✅ Strengths
- Lowest EOR pricing — $299 flat regardless of country
- Fully owned entities everywhere — highest compliance consistency
- Best EU compliance (Germany Works Council, France 35hr week, UK)
- Free first contractor — best way to test before committing
- 180+ countries — widest geographic reach
- Strong GDPR compliance with owned EU entities
- Remote Recruit (ATS) — post to 200+ job boards, handoff to EOR
⚠ Weaknesses
- No dedicated UK PAYE product for UK companies’ direct employees
- No equity management — dealbreaker for startups with stock options
- Less HRIS depth than Deel
- Global payroll at $50/employee (vs Deel’s $29)
- No dedicated CSM on standard plans
- Less deep SEA coverage vs Deel’s owned entities
Oyster — The SME-Friendly Option (Best for First-Time International Hirers)
Pricing
- EOR: $399/employee/month (10–15% discount annual)
- Contractor: $29/contractor/month
- Oyster Scale: Custom pricing for 20+ employees
Key Differentiator: Guided Onboarding
Country hiring guides in plain English — statutory contributions, leave entitlements, and termination rules explained without a lawyer. Total cost calculator before you commit. Three-tier benefits selection (Statutory / Market Standard / Competitive) with costs shown upfront. Contract preview before employee signs. For HR managers making their first international hire, this reduces the cognitive load significantly.
✅ Strengths
- Best guided onboarding for first-time international hirers
- Transparent total cost of employment calculator
- Three-tier benefits selection with upfront cost display
- Good EU and North American coverage
- Clean, approachable UX — not overwhelming for small HR teams
⚠ Weaknesses
- No equity management
- No dedicated UK PAYE product
- Partner-based model in many countries (not fully owned entities)
- Business-hours support only — no 24/7 coverage
- More expensive than Remote without meaningfully more features
Deel vs Remote vs Oyster for UK Companies: What Actually Matters
The UK context changes the comparison in three important ways that don’t appear in a platform-agnostic EOR review.
1. UK PAYE + International EOR in One System
Only Deel offers native UK PAYE processing for UK-registered companies’ direct employees (£49/employee/month), alongside its EOR and contractor products. Remote and Oyster can serve as EOR for UK employees of foreign companies, but they cannot process UK payroll for UK-registered companies’ own employees in the same system. For a UK scale-up with 10 UK employees + 5 EU EOR hires: Deel gives you one dashboard, one Xero integration, one compliance team. Remote + Xero Payroll gives you two systems. For companies below 10 UK employees, Xero Payroll (included in Xero Standard) is usually cheaper. Full breakdown: Deel UK Payroll Pricing 2026 → | How to Hire UK Employees Without a UK Entity →
2. Post-Brexit EU Hiring — The Core UK Use Case
All three platforms solve the post-Brexit EU hiring problem: UK company, EU-based employee, no EU entity required. The platform comparison across key EU hiring markets:
| Country | Deel EOR | Remote EOR | Oyster EOR | UK Company Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Excellent ★ | ✅ Good | Remote for cost; Deel if equity needed |
| 🇫🇷 France | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Excellent ★ | ✅ Good | Remote for cost; Deel if equity needed |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Excellent ★ | ✅ Good | Remote for cost (ZZP enforcement context) |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Excellent ★ | ✅ Good | Remote for cost; all three strong |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | ✅ Good | ✅ Excellent ★ | ✅ Good | Remote (owned entity + lowest cost) |
| 🇺🇸 USA | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Good | Deel if equity; Remote if cost. Deel vs ADP → |
3. IR35 and UK Contractor Compliance
Since April 2021, medium and large UK companies must assess each PSC contractor engagement for IR35. All three platforms include a misclassification risk assessment tool that covers the core tests: control, substitution, mutuality of obligation, and exclusivity. Deel’s assessment maps most directly to the IR35 determination criteria. However, none of these platforms produce a formal Status Determination Statement (SDS) — for medium and large UK companies, an employment solicitor is still required. Full guides: IR35 Guide 2026: UK Companies and Contractors → | IR35 and EOR: How Deel Manages UK Contractor Compliance →
EOR Cost Comparison by Headcount
| Scenario (12 months) | Deel ($599/mo) | Remote ($299/mo) ★ | Oyster ($399/mo) | Saving (Remote vs Deel) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 EOR employee | $7,188 | $3,588 | $4,788 | Save $3,600 |
| 5 EOR employees | $35,940 | $17,940 | $23,940 | Save $18,000 |
| 10 EOR employees | $71,880 | $35,880 | $47,880 | Save $35,880 |
| 20 EOR employees | $143,760 | $71,760 | $95,760 | Save $71,880 |
| 🇬🇧 UK: 10 PAYE + 5 EU EOR | £490/mo + $35,940/yr | N/A (no UK PAYE product) | N/A (no UK PAYE product) | Deel only for unified UK + EU |
When is Deel’s premium justified over Remote?
