MAC Group Europe made international payments with Global Payroll

Creative enterprise seeks overseas support

Photography, film and content creation tool supplier, MAC Group Europe, which is based in the UK, wished to hire a worker in the Netherlands. MAC Group did not have a way to legal payroll the worker the Netherlands, and so needed to find a partner to supply a compliant global payroll solution.

About MAC Group Europe:  supporting creation, globally

MAC Group Europe supplies passionate photographers, filmmakers, content creators, educators and students with the world’s finest image-making tools, education, and inspiration. Supplying things like tripods, bags, audio equipment, and photography equipment, each brand under MAC Groupe Europe draws strength from being part of the parent company MAC Group (US).

Problems faced

MAC Group Europe wished to hire a worker in the Netherlands. However, MAC Group lacked the facilities to compliantly payroll the employee in the Netherlands. This was because MAC Group are based in the UK, and tax laws differ greatly between countries, so UK remuneration laws cannot be applied in the Netherlands.

MAC Group needed to find a trusted global payroll provider to compliantly ensure timely remuneration for their worker in the Netherlands.

Partnering for success: finding the right solution

Finding a solution: Mauve Group’s Global Payroll solution was the best service to meet MAC Group’s needs in this scenario. Mauve was able to quickly and compliantly payroll the worker in the Netherlands.

“We faced the challenge of employing a staff member who resided in The Netherlands. After reaching out to numerous firms for a payroll solution, it was Mauve that stood out, offering precisely what we needed. Their professionalism and friendliness were apparent from the very beginning.” - Gary Sutton, Commercial Director, MAC Group Europe

Key takeaways

• Using Mauve Group’s Global Payroll solution, MAC Group ensured the timely remuneration of their worker in the Netherlands, despite main operations being in the UK.
• Mauve Group ensured all tax and benefits requirements were adhered to, guaranteeing 100% compliance and mitigating risks.
• Mauve’s people-led customer support ensured clear, consistent communication and efficient set-up of services.

Client quote

“Working with Mauve has been an outstanding experience. They have consistently delivered a top-class service in every regard, providing a solution that was not only easy to implement but also came with exceptional customer support. Communication with Mauve has always been effective and professional, with the setup process completed both promptly and efficiently. The service provided by Mauve has been operating smoothly, and because of this seamless experience, we are more than pleased to maintain our business relationship with them moving forward. Mauve has truly been a good partner, and we look forward to our continued collaboration.”