Expatriate Payroll Services in the UK

Managing payroll for employees working across borders is rarely straightforward. The UK’s PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system brings with it strict reporting obligations — and HMRC penalties for mistakes can be severe.

If your company is sending employees to the UK, employing UK nationals while operating from overseas, or managing a mobile workforce, you need a trusted partner who understands the detail of UK payroll compliance.

At Türner & Co, we specialise in expatriate payroll services for overseas employers. We make sure your employees are paid correctly, your reporting is complete, and your company stays fully compliant with UK law.

Our Expatriate Payroll Services

We provide a comprehensive suite of services to cover every payroll compliance scenario for globally mobile employees in the UK:

  • Short-Term Business Visitor (STBV) Arrangements – Preparing and administering STBV agreements with HMRC so that qualifying employees can benefit from PAYE treaty exemptions. Read more about STBV services
  • Appendix 5 – Foreign Tax Credit Relief – If your UK-based employee is subject to foreign tax on their earnings, we can apply for an Appendix 5 arrangement so that the foreign tax can be set against UK PAYE, avoiding double taxation. Learn more about Appendix 5 Arrangements
  • Appendix 6 – Modified Payroll for Assignees – For employees on assignment in the UK, we can operate a modified PAYE arrangement under Appendix 6, ensuring that shadow payroll reporting is accurate and aligns with tax equalisation policies. Learn more about Appendix 6 Arrangements
  • Shadow Payroll in the UK – Running a shadow payroll for inbound assignees so that UK PAYE and NIC are reported correctly, while your employees remain on home payroll. Explore our Shadow Payroll Services
  • Off-Payrolling (IR35) Rules – Helping you understand and comply with the UK’s off-payrolling legislation for contractors and personal service companies. Understand IR35 rules
  • Non-Resident Directors – Managing PAYE and reporting obligations for non-resident directors of UK companies. UK tax compliance for non-resident directors
  • Overseas Businesses Employing UK Nationals or Remote Workers – If your company employs staff in the UK but has no physical presence here, we can register and operate a UK payroll on your behalf to ensure compliance. Read more about running a UK payroll as a non-resident employer
  • Tax Equalisation & Net-to-Net Payroll – Implementing equalisation and reconciliation calculations so that assignees are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged by their UK assignment. Find out about tax equalisation
  • PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA) and P11Ds – Preparing and submitting UK returns for benefits and expenses provided to employees, and negotiating PAYE Settlement Agreements where appropriate. More on PSA and P11Ds

Why Choose Türner & Co?

  • We work exclusively with overseas businesses. All our clients are based outside the UK but have employees working here.
  • We simplify complex UK rules. Whether it’s Appendix 5, Appendix 6, shadow payroll or IR35, we explain what you need to know in plain English (or German if preferred).
  • We offer a joined-up service. Our payroll support links seamlessly with our tax return services for assignees, ensuring full compliance for both the employer and the employee.
  • We are proactive and reliable. You’ll know what needs doing, when, and how we will handle it.

Complete Payroll Support for Your Globally Mobile Employees

From short-term business visitors to long-term assignees, or UK employees working for a company with no UK base, we help you manage every aspect of UK payroll compliance for internationally mobile employees. Explore our individual services through the links above, or get in touch with our team to discuss how we can support your company’s UK payroll needs.

FAQs

Yes. We prepare P11Ds and assist with PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSAs) to ensure all benefits and expenses are reported and settled correctly with HMRC.

Contact Our Experts

Jack Waller-Smith

Assistant Manager

Payroll

Sarah English

Senior Manager