When platform-specific features create equivalent or greater value: (1) UK PAYE integration alongside international EOR — no other platform offers this; (2) equity management for startups with stock option programmes — Remote and Oyster both lack this; (3) SEA hiring — Deel’s own entities in 6 SEA markets are decisive; (4) onboarding speed — 24–72 hours vs Remote’s 3–7 days matters in competitive talent markets. If none of these four factors apply to your situation, Remote wins on price at every headcount scale.
Use Case Scenarios: Which Platform Wins Where
UK Company Scenarios
🇬🇧 UK Scenario 1: London Fintech, 12 UK + 3 EU EOR Hires — Deel
20-person London SaaS (Series A). 12 UK employees on PAYE. First EU hires: 2 engineers in Germany, 1 designer in Portugal. All three receiving stock options. Currently paying EU staff as contractors.
Winner: Deel
- Only platform: UK PAYE (12 × £49/mo) + EU EOR (3 × $599/mo) in one system
- Equity management — non-negotiable for Series A stock options
- Single Xero integration for all payroll journal entries
- UK case study: 15-Person London Fintech →
🇬🇧 UK Scenario 2: Manchester Consulting, First German Hire — Remote
15-person firm. 1 senior consultant in Berlin for EU BD. No prior international hiring. No equity, no HRIS complexity. Already using Xero Payroll for UK staff. Cost-sensitive.
Winner: Remote
- $299/month vs Deel’s $599 — $3,600/year saved for one hire
- Fully owned Remote Germany GmbH entity
- Free first contractor to test platform before committing
- Xero Payroll already handles UK staff — no need for Deel UK PAYE layer
🇬🇧 UK Scenario 3: Bristol Agency, 12 International Contractors — Remote Contractor
10 UK staff, 12 contractors across Germany, Poland, Philippines, India. Genuine project-based work. No formal contracts or IP assignment currently. Need: compliant contracts + IP protection + consolidated USD/EUR payments.
Winner: Remote Contractor (with IR35 SDS from solicitor for UK-based contractors)
- Free first contractor to test platform
- $29 vs Deel’s $49/mo ($2,160/year saved for 12 contractors)
- Misclassification risk flag + IP assignment across all markets
🇬🇧 UK Scenario 4: First-Time International HR Team — Oyster
20-person UK retail brand. 4 hires in Netherlands + 3 in Portugal. HR manager has never hired internationally. Needs clear cost modelling before making offers. No equity, straightforward compliance.
Winner: Oyster (or Remote if cost is paramount)
- Country guides for Netherlands and Portugal in plain English
- Total cost calculator shows exact monthly cost before committing
- Three-tier benefits selection with transparent trade-offs
- Note: Remote saves $8,400/year for 7 EOR employees — if cost is paramount, choose Remote
Singapore Company Scenarios
🌎 SG Scenario 1: Series A — Hiring Across SEA with Equity — Deel
30-person startup; 5 engineers Vietnam, 3 Indonesia, 2 Philippines; stock options for all hires. Deel wins — own entities in all three SEA markets, only platform with equity management, 72-hour onboarding. Remote and Oyster do not offer equity management.
🌎 SG Scenario 2: Consulting Firm, First EU Hire — Remote
15-person Singapore firm; 1 consultant in Berlin; cost-sensitive; no equity. Remote wins — $299 vs $599, $3,600/year saved, fully owned German entity, free contractor to test before committing.
