Contractor Payroll
Services & Solutions

Understanding contractor payroll across different countries can be complex and time-consuming. We provide dedicated and compliant contractor payroll solutions for global workforces, supporting a range of hiring scenarios.

With more than 15 years of experience in contractor payroll services, we help you identify the most suitable route for your requirements in multiple countries, giving you the confidence and flexibility to hire at pace.

Our experience of placing contractors across Europe, North America, and Asia means we can quickly provide the information needed to ensure a smooth onboarding process for both you and the contractor. If you would like to hire someone but are unsure of the best approach, we can guide you wherever you are in the world.

What we offer

We deliver a comprehensive range of contractor payroll services, from traditional PAYE and Umbrella solutions to support for Limited Companies.

Whether you’re tackling IR35 in the UK, AUG in Germany or W-2 in the US, we provide clarity and ensure full compliance.

Our support spans the full contractor lifecycle, from initial hiring through to final payroll, ensuring all legal and tax obligations are met. With tools such as our online timesheet approval platform, we combine efficiency with adaptability, always prioritising your requirements.

Dedicated point of contact

You’ll have a single point of contact throughout the process, supported by a team working on your project.

Compliant bespoke solutions

We ensure contractors and agency workers on our payroll comply with all local tax and employment laws, wherever they are based.

Online timesheet reporting

Our online timesheet reporting and approval platform streamlines the process and keeps everything on schedule.

PAYE and Off-Payroll Solutions in the UK

W-2 Contractor Placements in the USA

IR-35 and off-payroll working

If you are hiring full-time contractors or placing limited company contractors, we can help. Since April 6th 2021, contractors working in the UK must be assessed as either inside or outside IR35.

We support the process from start to finish to ensure an accurate determination, confirm the correct insurances are in place, and ensure your contractors are onboarded correctly.

Why Us?

At the core of our operations lies a commitment to flexibility, compliance, and partnership. Every solution is tailored to each client, making contractor payroll management as seamless as possible.

With our experience and knowledge, we deliver accurate and globally compliant contractor payroll solutions.

Payroll experts

Our team has spent more than fifteen years delivering top-class compliant payroll services, so you are in good hands.

Flexible

We provide top-quality, responsive services and offer solutions tailored to your business needs.

100% accurate

We ensure every payroll is accurate, giving you peace of mind.

Global approach

From IR35 in the UK to AUG in Germany and W-2 in the US, we support you across major tech markets worldwide.

Testimonials

We have been a trusted and reliable provider of contractor payroll solutions for hundreds of contractors and clients. They choose us for our expertise, and they stay with us because of the quality of service we deliver.

I have worked closely with various members of the team at European Tech Recruit for some time. Their ability to attract top talent goes without saying (and their success speaks for itself), but their ability to establish a cultural as well as functional fit with NVIDIA is what sets them apart.

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Hiring Manager

NVIDIA

With professionalism and honesty, European Tech Recruit have been providing an exceptional service to Samsung, especially given the tough task of sourcing candidates for our HQ in South Korea. We are very pleased to have established a good relationship with European Tech Recruit and hope it will be a long standing one!

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Recruitment Specialist

Samsung Electronics

Ishika is very professional and transparent, she keep caring about you, your questions from the beginning until your contract stage and even beyond. I really enjoy working together, and highly recommend her.

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Automotive Software Architect Director

NXP

I would strongly recommend European Tech Recruit for the calibre of work they have delivered, regardless of the seniority of position that needs filling. Transparent advisory services were provided to us and our shortlist of candidates for our new Chief Scientific Officer, making the whole process smooth and easy.

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Owner

Median Technologies

European Tech Recruit helped us hire amazing humans across Canada, the UK, Ireland, and the US! The team provided clear and frequent communication, maintained transparency and moved with speed while delivering best-in-class candidates.

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Talent Operations Specialist

Clearco

We have been working with European Tech Recruit for almost 2 years now and we’re eager to continue doing so.

Their team has been able to provide us with a large amount of engineering profiles fitting our needs even for niche profiles/activities.

What is also very appreciated is their ability to change and refocus their search onto our fluctuating needs that are intrinsic to start-up organisations needing to grow and attract talents fast while still updating their business models.

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Engineering Manager

7 Sensing Software

European Tech Recruit team showed professionalism and effectiveness. They constantly try to understand the requirements from the beginning of the search until the position is filled. The communication is very smooth and makes the process easier. I recommend European Tech Recruit expertise.

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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Innatera

We have had the pleasure of partnering with European Tech Recruit. After sourcing over 25 quality candidates across multiple projects in Munich and Ulm for us, they became our trusted and valuable partners. We appreciate their professionalism, efficiency, and ability to understand and fulfill both technical and cultural requirements.

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Recruitment Manager

German Tier 1 Automotive OEM

Contractor Payroll
FAQs

How do you manage different contractor payroll regulations across Europe?

With experience in more than 20 European countries, we have in-depth knowledge of each nation's specific regulations, ensuring compliance and smooth onboarding for all contractors.

How are you adapting to changes such as IR35 in the UK?

We stay up to date with changing legislation, including IR35, and our teams receive regular training to ensure our guidance remains compliant.

Can you support a client who already has a candidate but needs payroll services?

Yes. If you already have a contractor in place, our ‘Pass-Through Service’ manages their payroll and ensures full compliance.

How do you guarantee the accuracy of your payroll services?

Our seasoned team, with over 20 years of expertise, follows a rigorous process to ensure every payroll detail is 100% accurate, giving clients peace of mind.

How have your contractor payroll solutions evolved with digital transformation?

We've developed our own online timesheet approval platform for efficiency. But remain flexible if you prefer to use your own system, showcasing our commitment to adaptability.

Why should a client choose you over a local payroll provider?

Our global experience, compliance capability, and tailored support set us apart. We also understand the wider hiring process, offering a joined-up experience across recruitment and payroll.

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Contractor Payroll Services & Solutions

What we offer

IR-35 and off-payroll working

Why Us?

Testimonials

Contractor Payroll FAQs

How do you manage different contractor payroll regulations across Europe?

How are you adapting to changes such as IR35 in the UK?

Can you support a client who already has a candidate but needs payroll services?

How do you guarantee the accuracy of your payroll services?

How have your contractor payroll solutions evolved with digital transformation?

Why should a client choose you over a local payroll provider?

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