Hire Abroad Guide is an independent website that explains, in plain English, how companies can legally hire employees in other countries.
Hiring abroad has never been easier to start, or easier to get wrong. Employer of record services, PEOs, contractors and local entities all promise a simple path. However, each one comes with its own costs, rules and risks. Our goal is to help founders, HR teams and finance managers understand those options before they commit.
What We Cover
We focus on the questions people ask when they plan an international hire:
- How an employer of record (EOR) works and what it actually handles
- What hiring abroad really costs, including fees, employer taxes and hidden extras
- How an EOR compares with PEOs, subsidiaries, contractors and staffing agencies
- What makes hiring different in specific countries, such as Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland or Canada
- The legal risks to watch, from worker misclassification to permanent establishment
- How to choose, contract and work with an EOR provider
How We Research and Review Our Content
Employment rules change often, and they differ from one country to the next. For that reason, we base our articles on official and primary sources wherever possible. These include government agencies, tax authorities, labour ministries and the text of the relevant laws.
Every article shows the date it was last reviewed. We also list our main sources so you can check them yourself. When a figure or rule cannot be verified, we say so, or we describe it in general terms instead of guessing.
Our Independence
Hire Abroad Guide is not an employer of record, a recruitment agency or a law firm. We do not sell hiring services, and no provider pays us to be featured or ranked. The site is funded by advertising. Advertisers have no say over what we write.
Important Information
Our content is for general information only. It is not legal, tax or professional advice, and reading it does not create any professional relationship. Rules vary by country and change over time. Therefore, always confirm the details that apply to your situation with a qualified local adviser or the relevant authority before you act.
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Have you spotted an error or an outdated rule? Please let us know through our Contact Us page. We review every correction request and update our articles when needed.