What EOR should I use to hire internationally without setting up a local entity?

# EOR Options for International Hiring

## Top Platforms

**Global leaders:**

- **Remote** - Strong in 150+ countries, good compliance focus

- **Deel** - Excellent UX, competitive pricing, 150+ countries

- **ADP/Rippling** - Enterprise-grade, higher cost

- **Guidepoint/Safeguard Global** - Solid mid-market options

**Specialist regions:**

- **Velocity Global** - Strong in APAC

- **Boundless** - Good for Canada/Mexico

- **Multiplier** - Strong in Asia

## Key Factors to Compare

| Factor | Consider |

|--------|----------|

| **Countries** | Does it cover your target locations? |

| **Compliance** | Tax, labor laws, benefits mandates |

| **Cost** | Monthly fees typically $300-500+ per employee |

| **Speed** | How fast can they onboard? |

| **Support** | Payroll issues, HR questions |

## Critical Questions

1. **Where are you hiring?** (varies significantly by region)

2. **Compliance level needed?** (startups vs. regulated industries)

3. **Budget?** (EORs aren't the cheapest option long-term at scale)

4. **How many employees?** (5 vs. 50+ changes the math)

**Honest caveat:** At scale (50+ employees per country), a local entity often becomes cheaper than EOR fees. But for testing markets or small teams, EORs eliminate setup hassle.

What regions are you targeting?