Decision Framework: Which Platform to Choose
Choose Deel if:
- You want UK PAYE + international EOR in one system
- You offer equity/stock options to international hires
- SEA is your primary hiring region (own entities in 6 markets)
- Contractor-to-employee conversion is part of your strategy
- IP protection for engineering hires is business-critical
- Onboarding speed is critical (24–72 hours needed)
- Scaling past 20+ international hires, need enterprise support
- You use Xero and want the deepest payroll integration
Choose Remote if:
- Cost is the primary factor — $299 flat rate is decisive
- Europe is your primary hiring region (Germany, France, Netherlands)
- Your board requires fully-owned entity model for compliance
- You already use Xero Payroll for UK staff — no unified PAYE need
- Needs are straightforward: compliant employment + payroll
- Want to test EOR with a free contractor account first
- Team size: 2–25 international employees, no equity
Choose Oyster if:
- HR team is new to international hiring — guided onboarding essential
- Transparent total cost modelling before committing is a priority
- North America or mixed EU+NA is your primary hiring region
- Mid-tier pricing ($399) is acceptable vs Remote’s $299
- Simplicity over feature depth for 5–20 international employees
- Three-tier benefits selection (statutory/market/competitive) is useful
Quick Decision Table
| Primary Use Case | Recommended | Key Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 UK company — UK PAYE + EU EOR in one system | Deel | Only platform with native UK PAYE + global EOR |
| 🇬🇧 UK company — EU EOR only, existing Xero Payroll for UK | Remote | $299 flat rate + fully owned EU entities |
| 🇬🇧 UK startup — equity grants to international hires | Deel | Only platform with full equity management |
| 🇬🇧 UK agency — international contractors, cost-sensitive | Remote Contractor | $29/mo vs $49 + first contractor free |
| 🇬🇧 UK team — first international hire, need guidance | Oyster | Best guided onboarding for first-time hirers |
| 🌎 SG company — SEA hiring with equity | Deel | Own entities in 6 SEA markets + equity management |
| 🌎 SG company — Europe only, cost-sensitive | Remote | $299 flat + fully owned EU entities |
| Anywhere — first hire, test before committing | Remote | $299 + free first contractor to test |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best EOR platform for UK companies in 2026?
For UK companies that need both UK PAYE processing and international EOR in one system, Deel is the best option — £49/employee/month for UK PAYE and $599/month for international EOR in one dashboard with a native Xero integration. For UK companies that only need international EOR (and already use Xero Payroll for UK staff), Remote wins on price at $299/employee/month with fully owned European entities. Oyster at $399/month is best for teams making their first international hire who need guided onboarding. Full review: Deel Review UK 2026 → | Best EOR UK 2026: Full Comparison → | EOR UK Complete Guide →
Can a UK company hire in Europe without an EU entity after Brexit?
Yes — this is the core post-Brexit use case all three platforms solve. UK-registered companies can employ workers in EU countries without establishing a local entity. The platform’s EU entity becomes the legal employer in the relevant country, handling employment contracts under local law, payroll in local currency, statutory social contributions, and HR compliance. Remote’s fully owned European entities (Germany, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Poland and 30+ others) make it the most structurally robust option for EU EOR at the lowest price. Full guide: Global Payroll for UK Startups 2026 → | How to Hire UK Employees Without a UK Entity →
Which EOR platform is best for UK companies that also need UK PAYE?
Deel is the only platform that offers native UK PAYE processing for UK-registered companies’ direct employees (£49/employee/month) alongside its EOR products for international hires. Remote and Oyster cannot process UK payroll for UK-registered companies’ direct employees. If you need both UK domestic payroll and international EOR in one system with a single Xero integration, Deel is the only option in this category. Full comparison: UK Payroll: DIY vs Xero vs Deel → | Deel UK Payroll Pricing 2026 →
How do these platforms handle IR35 for UK contractors?
All three platforms include a contractor misclassification risk assessment mapping to the key IR35 tests: control, substitution, mutuality of obligation, and exclusivity. Deel’s assessment maps most closely to the IR35 determination criteria. However, none of these platforms produce a formal Status Determination Statement (SDS). For medium and large UK companies subject to the off-payroll working rules, a qualified employment solicitor is still required for formal SDS assessments. Full guides: IR35 Guide 2026 → | IR35 and EOR: How Deel Manages UK Contractor Compliance →
How does UK auto-enrolment work for employees hired via an EOR?
