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EMPLOYER OF RECORD (EOR)

EOR: Hire across Europe, no entity needed

Your next hire should not have to wait for entity setup. With Employer of Record, you can hire abroad quickly and compliantly while we handle contracts, payroll, tax and local rules. You lead the people. We handle the employment setup.

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How EOR brings speed and compliance

Learn how EOR services balance hiring speed with local compliance requirements in new markets.

Hire fast. Stay compliant. Scale smart.

Growth does not wait for paperwork. EOR removes the employment barriers that slow international hiring.

Don’t lose talent to setup

Hire the right person abroad before slow entity setup sends them elsewhere.

Reduce local employment risk

We handle local contracts, payroll, tax and labour rules from day one.

Move to payroll smoothly

Switch from EOR to local payroll when ready, without disruption or rework.

Built for global growth

Use EOR where you need speed, and payroll where you already have entities.

Turn global hiring from hurdle to habit

Enter new markets faster

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Testing a new market? Hiring one key person abroad? EOR lets you move before entity setup slows everything down. You get the employment infrastructure you need to start quickly in +187 countries, with contracts, payroll and local requirements handled for you.

Stay on the right side of local rules

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Every country has its own employment rules. Benefit from instant AI powered assistance to navigate complex, country-specific policies or generate instant compliance insights.

Scale beyond EOR when ready

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EOR is ideal when speed matters. But when your local presence grows, you may want your own entity and payroll setup. With SD Worx, you get a smoother path from EOR to global payroll, helping you scale without starting again from scratch.

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EOR without the guesswork

Not sure when EOR makes sense? Get the full picture:

What EOR is and how it works

When to use it

When to switch to  payroll

How to choose the right model

What to watch out for

Read the EOR guide

How EOR supports scalable growth

Test new markets with less risk

Explore a new country without committing to entity costs upfront. EOR gives you room to test, learn and adapt.

Bridge entity setup

Entity setup takes time. Your hiring plan might not. Use EOR to start now while your local structure catches up.

Reach talent everywhere

The best person for the job is not always in a country where you already operate. EOR helps you hire where talent is.

A reliable and efficient solution for managing international hires, ensuring compliance and easing the complexiities of global employment without the need for a local office.

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If you are exploring EOR, you probably have a hiring opportunity that cannot wait. Share your details and we will help you understand whether EOR fits your plans, what your next steps could look like, and how to start hiring abroad without unnecessary complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions

An employer of Record, or EOR, lets you hire employees in another country without setting up your own local entity. The EOR becomes the legal employer and manages contracts, payroll, taxes, benefits and compliance. You remain in charge of the employee’s day-to-day work.

Want a deeper dive? Read our blog where we explore EOR from every angle.

An EOR manages the legal and administrative side of employment. That typically includes local contracts, payroll, tax calculations, statutory benefits, compliance with labour laws, and guidance for employment changes such as terminations or contract updates.

Use EOR when you need to hire quickly, test a new market, or employ a small number of people in a country where you do not yet have an entity. It helps you move faster while reducing the complexity of local employment setup.

  • Choose EOR when you need speed, want to limit complexity, or are testing a market.
  • Choose a legal entity when you’re committed long‑term and plan to build a strong local presence.

If you plan to operate long term in a country, setting up your own entity and moving to global payroll can give you greater control, stronger reporting and better continuity as you scale. SD Worx supports the transition from EOR to payroll without payroll disruption.

SD Worx delivers EOR through a long-standing partnership with G-P, also known as Globalization Partners, a globally recognised leader in EOR services. This partnership aligns with our approach to global employment: combining scale with strong local expertise and consistent service quality. 

Through this partnership, companies can hire in 180+ countries without setting up local entities. G-P manages the employment lifecycle, including contracts, payroll, benefits, regulatory updates and offboarding

More information: Visit G-P. 

With a PEO, your company remains the legal employer and usually needs a registered business in the country. With EOR, the EOR is the legal employer, which allows you to hire internationally without setting up a local entity first.