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Hire employees and contractors in 150+ countries — without local entities

Compliant global hiring and payroll with white-glove service and 24/7 human support

15-20 min live walkthrough • Talk to an expert • No commitment

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Hire employees globally without local entities

Rivermate employs your people on your behalf, handling contracts, payroll, benefits, and compliance in 150+ countries. With hands-on support from local experts, we make global hiring simple, fast, and safe.

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Hire contractors safely & avoid misclassification risk

Hire contractors compliantly with Rivermate as your contracting entity. We manage contracts, classification, and take on liability so you can scale your workforce risk-free.

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Pay & manage independent contractors

Pay and manage your contractors at one place while keeping contracts direct between you and them.

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End-to-end visa & immigration support

Move talent across borders with confidence. Our local experts manage visa applications, compliance requirements, and relocation logistics - everything from start to finish.

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Find & onboard the right local talent

Recruitment made simple – we connect you with vetted candidates across 150+ countries and ensure offers, contracts, and onboarding are aligned with local standards.

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Trusted by more than 1,000 global companies
Rivermate | abacus
Rivermate | airwallex
Rivermate | crowdcube
Rivermate | ct
Rivermate | drf
Rivermate | easydmarc
Rivermate | generation
Rivermate | gomarkets
Rivermate | itsvit
Rivermate | medix
Rivermate | mitsui
Rivermate | myclinicaloutcomes
Rivermate | neilmed
Rivermate | niterra
Rivermate | onward
Rivermate | rephine
Rivermate | royfort
Rivermate | sal
Rivermate | wandai
Rivermate | wcg
Rivermate | abacus
Rivermate | airwallex
Rivermate | crowdcube
Rivermate | ct
Rivermate | drf
Rivermate | easydmarc
Rivermate | generation
Rivermate | gomarkets
Rivermate | itsvit
Rivermate | medix
Rivermate | mitsui
Rivermate | myclinicaloutcomes
Rivermate | neilmed
Rivermate | niterra
Rivermate | onward
Rivermate | rephine
Rivermate | royfort
Rivermate | sal
Rivermate | wandai
Rivermate | wcg

Meet Rivermate. Your global HR powerhouse.

We're not just another platform. We're your dedicated global HR team, combining cutting-edge technology with human expertise to make international hiring effortless.


Human-first support

24/7 access to real experts — not bots.

Reach us through Slack, WhatsApp, or email, with response times in minutes.

True partnership

Not just a platform — an extension of your HR team.

Our local experts in 150+ countries consult you on contracts, onboard your people, and guide you through compliance shifts.

Flexibility that fits you

Tailored to your needs, not one-size-fits-all.

From custom contracts and tailored benefits to unique platform requests and access to high-risk markets, we always find a way.

Speed when it matters

Onboard in hours, not weeks.

Competitors take weeks to process hires. We onboard contractors in an afternoon.

Secure and compliant

Enterprise-grade, worldwide compliance.

Our platform is GDPR, SOC2, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring enterprise-level security and international compliance.

Everything in one place

Manage your global workforce in one platform.

Payroll, contractors and visas all under one roof. Clear reporting, seamless workflows, and full visibility across countries.

GoogleRated 4.6/5 on Google
G2Rated 4.5/5 on G2
TrustpilotRated 4.8/5 on Trustpilot
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Employees employed

2000+

Yearly Payroll

€200M+

Companies helped

1000+

Countries covered

150+

How it works

From first click to fully-compliant global payroll in five easy steps

1

Book a demo

Pick a slot that suits you. A Rivermate specialist walks you through the platform and answers high-level questions.

2

Tailored proposal

We unpack your hiring plans, run a real-time payroll cost simulation, and email a single, all-inclusive quote.

3

Set up your account

Create your Rivermate workspace and invite your team. We generate compliant contracts, collect e-signatures, and activate payroll.

4

Scale & relax: we handle the rest

We run payroll, file taxes, and keep you compliant in one real-time dashboard.

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EMPLOYER OF RECORD (EOR) & CONTRACTORS

Hire your global team - seamlessly

Effortlessly employ your team across 150 countries with complete compliance.


Enjoy unmatched flexibility, premium support, and a true HR partnership designed around your needs.

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GLOBAL HR SUPPORT

We're an extension of your global HR department

Gain instant access to local HR teams who understand each market's unique needs.


Think of us as an extension of your HR team—globally.

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HR PLATFORM

Manage your global team through one platform

Stay in control with one platform to manage your global team.


Track payroll, approve expenses, handle paid time off, and get real-time insights—all in one place.

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100% FULL COMPLIANCE

Built-in compliance, everywhere

We ensure your global team adheres to local employment laws in every country.


From payroll to taxes and benefits, we handle it all so you can focus on what matters most—your business.

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Our difference

Here's how we're different from the rest. We've got the flexibility and human support to take you—trulyanywhere.

STRATEGIC

True Partnership

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Dedicated account manager for you and your employees
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Proactive solutions to handle real-world challenges like disputes or compliance shifts.
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Tailored workforce strategies to align global hiring with your business goals.
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A partner that grows with you, offering insights and foresight as your business evolves.
OPERATIONAL

Unmatched Support

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24/7/365 human support —no bots, no automation.
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Ultra-responsive resolution with short SLAs for urgent issues
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Support available through Slack, WhatsApp, email, or phone, wherever you work.
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Local experts on demand for country-specific challenges and compliance.
TECHNICAL

100% Flexibility

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Custom contracts, payroll, and benefits tailored to your needs.
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We adapt our platform to your needs
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Support beyond EOR—helping with anything HR-related in every country
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Unique requests? No problem —we handle non-standard scenarios with ease.
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HUMAN RESOURCE TOOLS

Manage your employees in one dashboard

No more spreadsheets. Easily onboard new employees and manage your people from one place.

Rivermate: Global HR and Employer of Record Platform