Global hiring, built for startups
Hire full-time team members in 120+ countries without opening entities. Save up to $1,200 per person with Oyster’s startup discount.
Trusted by early-stage startups building global teams
Why startups choose Oyster
Growing startups need to move fast, but international hiring often means months of legal setup, compliance headaches, and hefty fees. Oyster eliminates the friction—hire anywhere in days, not months.
Hire in 180+ countries
Hire full-time employees globally without establishing local entities or navigating foreign regulations.
Built for small teams
Get expert guidance at every step. From contracts to compliance, we handle the complexity so you can focus on growth.
Stay compliant, globally
We manage local employment laws, tax requirements, and regulatory changes across every market you enter.
Startup-friendly pricing
Save thousands per hire with pricing built for early-stage companies. What you see is what you pay—no surprise fees.
Global Employment Made Easy
How Embeddable saves thousands on international expansion
Really like Oyster's ability to provide knowledge across the complexities of hiring in so many countries saving us a tremendous amount of time and possible legal issues.”
The team is incredibly responsive to any questions or requests I have. The employee dashboard is intuitive and user-friendly, so most of my questions are easily answered just by visiting the homepage.”
How easy it is to approach Oyster and their dedication to solve my questions and challenges in a very effective and fast manner. They take feedback seriously and act upon it!”
Oyster provided clear and detailed documentation highlighting all the important work functions. The attachment of drafts of certain documents such as payslips was very helpful in understanding what to expect and how your net income will look after taxes in a foreign country.”
Ready to build your global team?
With Oyster, you’re just a few clicks away from hiring the best talent across the world. Get started today and see how quickly you can make your global employment goals a reality.
Go to Oyster
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Sign up for your free Oyster account
Explore all platform features at no cost - including the Employment Cost Calculator to plan your global hiring budget.
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Build your team with confidence
Onboard team members, run global payroll, and offer competitive benefits across countries—all with country-specific expertise built in.
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Get expert help as you need it
Get responsive support from local experts who understand the nuances of global employment, from compliant contracts to benefits administration.
Compliant agreements in 180+ countries
Benefits and payroll in 120+ currencies
Time and expense tracking
Global relocation contracts
FAQs for Startups
What is Oyster for Startups?
A discounted program for early-stage companies to hire, pay, and manage global talent using Oyster’s employer of record platform. No entities required.
Is Oyster right for my startup?
Yes, if you need to hire globally without the legal headaches. Oyster is perfect for startups that want to access talent beyond expensive local markets, scale quickly without setting up entities, and compete for top performers with a professional hiring experience. We're built for pre-seed through Series A companies and bootstrapped startups under 50 employees.
How does the startup discount work?
Save up to $1,200 per team member annually for your first 12 months. No minimum hires required. If you've raised pre-seed, seed, or Series A funding—or you're bootstrapped with under 50 employees—you qualify. Just request the discount when you sign up.
What’s included in the $1,200 savings?
Everything you need for global employment: compliant contracts, local payroll in 120+ currencies, competitive benefits, tax compliance, and ongoing HR support. Instead of paying lawyers to set up entities or hiring dedicated HR staff, you get the full infrastructure at startup-friendly rates.
How long is the discount valid?
The discount is valid for 12 months from the date of hire.
What countries can I expand to?
120+ countries for full-time employees. Hire anywhere from emerging markets with great talent and lower costs to specialized hubs worldwide—all without setting up legal entities or navigating local employment laws.