Downloadable Guides
UK Hiring Checklist
An essential pre-hire checklist for employing your first UK team member. Covers hiring options, payroll setup, contracts, HR policies, pensions, insurance, and ongoing compliance.
UK Company Formation Checklist
A step-by-step checklist for legally setting up your UK company, from choosing a structure and registering with Companies House to opening a bank account and ensuring operational readiness.
A Practical Guide to UK Company Formation for Global Businesses
Expanding into the UK offers global businesses a gateway to talent, capital, and international markets. But forming a UK company is more than just filling out a form — it’s about choosing the right structure, meeting compliance requirements, and building credibility from day one. This practical guide walks you through every step, from incorporation to post-launch operations, ensuring your expansion is smooth, compliant, and set for success.
Hiring in the UK: A Practical Guide for International Employers
A detailed guide for international employers hiring in the UK. Covers contracts, HR policies, payroll setup, pensions, insurance, and common compliance risks to ensure a smooth first hire.
UK Compliance Checklist
A practical checklist for ongoing UK business compliance, from annual accounts and tax filings to payroll, pensions, insurance, and GDPR requirements. Perfect for keeping your UK entity in good standing year-round.
Operating in the UK: The International Business Guide to Compliance, Tax & Payroll
A complete guide for international businesses expanding into the UK, covering compliance, tax, payroll, employment law, and regulatory essentials. Learn how to set up your UK entity, meet legal obligations, and avoid costly mistakes while building a foundation for growth.
Recruiting Your US Team
Download this guide to learn how to build your US team: adapt to at-will employment, bi-weekly pay, and US-specific benefits. Understand state laws, choose the right hiring model, and get expert HR and legal advice to expand with confidence.
A Guide to Switching Accountants
Considering a change in accountants? Whether you're expanding globally or frustrated by slow responses and patchy compliance, this guide walks you through the process of switching accountants smoothly and confidently. Learn when and how to make the move, what information you’ll need, and how to avoid common pitfalls—all while ensuring your business stays compliant and supported.
Global Expansion, A View from the Top
Expanding into new markets is more than a business decision, it’s a cross-functional transformation. In this guide, Briars’ leadership team shares their perspectives on what it really takes to scale globally. From board-level strategy to on-the-ground execution across finance, HR, tech, and sales, get the insights you need to build a sustainable, compliant, and investor-ready global footprint.
Outsourcing vs In-House
As your business grows, locally or globally, you’ll face one critical question: do you build internal teams or outsource key functions like finance, HR, or compliance? This guide explores the strategic pros and cons of each model, cost comparisons, and hybrid approaches. Whether you’re a fast-moving start-up or a stable enterprise, find out which model will accelerate your next phase of growth.
The Ultimate Guide To Expanding Into Africa
Africa is fast becoming a global growth hotspot, with a youthful population, booming tech and renewable sectors, and some of the world’s fastest-growing economies. As trade barriers fall and innovation rises, the continent offers huge potential for ambitious businesses. Ready to explore the opportunities? Download our Ultimate Guide to Africa and start planning your expansion today.
Briars FX Overview Brochure
With over 30 years of international financial expertise, Briars FX offers a smarter, more efficient way for businesses to manage foreign exchange and global payments. Our all-in-one platform helps reduce transaction costs, simplify multi-currency operations, and provide real-time control over international finances — all while complementing your existing banking relationships. Backed by expert support and robust security, Briars FX ensures your business stays agile, compliant, and in control across borders.
Briars Full Back Office Services
Download our Full Back Office Support brochure to discover how Briars can streamline your business operations. Our services include comprehensive Human Resources Management and International Compliance, Finance and Credit Control Management, International Payroll and Payments, International Banking, General Accounting and Reporting, Timesheet Processing, and Database Administration. Let us handle the complexities so you can focus on scaling your business efficiently and compliantly.
Briars Global Workforce Services
Download our Global Workforce Services brochure to explore how Briars can simplify managing independent contractors, personal tax, and global compliance. Our services include IC Accounting for efficient contractor payment and tax management, IC Verification Tests to ensure proper classification, and Personal Tax solutions to navigate multi-jurisdictional tax obligations with ease. Let us help you reduce risks, stay compliant, and optimize your global workforce management.
Briars Global Fractional Services
Find out about Briars fractional services in HR and finance, providing expert leadership and support when you need it most. From fractional HR directors and business partners to finance directors and managers, our on-the-ground professionals ensure compliance, efficiency, and seamless operations across international markets.
Briars Global Payroll Services
Expanding globally can be complex, but Briars makes it easier with tailored solutions for Outsourced Payroll, International Payroll, Employer of Record, Agent of Record, and Non-Resident Employer Registration (NRER). We handle compliance, tax regulations, and workforce management, ensuring smooth, risk-free operations across borders, so you can focus on growth. Download our brochure today to discover how we can support your global expansion.
