It is possible to become a contractor in the UK as a foreigner; however, doing so is complicated. People have been considering options abroad for work, travel, and living more in recent years, so it is not surprising that there has also been a rise in overseas contracting.
Incorporating a US subsidiary typically is sufficient for a UK company to establish US operations. However, many US VC investors (particularly at the seed and Series A stages) will require a UK company to establish a US parent company before investing (the so -called “Delaware Flip”).
Yes, a U.S. company can hire international workers abroad. However, hiring overseas employees comes with unique challenges, such as navigating foreign tax and employment regulations, correctly classifying international workers, and running global payroll.
How to set yourself up as a self-employed independent contractor in the UK Be honest with yourself. Find another independent contractor to be your mentor. Tell the HMRC what type of business you have. Yes, you need to get business insurance. Naming your new business. Stay on top of your taxes.
The main factor to keep in mind is that any non-American contractor will have to be sponsored by the company utilising their services. There's no way around this and without sponsorship, UK-based professionals in IT or any other industry will have no chance of working in the USA.
They operate under a contract (sometimes known as a 'contract for services' or 'consultancy agreement') that uses terms like 'self-employed', 'consultant' or an 'independent contractor'