Remote.com

Remote.com was founded in 2019 and has raised $496M in funding to build what's become one of the leading global employment platforms. The core premise is simple: you want to hire someone in Germany, Brazil, or Japan, but you don't have a legal entity there. Remote becomes the legal employer, handling everything from contracts to payroll to benefits.

Employer of Record (EOR) Services

This is Remote's flagship product. They've built their own legal entities in 60+ countries—no third-party partners for the major markets. That matters because it gives them direct control over compliance, IP protection, and employee experience. They handle local employment contracts, statutory benefits, tax withholding, and termination procedures according to each country's laws.

Contractor Management

For companies working with international freelancers, Remote handles contractor payments in multiple currencies, generates compliant invoices, and manages tax documentation. At $29 per contractor per month, it's a practical alternative to juggling wire transfers and local tax forms. They also flag misclassification risks if your contractor arrangement looks like it should be an employment relationship.

Global Payroll and Benefits

Remote processes payroll in local currencies, handling currency conversion, tax calculations, and statutory deductions. Benefits administration includes local health insurance, pension contributions, and equity compensation management. The equity feature is noteworthy—they help structure stock options and RSUs to be tax-compliant across different jurisdictions.

Pricing Reality Check

The $599/month per employee for full EOR is the headline cost, but it's competitive for what you're getting. Setting up your own entity in a new country typically costs $20,000-50,000 and takes 3-6 months. Remote's pricing makes sense when you have 1-15 employees per country. Beyond that, establishing your own entity starts to make financial sense. Contractor management at $29/month and their global payroll product (for companies with their own entities) at around $50/employee are more affordable options.