Entrepreneurs who want to open a recruitment agency in the UK will need to set up a business in the UK, in most cases under the form of a limited company.
Our agents who specialize in company formation in the UK can help you start your business and comply with the needed licenses or permits according to your type of activity.
For ongoing compliance with the business and commercial requirements, do not hesitate to reach out to our lawyer in London.
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Some employment agencies in the UK need to be properly licensed before they can supply certain types of workers to other companies.
Investors who open a recruitment agency in the UK will need a license if their company will find staff for other companies that operate in certain industries. The following agencies are responsible for issuing licenses for recruitment companies:
Our lawyer in England can give you more information about the licenses for employment agencies according to the types of services you will be providing and the key industries in which you will be supplying workers.
For those interested in setting up a recruitment agency in the UK, the entrepreneurial journey starts with business registration.
Several business forms are available for incorporation in the UK, and they can be set up by local and foreign investors alike.
In most cases, those who open a recruitment agency in the UK will form a limited company. This business form is separated from its founders and they can also be employees of the company. An important issue to keep in mind is that this business form has certain tax and reporting requirements.
An alternative to the limited company is the partnership, which is suitable for two business partners who share the same business goals. They will be running the business together and sharing the debts.
Below, you can read the essential steps for setting up a recruitment company in the UK as a private company limited by shares:
Once you successfully follow the steps and open a recruitment agency in the UK the company will also be registered for Corporation Tax (this step is usually performed at the same time as the Companies House registration).
We remind investors that a recruitment agency set up as a limited company will be subject to the following taxes:
Our lawyers specialising in company formation in England can give you complete details about the business registration steps. We offer full assistance throughout the incorporation stages and our solutions are also available to international investors.
Contact our team for more information about the requirements for setting up a recruitment agency in the UK, as well as business taxation or management and compliance matters.