Hiring in the UK just became dramatically easier.

Rise is thrilled to announce that our Employer of Record (EOR) in the United Kingdom is now officially live, unlocking fast, compliant hiring for local and global companies expanding into the UK market.

With Rise, companies can now hire full-time UK employees without opening a local entity, navigating complex UK employment law, or taking on compliance risk.

From automated onboarding to hybrid fiat-and-crypto payroll, Rise provides the most modern, flexible EOR infrastructure available today.

Why Companies Choose Rise for EOR in the United Kingdom

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As the modern workforce becomes more global, companies need a way to hire in the UK without drowning in compliance, payroll complexity, and administrative overhead.

That’s exactly what Rise solves.

Here’s what sets Rise apart:

1. Full Compliance with Zero Entity Setup

Rise manages all UK employment requirements on your behalf:

  • Local labor laws
  • National Insurance
  • Tax filings with HMRC
  • Worker classification
  • Employment contracts

You focus on growth while Rise handles compliance.

2. Automated Onboarding & Compliant Employment Agreements

Employees onboard in minutes, not weeks.
Rise handles:

  • Identity verification
  • KYC / AML
  • Compliance checks
  • Pre-vetted UK employment agreements

3. Competitive UK Benefits Packages

Offer your UK team the benefits they expect from a local employer, including:

  • Healthcare add-ons
  • Crypto-friendly retirement options

4. Hybrid Payroll: Pay in GBP, USDC, or USDT

Rise is the only EOR in the United Kingdom offering hybrid fiat and crypto payroll:

  • Fund payroll in GBP or stablecoins
  • Employees withdraw in local currency or cryptocurrency

This gives modern teams flexibility no traditional EOR can match.

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What Rise EOR in the United Kingdom Means for Employers

Launching EOR in the UK unlocks immediate advantages for companies scaling their British workforce, without the overhead of establishing a UK entity.

Scale Faster

Hire full-time employees in days, not months.

Reduce Costs & Risk

Avoid the legal, administrative, and financial burden of opening a UK company.

Provide a Modern Compensation Experience

Hybrid payroll means employees choose their ideal mix of:

  • Local currency
  • Stablecoins
  • Cryptocurrencies

Stay Fully Compliant Across the UK

Rise manages taxes, filings, benefits, and UK labor-law adherence automatically.

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How Rise’s UK EOR Works

Rise simplifies the entire employment lifecycle:

1. Onboard Employees to Rise

Rise manages identity verification, compliance, and employment agreements.

2. Fund Payroll (GBP or Crypto)

Fund from a bank account or a crypto wallet.

3. Set Payment Schedules

Daily, weekly, monthly, milestone-based, or one-off payments.

4. Employees Withdraw in Their Preferred Currency

Local currency, stablecoins, or other crypto assets.

5. Rise Handles All Taxes, Compliance & Reporting

You stay compliant automatically with no extra software or filings needed.

Built for Startups, Global Teams & Web3 Companies Expanding into the UK

Rise is the only EOR built for the modern global workforce. Whether you’re a traditional company or a crypto-native organization, Rise supports both fiat and on-chain treasuries with full compliance.

With:

  • 90+ local currencies
  • 100+ cryptocurrencies
  • 190+ supported countries
  • SOC 2 + GDPR compliance

Rise offers the most complete hiring infrastructure for companies scaling into the United Kingdom.

The Future of EOR in the United Kingdom Starts Here

The old way of hiring in the UK as in opening entities, dealing with payroll providers, navigating UK employment laws—is over.

With Rise EOR in the United Kingdom, you can now:

  • Hire confidently
  • Pay flexibly
  • Stay compliant
  • Offer best-in-class benefits
  • Provide hybrid fiat + crypto compensation

All through a single, frictionless workflow.

If you’re scaling in the UK (or preparing to), our team is ready to help.

Learn More and get started with Rise EOR in the United Kingdom