Dan: It’s certainly possible for a UK company to hire US employees. There are several US payroll companies that handle this type of thing but it raises legal and tax issues, the most important of which is that you probably will be subject to US tax and business registration by doing so.
Can I work remotely for a UK company from India?
The short answer is that you cannot work on a dependent visa. If you are working fully remotely – no part of your businees being connected with UK or UK residents and paid in India – it is unlikely that you would be caught for UK taxes.
Do you need a work permit to work remotely in the UK?
You are only required to have a work visa (provided you require one) if you work IN the UK. Therefore, if you are working remotely, even for a UK-based company, you will not need a UK visa. You may need to apply for a visa in the country from which you are working though (again, if this is required in your case).
Can you be an employee of a UK company?
If your company has a UK presence, becoming an employee of that is by far the simplest way forwards; you’re done. If it really has no UK presence then it won’t be able to handle UK payroll, UK tax PAYE, UK NI, and so on, and this could produce some difficulties.
Can a US company pay ni in the UK?
One way around these difficulties would be for you to form a one-person UK corporation and have your US employer pay that as if a contractor, then you can handle UK PAYE and NI from your corporation.
Can a US citizen work for a UK company?
So, it is likely that a UK payroll will be operated and you will have UK taxes deducted. If you are also a US Citizen then you will also be liable to US tax on your worldwide income which will include the income from the UK company. You will however be able to claim double tax relief, thus reducing your US taxes for the UK tax suffered.
Are there any US companies in the UK?
There are thousands of people in the UK working for US companies based in Washington State, including Microsoft and Amazon, and I’d wager that almost none of them are paying their tax in Washinton State, so I have to wonder why you think you will be.