Briars Global HR Services
Discover how Briars Global HR solutions can support your business—covering everything from Employment Legislation and Global Mobility to Compliance and Workforce Planning. Download today.
Briars Global Accountancy Services
Find out more about Briars Global Accountancy Services – from International Tax and Payments & Banking to Compliance and Treasury solutions, tailored for your business. Download today.
The Ultimate Guide To Expanding Into South America
Expanding into South America offers great potential, especially as many countries in the region are emerging markets. Our Ultimate Guide provides essential strategies to help you in this dynamic landscape and successfully establish your business.
Global Workforce Engagement Options
Building a global workforce is no longer a future goal, it’s a necessity. Briars helps businesses engage global talent through EOR, AOR, NRER, and contractor solutions, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and flexibility. We simplify workforce models across borders so you can scale quickly without risk or complexity.
UK Staffing and Recruiter Guide
Briars helps UK recruitment firms go global, offering back-office support, international payroll, and compliance solutions. We enable agencies to scale internationally, reduce risk, and unlock new revenue without adding operational burden.
Employer of Record with Briars
Briars’ Employer of Record (EOR) service enables companies to compliantly hire and manage talent in 111 countries, without the need to set up local entities. With decades of global expertise and a trusted international network, we handle employment contracts, payroll, tax, and compliance so you can scale quickly and confidently.
The Ultimate Guide To Expanding Into The Middle East
Expanding into the Middle East can be a game-changer, but success hinges on the right strategy. Our Ultimate Guide uncovers key insights to help you break into the market with confidence.
The Ultimate Guide To Expanding Into Asia
Expanding into Asia opens the door to vast opportunities, but it requires strategic planning. Our Ultimate Guide provides essential insights to help you enter the market.
The UK Employments Rights Bill
The UK’s Employment Rights Bill introduces key reforms, including stricter rules on unfair dismissal, zero-hours contracts, and flexible working. Here’s what’s changing and how to prepare.
Our Services Brochure
Expanding globally? Navigate new markets with confidence. Briars’ global expansion services simplify international setup, ensure compliance, and accelerate your growth—so you can focus on what matters most.
The Ultimate Guide To Expanding Into The UK
Expanding into the UK offers great opportunities, but requires careful planning. Our Ultimate Guide provides key insights to ensure a smooth and confident entry into the market.
Recruiter Back Office Guide
Outsourcing your back office helps increase revenue, save costs, and free up valuable time. This guide shows recruiters how to streamline operations and boost placements.
Briars Recruiter Back Office Benefits
Briars simplifies your recruitment agency’s operations by outsourcing back-office tasks, allowing you to focus on placements and client growth. Download to discover to find out how.
Briars Recruiter Back Office Services
Is your back office a growth obstacle for your agency? See how Briars’ back-office services can unlock efficiency, streamline operations, and fuel your agency’s growth.
The Ultimate Guide To Expanding Into Europe
Expanding into Europe opens the door to diverse markets and huge growth potential. Our Ultimate Guide offers insights and strategies to help you establish your business with confidence.
Your Route to a Global Partnership
Unlock global growth opportunities with Briars! Expand your services, enhance customer experiences, and gain a competitive edge. Download our partnership proposal to learn more.
The Ultimate Guide to North American Expansion
Expanding into North America offers huge opportunities. Our Ultimate Guide provides key insights, strategies, and expert guidance for success.
Unlocking Global Growth Maximising EBITDA for Investors and NEDs Webinar Slides
Download the webinar slides from 'Your Route to Unlocking Global Growth' as our CEO, Andrew Fahey, shares expert insights on maximising EBITDA through expansion for investors and NEDs.
UK Sexual Harassment Regulations Guide
Stay compliant with the latest UK legislation. Download our guide on workplace sexual harassment to protect your business, mitigate risks, and foster a safer, more inclusive workplace.
How To Take Your Business Global Guide
Ready to go global? Download our FREE guide and get expert insights on expanding internationally! Learn where to start, key triggers for expansion, and the best setup options.
A Strategic Toolkit for PE Firms, Management & Investors
Unlock international success with our Global Expansion Toolkit. Designed for PE firms, management, and investors, it helps mitigate risk, accelerate growth, and maximise EBITDA.
People Services Brochure
Discover our People Services Brochure, offering HR, payroll, global compliance, compensation, talent management, and immigration solutions to help you connect and harness global talent.
Workforce Services Brochure
Explore our Workforce Services Brochure, offering global solutions in a single digital marketplace, including accounting, legal services, pensions, employee benefits, IC vetting, training, and more.
Corporate Services Brochure
Find out about our Corporate Services, offering global solutions in accounting, tax, banking, payments, treasury management, compliance, and interim financial director services.
