Three reasons it works for businesses in the United Kingdom
The Philippines has the highest English score in Asia outside Singapore. British business owners get skilled help at a fraction of the cost of a local hire, without timezone gaps or accent issues.
GMT · BST Overlap
Your VA logs on during your business day. We schedule a 4-to-8 hour overlap so you get same-day replies, live Slack, and real-time calls.
Fluent, Neutral English
The Philippines ranks 2nd in Asia for English skill (EF EPI). Our VAs are trained on British business norms, emails, customer support, and Slack that don’t feel scripted.
What a Local Hire Costs
A UK admin assistant typically earns £21,000 to £28,000, an executive assistant £28,000 to £60,000 (National Careers Service). Those are gross salaries, before employer NI, pension contributions, equipment and desk space. Full benchmarks below.
No IR35. No employer NI. No PAYE setup.
Your VA is our employee in the Philippines, not in the UK. That means IR35 (the UK rule for contractor tax status) doesn’t apply. No employer National Insurance. No PAYE registration. You pay one monthly invoice in pounds, treated as a normal overseas service.
What these roles cost to employ in the United Kingdom
Typical annual salary, starter to experienced, published by an official source so you can size the gap yourself.
Source: UK National Careers Service, gov.uk. These are gross pay only. They exclude employer National Insurance, pension contributions, equipment and desk space, none of which you carry with a managed VA.
For the other side of the comparison, our Filipino VA Salary Report breaks down what Filipino VAs actually ask for, by role and experience level, from real applications.
Your VA’s day, in your timezone
Manila runs 8 hours ahead of GMT all year, so the shift shifts by an hour when BST starts and ends. Either way your VA is online from the start of your morning to the end of your afternoon.
Roles British businesses delegate first
Most British business owners start by handing off the top 1 to 2 things eating their week. Click any role to see what each VA does day to day.
Not sure which role you need? Read Freelancer vs VA · VA vs Executive Assistant · The real cost of hiring a VA in 2026
One Team. Every Skill You Need.
From marketing execution to back-office operations, we match you with a pre-vetted Filipino VA who specializes in exactly what you need.
Built for your industry
Every British industry has its own tools, terminology, and compliance norms. We match VAs trained for the specific workflows of your sector, not generic admins.
From discovery call to delegating in under 10 days
Tell us what you need
A 15-minute call. We figure out the role, hours, tools, and timezone fit. No sales pressure.
We match you in 5 to 7 days
You meet 1 or 2 candidates we’ve already vetted. You pick. We handle their contract, payroll, and equipment in the Philippines.
Start delegating from week 2
Your VA is set up with your tools, SOPs, and team. Your account manager checks in weekly so you don’t have to.
Common questions from British business owners
Does IR35 apply? +
No. IR35 is a UK rule for UK contractors. Your VA isn’t a UK contractor, they’re our full-time employee in the Philippines. You’re hiring an overseas service, not a UK person, so IR35 doesn’t apply.
Do I pay employer National Insurance? +
No. Employer NI is only for UK-based employees. There’s no NI on overseas service providers.
How does VAT work? +
You may need to account for the reverse charge on overseas services. Most UK businesses just record this on their normal VAT return, see HMRC guidance. We send you a clear invoice each month.
Can my VA work UK business hours? +
Yes. Your VA overlaps with GMT/BST hours, usually online during your morning and into the early afternoon. Same-day responses, real-time Slack, live calls.
What if my VA isn’t a fit? +
You get a 110-day replacement guarantee. We re-match you with someone better, at no extra cost.
What clients are actually saying, not written by us.
Liz ran a solo counselling practice in Australia. Karen was her dedicated Armasourcing assistant: inbox, bookings and client follow-ups, handled across the timezone gap. Every engagement gets reviewed the same honest way.
Ready to hire your UK-focused VA?
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