Hire a Remote Team Across Borders
Expanding your team internationally means choosing between a holding entity, an Employer of Record (EOR), or a contractor model. Here is how to structure it - and which entity to form first.
Who this is for
- Startups and SMBs hiring their first international employee or contractor
- Founders who need a legal entity to serve as the employer of record
- Remote-first companies building distributed teams across multiple countries
- Operators moving from contractor relationships to formal employment for key hires
- Scale-ups who need a proper holding structure before engaging an EOR provider
One-time service fee for entity formation. EOR provider fees are separate third-party costs.
Form My Employer EntityWhat's included
- Company formation in your chosen jurisdiction (UK Ltd, US LLC, Singapore, or HK)
- Registered office / registered agent service for year one
- Certificate of incorporation and company documents
- Contractor vs employee classification guidance document
- EOR provider comparison guide (third-party services you can engage separately)
- Dashboard tracking and direct message support throughout
How it works
Structure selection
We review your team locations, hiring timeline, and compliance appetite to recommend the right entity and employment model.
Entity formation
We file your company in the chosen jurisdiction - typically approved within 1–5 business days depending on jurisdiction.
Documents delivered
Incorporation pack ready for payroll, EOR onboarding, or contractor agreement execution.
EOR or contractor setup
We provide a guide to engaging a third-party EOR provider (e.g. Deel, Remote, Oyster) using your newly formed entity as the client entity.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Employer of Record (EOR) and do I need one?
An EOR is a third-party company that employs workers on behalf of your business in a country where you don't have a registered entity. The EOR handles payroll, taxes, benefits, and local labour law compliance. You direct the work; the EOR is the legal employer. EOR is a good option for 1–2 hires in a new country - for larger teams, a local subsidiary is more cost-effective.
Do I need a company before engaging an EOR provider?
Most EOR providers (Deel, Remote, Oyster, etc.) do not require you to have a company in the employee's country - that is the point of EOR. However, you do need a legal entity somewhere as the 'client entity' that signs the EOR agreement and pays invoices. We help you form that entity.
Contractor vs employee - what is the risk of getting it wrong?
Misclassifying employees as contractors (known as 'IR35' in the UK or 'worker misclassification' in the US) can result in back taxes, penalties, and employment claims. The risk is highest when the relationship looks like employment (fixed hours, single client, tools provided). Consult a labour lawyer in the worker's country before committing to a structure.
Which entity is best for employing international contractors?
A UK Ltd is widely used for paying international contractors because UK entities are familiar to European and global contractors and provide a clear invoicing relationship. A US LLC works well for US and USD-billing arrangements. Singapore is preferred for South-East Asian contractor relationships.
Ready to get started?
Fixed price, real-time tracking, and expert handling, from first document to final approval.
Form My Employer Entity