Hire Remote Workers Anywhere
How to legally employ people in 80 countries — without opening a local entity in any of them.
To hire a remote worker in another country, you have three options: use an Employer of Record (EOR) that legally employs them on your behalf, engage them as an independent contractor, or open a local entity. For most companies making their first hires in a country, an EOR is the fastest compliant route. We publish sourced statutory employer-cost ranges for 41 of the 80 countries below — pick the country for specifics.
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Compare platforms
Best EOR services 2026: Deel, Remote, Multiplier, Oyster, Papaya →
A merit-only ranking on verified list pricing, coverage, and compliance model.
Estimate the cost
Cost-to-hire calculator →
Country + salary → all-in employer cost range: salary, statutory contributions, and EOR fee — sourced data for 41 countries.
Latin America
Europe
Asia
Africa
North America
Oceania
The framework
EOR vs Contractor vs Employee — which structure fits your hire? →
The decision guide behind every country page in this section.
Costs & compliance
Hiring guides: real costs, EOR pricing, contractor risk →
What it costs to hire by country, how the EOR platforms compare, and when contractors are safe.