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HROne

German Fintech General Manager Deployment in Shanghai

A fast-growing German fintech firm needed to deploy its General Manager in Shanghai while awaiting WFOE approval. The company needed immediate market entry capabilities but faced the typical challenges of slow WFOE setup processes, which could take 6-12 months, and wanted to avoid the high costs and legal complexity associated...

Financial Technology
China
HROne

Fintech Unicorn Rapid Engineering Team Expansion in Hangzhou

A fintech unicorn needed to hire 50 engineers in Hangzhou within 2 weeks for critical projects. The company faced the challenge of instant hiring requirements while maintaining legal compliance, avoiding regulatory penalties, and saving on setup costs. Traditional WFOE establishment would have been too time-consuming (3-6 months) and capital intensive...

Financial Technology
China
HROne

Oxford Biotech Company China Market Entry and Team Expansion

An Oxford-based biotech firm needed to make their first China hire and subsequently expand their team while managing complex UK-China tax implications. The company needed to avoid triggering Permanent Establishment (PE) risk, manage cross-border payroll complexities, handle Individual Income Tax (IIT) filings and social security requirements in China, while maintaining...

Biotechnology
China
Briars Group

Contractor Compliance & IR35: ITV Case Study

ITV faced significant challenges with contractor compliance and IR35 regulations. The company had to make a £61m provision related to IR35 compliance issues, highlighting the substantial financial risks associated with misclassifying contractors. This case demonstrates how misclassifying contractors can lead to significant tax liabilities and the importance of ensuring proper...

Media & Broadcasting
United States United Kingdom France Germany +6
Briars Group

Toronto Construction Company’s Successful Expansion into Germany and the UK

A leading Toronto construction company sought to expand their operations into Germany and the UK markets. They faced complex challenges related to international expansion including navigating different accounting standards, tax regulations, compliance requirements, and establishing operations in new jurisdictions with unfamiliar regulatory frameworks.

Construction
United States United Kingdom France Germany +6
Briars Group

Fischer Farms’ Growth in the UK & Ireland

Fischer Farms needed support for their expansion across the UK and Ireland. The company faced challenges with streamlining payroll processes, ensuring compliance with different regulatory requirements across jurisdictions, and managing VAT processes as they scaled their operations across multiple countries.

Agriculture
United States United Kingdom France Germany +6
Briars Group

UK Recruitment Firm Expanding into Texas

ProRecruit Solutions, a UK-based recruitment agency specialising in placing top talent within the engineering and construction sectors, identified growing demand for workforce solutions in Texas due to large-scale infrastructure developments. With a strong reputation for matching skilled professionals to high-profile projects across the UK, the company set its sights on...

Recruitment
United States United Kingdom France Germany +6
Pendragon Management

Technology Company: Workforce Solutions

A leading technology company was experiencing rapid growth and needed to scale their workforce quickly to meet increasing demand. However, they faced several critical challenges: • **Compliance Complexity**: Managing contractor compliance across multiple jurisdictions was becoming increasingly complex and time-consuming for their internal HR team. • **Administrative Burden**: The company's...

Technology
Australia
Pendragon Management

University Contractor Management Solution

A major Australian university was facing significant challenges in managing their growing contingent workforce across multiple departments and faculties: **Complex Workforce Management**: The university employed hundreds of casual academic staff, research contractors, and professional services contractors across various departments, each with different engagement requirements and compliance obligations. **Administrative Inefficiencies**: Multiple...

Education
Australia