Employer of Record

Hiring in a country where you have no legal entity exposes you to permanent-establishment risk, payroll non-compliance, and employment-law liability. Our

Employer of Record covers legal assessment, document preparation and implementation support in Europe. It is typically relevant to businesses, investors and organisations operating or transacting in one or more countries. The precise rules, competent authority and procedure depend on the subject matter, jurisdiction and facts, with EU and national law considered together.

Key points

  • Scope is determined by the specific service and countries involved.
  • EU law operates together with current national legislation.
  • Documents and contractual mechanisms are tailored to the facts and objectives.
  • Outcomes and timing depend on the parties, authorities and procedure involved.

Jurisdiction and applicable framework

The applicable framework depends on the subject of the service, governing law and countries in which the structure or transaction has effect. EU law and current national legislation are assessed together.

Hiring in a country where you have no legal entity exposes you to permanent-establishment risk, payroll non-compliance, and employment-law liability. Our Employer of Record service removes that risk: we act as the legal employer, handle contracts, payroll, and social security, while your team retains full operational management of the employee.

The EOR model is especially relevant for companies testing a new market before committing to a subsidiary, or employing a small number of specialists in a jurisdiction where full incorporation is disproportionate.

We deliver locally compliant employment contracts, process payroll and statutory deductions, enrol employees in mandatory insurance schemes, and manage termination procedures in line with the applicable labour code - giving you a single monthly invoice rather than a patchwork of compliance obligations.

What this includes

  • Locally compliant employment contracts
  • Payroll calculation & disbursement
  • Social-security & pension registrations
  • Income-tax withholding & reporting
  • Termination & off-boarding procedures
  • Multi-jurisdiction coordination

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