Hiring across borders

Hiring across borders

How to Choose Your Next Employer of Record

Choosing your next Employer of Record is about more than features. Learn how to evaluate EOR providers based on partnership, expertise, and transparency.

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How to Prepare for a Successful EOR Migration

A migration goes more smoothly when a few things are lined up before you start. Here's what actually matters to prepare, and one cost that catches almost every team off guard.

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What an EOR Migration Actually Looks Like

What actually happens during an EOR migration? A look at the people behind each phase and what two companies experienced firsthand switching to Oyster.

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Contractor vs Freelancer vs Consultant vs Sole Proprietor: What the Label Means When You Hire Across Borders

Four labels, one big assumption: that the label travels. What contractors, freelancers, consultants, and sole proprietors mean when you hire across borders.

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Work Permit vs. Work Visa: Why Most Employers Should Choose Neither

Work permit vs. work visa: the difference, when immigration is required, and why most employers hiring abroad need neither. A guide for HR teams.

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German Labor Law: What Hiring in Germany Really Takes and Why Smart Companies Use an EOR

Strong employee protections, tenure-based notice, works councils, misclassification risk. What German labor law means for your hire, and how to de-risk it.

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Do You Really Need to Sponsor a Canada Work Visa? An Employer's Guide

Hiring someone for a role in Canada? You may not need a work visa at all. When sponsorship is required, when it isn't, and the faster compliant route.

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Is Your Employer of Record Still the Right Fit?

Is your Employer of Record still working for you? Spot the warning signs, hidden costs, and when it’s time to explore alternatives.

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The 4 Biggest Myths About Switching EOR Providers

Switching EOR providers comes loaded with assumptions about tenure, payroll, and workload. Here's what actually happens, and where the nuance matters.

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Is It Time to Switch Your Employer of Record?

Is your Employer of Record still the right fit, or time to switch? Learn the signs, migration myths, and how to move providers smoothly without disrupting your team.

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Employer of Record in Estonia: Hire in 48 hours

Employer of Record in Estonia: No entity setup. Hire in 48 hours. Employer cost 33.8%. Annual leave 28 days. Notice periods 15–90 days (tenure-dependent).

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Employer of Record in Cyprus: hire in 48 hours

Hire in Cyprus without a local entity. Oyster handles Social Insurance and GESY contributions, compliant contracts, and onboarding within 48 hours.

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Employer of Record in Malaysia: hire in days

Hire Malaysian employees in days without setting up a local entity. An Employer of Record handles EPF, SOCSO, payroll, and Employment Act compliance automatically.

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Employer of Record in Peru

Employer of Record in Peru: hire compliantly in 48 hours without entity setup. Covers 13th/14th month salaries, EsSalud enrollment, and Spanish contracts.

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Employer of Record in New Zealand: hire without an entity

An Employer of Record in New Zealand handles payroll, primary care leave, and employment law compliance, so you can hire without setting up an entity.

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Employer of Record in Romania: hire compliantly in days

Hire in Romania without a local entity. Oyster handles REGES-online registration, Romanian-language contracts, and payroll so you hire in 48 hours.

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Employer of Record in Bulgaria: hire in days

Hire Bulgarian employees in days without setting up a local entity. An Employer of Record handles length of service pay, statutory contributions, and payroll automatically.

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Employer of Record in Kenya

Employer of Record in Kenya: hire compliantly in 48 hours without entity setup.

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Employer of Record in Hungary: hire compliantly fast

What you should know when looking for an EOR in Hungary.

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Employer of Record in Saudi Arabia

What you should know when looking for an EOR in Saudi Arabia.

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Employer of Record in Serbia: hire in 48 hours

A guide to using EOR services in Serbia.

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Employer of Record in Pakistan

Employer of Record in Pakistan: hire compliantly in 48 hours without entity setup. Covers tax withholding, social security, Eid bonuses, and multi-statute compliance.

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Employer of Record in Greece: hire without an entity

An Employer of Record in Greece handles mandatory bonuses, social security, and Greek contracts, so you can hire compliantly without setting up an entity.

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Employer of Record in Taiwan

Hire in Taiwan without a local entity. Oyster gets you a compliant employment contract in 48 hours and handles Labor Insurance, Pension, and payroll compliance.

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Employer of Record in Ukraine: hire compliantly fast

An Employer of Record in Ukraine handles USC contributions, Ukrainian-language contracts, and martial-law compliance, so you can hire compliantly within days.

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Employer of Record in Austria: hire in days

Hire Austrian employees in days with an Employer of Record instead of setting up a local entity. EOR services handle compliance, contracts, and payroll.

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Hire your South Korea team with an Employer of Record (EOR)

Use an Employer of Record in South Korea to hire compliantly in 48 hours without entity setup. Covers severance accrual, social insurance enrollment, and labor law compliance.

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Employer of Record in Turkey: Hire compliantly in days

A guide to using EOR services in Turkey.

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Hire Your Costa Rica Team Fast With an Employer of Record

What you should know when looking for an EOR in Costa Rica.

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Hire your Croatian team with an Employer of Record

Hiring in Croatia? Learn labor costs, compliance requirements, and why EOR beats entity setup.

