UK remote jobs: what to check before you apply
What to check before applying for a remote job from the UK: eligibility labels, right to work, employers of record, IR35 for contractors and time-zone overlap.
"Remote" doesn't always mean "anywhere"
Many remote roles are limited to specific countries for tax, payroll or data-protection reasons. A US company advertising a remote role may only be able to hire in US states. We label every listing as UK only, UK & Europe, Worldwide (incl. UK), or Eligibility unclear — and never upgrade an unclear role to UK-eligible.
Who employs you
UK companies typically hire on PAYE. Overseas companies hire UK residents through a UK subsidiary, an Employer of Record (EOR) that runs UK payroll for them, or as independent contractors. With an EOR you remain a UK employee with statutory rights; as a contractor you invoice and handle your own tax.
Contracts and IR35
For contract roles with UK clients, off-payroll working rules (IR35) decide whether you are taxed like an employee. Medium and large UK clients must issue a status determination. Overseas clients without a UK presence generally aren't responsible for a determination, which shifts the assessment to you or your company. This is general information, not tax advice.
Time zones
Fully asynchronous roles are rarer than they look. US East Coast overlap usually means working into the UK evening; European teams are typically 0–1 hours ahead. Check whether the listing states core hours.
Salary in pounds
Where we show a salary, it has been verified against the original listing. Salaries quoted in USD or EUR are shown in that currency — exchange rates and employer-side costs mean they aren't directly comparable to UK salaries.