UK auto-enrolment applies to UK-based employees employed under UK employment law. For employees employed via Deel or Remote UK EOR, the platform’s UK entity handles auto-enrolment assessment, enrolment, and contribution calculation (employer minimum 3%, employee minimum 5% on qualifying earnings for 2025/26). For UK companies’ direct employees on Deel UK Payroll, Deel handles auto-enrolment automatically as part of the £49/employee/month service. Full guide: UK Auto-Enrolment Pension Guide 2026 →
Do I need an EOR or can I pay international workers as contractors?
You can pay as contractors — but misclassification risk is serious. Germany, France, and the Netherlands are among the most enforcement-active EU markets for bogus self-employment, and all increased enforcement from 2022–2024. UK IR35 means HMRC can assess unpaid income tax and NI for the full period of a misclassified engagement. For ongoing full-time workers who work exclusively for you, follow your direction, and use your equipment, EOR is strongly recommended. For short-term project work with clear deliverables and genuine multi-client independence, contractor arrangements work with proper misclassification protection. Full guide: IR35 Guide 2026 →
Is there a free trial available?
None of the three platforms offer a self-serve free trial for EOR — EOR involves real legal employment and cannot be trialled without commitment. Remote offers a genuinely free contractor plan for your first contractor (no credit card required) — the closest thing to a free trial in this category. All three offer product demos on request.
How do Deel, Remote, and Oyster integrate with Xero?
All three integrate with Xero. Deel’s integration is the most complete: UK PAYE payroll journals, EOR payroll journals, and contractor expense reimbursements all sync to Xero automatically on approval. Remote’s Xero integration is solid for EOR journal entries. Oyster’s is more limited and may require manual reconciliation steps for some transaction types.
What happens if I need to terminate an EOR employee?
All three platforms manage termination compliantly per local law. Key timelines: UK (via EOR) — statutory minimum notice (1 week per year of service, up to 12 weeks), written reason mandatory after 2 years; Germany — 1–7 months notice depending on tenure, strict documentation requirements; France — minimum 8-week process (entretien préalable + written notification + notice period). Most common mistake: under-estimating the timeline. UK and German terminations typically take 8–20 weeks to process correctly. See also: UK Employment Law 2026: What EOR Handles For You →
ThriveOnz360 Verdict — Deel vs Remote vs Oyster 2026
🏆 Deel — UK Companies + SEA Expansion
- Only platform: UK PAYE + global EOR
- Full equity management (ESOP/RSU)
- Own entities in 6 SEA markets
- Free HRIS (up to 200 employees)
🏆 Remote — Cost-Sensitive + EU Hiring
- $299 flat rate — lowest in category
- Fully owned entities everywhere
- Best EU compliance posture
- Free first contractor to test
Start at remote.com
🏆 Oyster — First-Time International Hirers
- Best guided onboarding
- Transparent total cost calculator
- Three-tier benefits selection
- Mid-tier pricing ($399/mo)
Explore at oysterhr.com
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Last updated: April 2026. Deel pricing (EOR $599/month, Contractor $49/month, UK Payroll £49/month), Remote pricing (EOR $299/month, Contractor $29/month), and Oyster pricing (EOR $399/month) accurate as of Q1 2026 — verify with respective providers. UK employer NI rate (13.8%), auto-enrolment minimums (employer 3%, employee 5%) accurate for 2025/26 — verify at gov.uk. IR35 guidance is informational and does not constitute a legal Status Determination Statement — consult a qualified employment solicitor for formal SDS. ThriveOnz360 is a Deel affiliate partner and receives commissions on Deel subscriptions. Where Remote and Oyster are recommended, ThriveOnz360 does not receive commission. This does not influence editorial recommendations.
Former City of London fintech advisor and SME growth strategist with 12 years building lean tech stacks for founders across the UK and Southeast Asia. James has guided 500+ SMEs through software decisions that cut costs and unlock growth — and believes every founder deserves a trusted, independent voice on their side. Every review published on ThriveOnz360 follows the platform’s Editorial Standards — tools are independently assessed against UK-specific criteria including HMRC compliance, GBP pricing, FCA registration, and IR35 implications.