Employer of Record for startups
EOR for startups: Build and scale your team anywhere in the world. We handle compliance, payroll, and contracts so you can stay focused on growth.
15-20 min live walkthrough • Talk to an expert • No commitment
4.6 on Google
4.9 on G2
4.8 on Capterra
Trusted by 1300+ companies globally
Why startups should embrace EOR platforms
International expansion
Startups can rapidly enter new markets without establishing local entities, significantly reducing setup time and costs.
Access to global talent
Tap into a worldwide talent pool, hiring the best without geographical limitations, and manage a diverse team efficiently.
Payroll and compliance
Manage global payroll effortlessly, ensuring compliance with local tax and employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.
Focus on core business
With EOR handling HR, legal, and administrative tasks, startups can concentrate on product development, marketing, and scaling their business.
Owned entities
38
Employees employed
3500+
Yearly payroll
€200M+
Companies helped
1300+
How it works
From first click to fully-compliant global payroll in five easy steps
Book a demo
Pick a slot that suits you. A Rivermate specialist walks you through the platform and answers high-level questions.
Tailored proposal
We unpack your hiring plans, run a real-time payroll cost simulation, and email a single, all-inclusive quote.
Set up your account
Create your Rivermate workspace and invite your team. We generate compliant contracts, collect e-signatures, and activate payroll.
Scale & relax: We handle the rest
We run payroll, file taxes, and keep you compliant in one real-time dashboard.
Why startups choose Rivermate
For humans, by humans
No bots, no ticket black holes – just direct, human support. Every client gets a dedicated account manager, 24/7 support with direct access to expert staff across multiple communication channels.
Hands-on experience
Global employment is complex, from contracts and tax to labor law and compliance. With 15+ years of experience, our in-house specialists take on the detail-heavy work for our clients, managing the full scope with speed, accuracy, and close operational involvement.
Flexible contracts that fit your needs
From transportation allowance to remote work benefits, we tailor each employment contract to your requirements, not the other way around.
Truly global
With coverage across 180+ countries and 38 local entities, we provide the local infrastructure and market knowledge needed to support compliant global employment with stronger risk coverage.
Speed when it matters
Onboard employees in hours, not weeks. While others take days to process hires, we help you start the same day.
Compliance handled, risk covered
Our country specialists ensure every contract, benefit and payslip follows local laws. The compliance liability is on us — never on you.
What customers say about us
Rivermate truly understands the needs of remote employees and delivers exceptional service.
- Paul Gassner, Product @ CloudCart
They didn't just meet our expectations; they consistently overdelivered.
- Anastasiia Drozd, Legal Council @ IT Svit
Rivermate's flexibility and proactive approach made them the perfect partner for our international employment needs.
- Skah van Bijnen, Founder @ Boloo
Hire employees from around the globe
United States of America
United States of America
Management Fee: €499/month
Working Hours: 40 hours/week
Payroll Frequency: Biweekly
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Management Fee: €499/month
Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Payroll Frequency: Monthly
Singapore
Singapore
Management Fee: €499/month
Working Hours: 44 hours/week
Payroll Frequency: Monthly
Ireland
Ireland
Management Fee: €449/month
Working Hours: 39 hours/week
Payroll Frequency: Monthly
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FAQs for startups
Using an Employer of Record (EOR) allows startups to hire globally without the cost, time, and risk of setting up foreign entities. Establishing a new legal entity can take several months and cost $20,000–$60,000 or more, while Rivermate enables hiring in just a few days for €299 per employee per month, with no setup or offboarding fees. Rivermate makes global expansion fast, compliant, and low-risk for startups testing new markets. By managing employment, payroll, and compliance, Rivermate removes the legal and administrative burden so startups can focus on growth while staying protected from costly fines and regulatory challenges.
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