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

# Employer of Record (EOR) for International Hiring

## Top EOR Providers to Consider

### **Tier 1 - Most Established**

| Provider | Best For | Coverage | Starting Price |

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

| **Deel** | Startups & scale-ups | 150+ countries | ~$599/employee/mo |

| **Remote** | Compliance-focused teams | 180+ countries | ~$599/employee/mo |

| **Rippling** | US-centric companies expanding globally | 50+ countries | ~$500/employee/mo |

| **Velocity Global** | Enterprise clients | 185+ countries | Custom pricing |

### **Tier 2 - Strong Alternatives**

- **Papaya Global** - Good for payroll-heavy needs

- **Oyster HR** - Transparent pricing, SMB-friendly

- **Multiplier** - Strong in APAC

- **Horizons** - Competitive pricing

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## Key Factors to Evaluate

### ✅ Before Choosing

- **Countries you need** - coverage varies significantly

- **Employee count** - affects pricing leverage

- **Compliance complexity** - some countries are harder

- **Benefits administration** - local statutory requirements

- **IP protection** - contract ownership clarity

- **Integration** - connects to your existing HR/payroll tools

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## Common Considerations

### ⚠️ Watch Out For

- Hidden fees (onboarding, offboarding, FX)

- Misclassification risk if using contractors instead

- Varying quality by country

- Contract termination rules differ by location

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## Quick Recommendation

| Situation | Suggested EOR |

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

| Early-stage startup | **Deel or Oyster** |

| Enterprise/complex needs | **Velocity Global** |

| APAC focus | **Multiplier** |

| Best overall compliance | **Remote** |

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## Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Do you own local entities or use third-party partners?

2. What's your liability coverage?

3. How do you handle terminations in [specific country]?

4. What are all-in costs including benefits?

Would you like more detail on any specific provider, country, or use case?