What You're Investing in: EOR as Your Complete Employment Infrastructure
An Employer of Record isn't simply a payroll provider. it's your fully outsourced legal employer in foreign markets. That monthly fee represents a comprehensive employment infrastructure that would otherwise require you to establish entities, hire specialized staff, and assume significant legal exposure in each country where you operate.
Think of it as purchasing an entire "employer stack" delivered as a managed service. The EOR becomes the registered legal employer, maintaining all local registrations, licenses, and entity requirements. They draft compliant employment contracts, execute monthly payroll with proper tax withholdings and filings, and administer all statutory benefits according to local regulations.
But the value extends far beyond administrative tasks. Your EOR continuously monitors and implements labor law changes, manages HR compliance issues, handles employee relations matters, and navigates complex termination procedures when necessary. Most critically, they carry the legal and financial liability tied to employment, shielding your organization from risks you might not even know exist.
The True Cost Comparison: Building vs. Buying Your Global Employment Capability
What EOR Replaces
  • Foreign entity setup and maintenance
  • Local legal, HR, and payroll experts in each country
  • Direct management of audits and labor disputes
  • Compliance risk and potential penalties
  • Ongoing monitoring of regulatory changes
What You Get Instead
A complete, bundled employment solution that lets you focus on what matters, managing your team's day-to-day work and performance. The EOR fee is essentially the cost of outsourcing the entire legal employer role while maintaining operational control over your employees.
When you calculate the true cost of establishing entities, hiring specialized local staff, managing ongoing compliance, and carrying employment liability across multiple jurisdictions, the EOR model delivers remarkable value and risk mitigation.
100%
Compliance Coverage
Full legal protection across all employment matters
$0
Entity Setup Costs
No foreign entity registration or maintenance required
24/7
Ongoing Monitoring
Continuous tracking of regulatory changes
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