First hire
Your first international employee: what to decide before choosing an EOR
A practical sequence for a US business with a named candidate and no local entity.
Read the guide →THE BUYING GUIDES
Know what to ask.
Know what you are buying.
Practical decision frameworks for small teams. Use them to turn a product demonstration into a useful, written proposal.
Employment model
EOR or contractor platform? Compare the relationship first
The lowest software fee cannot determine whether a person should be an employee.
Read the guide →Costs & cash flow
The EOR fee is only one line in your hiring budget
Separate ongoing expense, payroll funding and refundable deposits before you choose.
Read the guide →Buying decision
Annual or monthly EOR fees: when does the discount make sense?
Match the commitment to your hiring plan and check what an unused seat really means.
Read the guide →Provider switching
Switching EOR providers without losing track of employee obligations
Treat a move as an employment transition, with a named owner and a written cutover plan.
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