Decision guides
Choose the right way to hire abroad
Practical frameworks for the decisions that come before choosing a provider: which hiring model, when to set up an entity, and how to avoid misclassification.
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EOR vs Local Entity: When to Set Up Your Own Company Abroad
An EOR costs a flat fee per employee. A local entity costs a lot to set up and run but little per extra hire. This guide shows how to find the crossover for your company.
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EOR vs Contractors: Misclassification Risk and How to Decide
Contractors are cheaper and faster to engage, but only when the relationship really is independent. Here is how to tell, and what misclassification can cost.
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EOR vs PEO: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?
The two terms are often used interchangeably, but they solve different problems. The key question is simple: do you already have a legal entity in the country?
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How EOR Pricing Works: Fees, Deposits and Hidden Costs
Headline EOR prices of about US$199–699 a month are only part of the bill. This guide breaks down every component of an EOR invoice and how to compare quotes fairly.
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Cheapest EOR Providers in 2026: Published Prices Compared
Published EOR prices run from US$199 to US$699 per employee per month. We checked every provider's own pricing page and ranked them, then looked at what a low headline price does and doesn't tell you.
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Payday Super Explained for Foreign Employers (2026)
Since 1 July 2026, Australian employers must pay the superannuation guarantee for each payday instead of quarterly. The rate is still 12%, but what it's calculated on and the cap have changed. Here's what that means if you employ in Australia from overseas.
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Cost to Hire an Employee in Australia from the US or UK (2026)
For an A$110,000 salary, Australian employer on-costs add about A$20,042 a year (18.2%) before any EOR fee. Here's how that's built up, how it changes by salary and state, and the rules a foreign employer needs to know.
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EOR and Labour Hire Licensing in Australia: What Clients Need to Check
With an Employer of Record, the provider employs and pays the worker while your business directs the work. In Queensland and Victoria that can make it a labour hire arrangement, which needs a licence. Here's what the rules say and what to check.
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Cost to Hire an Employee in Portugal (2026)
For a €35,000 salary in Portugal, mandatory employer costs add about €8,839 a year (25.3%) before any EOR fee. Here's what makes up that figure, how it changes with salary, and what else to budget for.
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Cost to Hire an Employee in Spain (2026)
For a €40,000 salary in Spain, mandatory employer costs add about €12,860 a year (32.1%) before any EOR fee. Here's what makes up that figure, how it changes with salary, and what else to budget for.
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Cost to Hire an Employee in Germany (2026)
For a €65,000 salary in Germany, mandatory employer costs add about €14,658 a year (22.6%) before any EOR fee. Here's what makes up that figure, how it changes with salary, and what else to budget for.
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Cost to Hire an Employee in the Netherlands (2026)
For a €60,000 salary in the Netherlands, mandatory employer costs add about €15,702 a year (26.2%) before any EOR fee. Here's what makes up that figure, how it changes with salary, and what else to budget for.
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Cost to Hire an Employee in the UK (2026)
For a £55,000 salary in the UK, mandatory employer costs add about £9,096 a year (16.5%) before any EOR fee. Here's what makes up that figure, how it changes with salary, and what else to budget for.
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Cost to Hire an Employee in Ireland (2026)
For a €60,000 salary in Ireland, mandatory employer costs add about €7,740 a year (12.9%) before any EOR fee. Here's what makes up that figure, how it changes with salary, and what else to budget for.
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Cost to Hire an Employee in France (2026)
For a €60,000 salary in France, mandatory employer costs add about €29,032 a year (48.4%) before any EOR fee. Here's what makes up that figure, how it changes with salary, and what else to budget for.
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Cost to Hire an Employee in Poland (2026)
For a PLNÂ 180,000 salary in Poland, mandatory employer costs add about PLNÂ 39,564 a year (22.0%) before any EOR fee. Here's what makes up that figure, how it changes with salary, and what else to budget for.
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Cost to Hire an Employee in Mexico (2026)
For a MX$600,000 salary in Mexico, mandatory employer costs add about MX$196,428 a year (32.7%) before any EOR fee. Here's what makes up that figure, how it changes with salary, and what else to budget for.
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Cost to Hire an Employee in Brazil (2026)
For a R$180,000 salary in Brazil, mandatory employer costs add about R$91,600 a year (50.9%) before any EOR fee. Here's what makes up that figure, how it changes with salary, and what else to budget for.
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Cost to Hire an Employee in the Philippines (2026)
For a ₱720,000 salary in the Philippines, mandatory employer costs add about ₱122,760 a year (17.1%) before any EOR fee. Here's what makes up that figure, how it changes with salary, and what else to budget for.
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Cost to Hire an Employee in India (2026)
For a ₹2,400,000 salary in India, mandatory employer costs add about ₹96,720 a year (4.0%) before any EOR fee. Here's what makes up that figure, how it changes with salary, and what else to budget for.
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