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Hire in Colombia: Complete Guide to Employer of Record (EOR) Payroll, Compliance, and Total Employment Costs

How much does it cost to hire in Colombia? Full breakdown of payroll taxes, cesantΓ­as, social contributions, and EOR hiring process.

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Hire your Hong Kong team with an Employer of Record

Hire in Hong Kong in days, not weeks. Learn how an EOR handles MPF, compliance, and IR56 filings, compare entity setup vs. EOR with transparent pricing.

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Hire Your Vietnam Team with an Employer of Record:Β Compliance, Costs & Timelines

Skip the legal complexity of Vietnam hiring: expert guide to EOR compliance, payroll setup, and labor law for global employers.

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Choosing an EOR? Here's the evaluation framework leaders use to avoid surprises

Not all EOR providers are equal. Use this practical framework to evaluate coverage, compliance, support, and team experience before you sign.

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How To Close The Global Gap in Your PEO Offering

Global hiring is accessible to companies of all sizes, putting PEOs at a crossroads: enable borderless growth or be bypassed by it.

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Five Mistakes Companies Make When Expanding Into Europe

Global expansion across Europe fails for the same five reasons, and they're all connected.

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How to Turn Global Hiring Into Strategic Workforce Design

Learn how to use recruiting data, a strategic EOR partnership, and cross-functional alignment to turn global hiring into intentional workforce design.

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Employer of record pricing: What you need to know

Employer of record fees can be complex. Learn what you’re paying forβ€”monthly fees, statutory costs, offboarding, and moreβ€”so you can budget accurately and avoid surprises.

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EOR or Entity? The Answer Is: Both (Here’s How)

Choosing between an EOR and a legal entity? You don't have to. Learn how leading companies combine both to expand globally with speed, control, and less risk.

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How to hire developers for a startup quickly and compliantly

Learn how to hire developers for a startup fast

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What is talent mapping? A complete guide for strategic hiring

Talent mapping helps organizations identify skill gaps

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An employer’s guide to the challenges of globalization in 2026

Explore six challenges of globalization for today’s companies

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Global hiring in 2026: How teams choose where to grow

What today’s global hiring data reveals and how to think through your options

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Ireland work visa requirements: Who qualifies and how to apply

Learn about Ireland work visa requirements.

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The ultimate 2026 guide to HR software pricing

Explore HR software pricing styles and ranges.

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How to compliantly hire Indian developers

Learn how to find and hire Indian developers.

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Moving to Switzerland: All you need to know

A guide to moving to Switzerland for work and life.

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Moving to Mexico: Guide for expats and international workers

A guide to moving to Mexico for international workers.

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What is severance pay in Canada? Navigating the rules and requirements

Learn who’s eligible for severance pay in Canada.

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Severance pay in the Philippines: An employer's guide

Learn about severance pay in the Philippines.

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6 best enterprise HR software systems of 2025

Compare the six standout enterprise HR software systems.

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Employer of Record (EOR) in Ireland: A quick guide

Discover how an EOR service can help you hire in Ireland.

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Employers of Record (EORs) in South Africa: Everything you need to know

Get up to speed with using an EOR service in South Africa.

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Employers of Record (EORs) in Belgium: Everything you need to know

Learn how an EOR service can help you hire in Belgium.

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Employers of Record (EORs) in Chile: 2025 guide

Learn how an EOR service can help you hire in Chile.

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How to hire employees using an employer of record in Italy

A guide to using EOR services in Italy.

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Employers of Record (EORs) in Singapore: Everything you need to know

A guide to working with EOR services in Singapore.

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Employers of Record (EORs) in Australia: Everything you need to know

Learn how an EOR service can help you hire in Australia.

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Employer of record (EOR) in Thailand: Your guide for 2026

A guide to using EOR services in Thailand.

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Employer of record (EOR) in Switzerland: The ultimate guide

Get up to speed with EORs in Switzerland.

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Employers of Record (EORs) in Japan: Everything you need to know

All you need to know about using EOR services in Japan.

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5 reasons to hire employees in India

India is a top hiring destination for remote global talent.

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Employers of record (EORs) in Mexico: Everything you need to know

Find out all you need to know about EORs in Mexico

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Employers of Record (EORs) in the United Arab Emirates: Everything you need to know

How an EOR can help you hire in the United Arab Emirates.

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Employer of record (EOR) in Sweden: A guide to the basics

Discover how an EOR service can help you hire in Sweden.

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Employers of Record (EORs) in the Netherlands: Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know about EORs in the Netherlands.

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Employers of Record (EORs) in India: Everything you need to know

Learn all you need to know about Employer of Record services in India.

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Employer of record (EOR) in the US: Benefits and how it works

Learn how an employer of record (EOR) in the U.S. works.

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EORs in the Philippines: Everything you need to know

Looking for an EOR in the Philippines? Learn more.

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EORs in Portugal: Everything you need to know

What you should know when looking for an EOR in Portugal.

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Employers of record (EORs) in Brazil: Everything you need to know

Find out more about EOR services in Brazil.

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Employer of record in Spain: A guide to compliant hiring

Find out how to use an employer of record in Spain.

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Employer of record vs. staffing agency 2026

Spot the difference between an EOR and a staffing agency.

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