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Company Overview

Remote is a global HR platform founded in 2019 that enables companies of all sizes to hire, onboard, pay, and manage employees and contractors anywhere in the world. Leveraging a direct Employer of Record (EOR) model – where Remote owns and operates its own legal entities in 80+ countries – Remote provides best-in-class security, compliance, and efficiency for growing startups expanding across borders. Its mission is to create opportunity everywhere, eliminating barriers so startups can hire top talent globally while ensuring legal, payroll, benefits, and tax matters are handled with confidence.

Remote Products for Venture-Funded Startups

Employer of Record (EOR)

  • Global Hiring Without Local Entities. Legally hire full-time talent in 80+ countries without the complexity of setting up foreign subsidiaries. Remote acts as the legal employer, managing all country-specific labor contracts, compliance, taxes, and statutory benefits.
  • IP Protection. Remote ensures company IP is protected and remains with the startup regardless of team location.
  • Transparent Pricing. Flat, all-inclusive rates with no deposits or hidden fees, providing cost visibility for international hiring.

Global Payroll

  • Automated Payroll Processing. Manage payroll for employees and contractors worldwide, with automated calculations for taxes, benefits, deductions, and multi-currency payments.
  • Local Compliance Guaranteed. Remote navigates ever-changing tax and labor laws in each location, ensuring full compliance and timely filings.
  • Seamless Payments. Employees and contractors are paid in their local currency, with all calculations and filings handled by Remote.

Contractor Management

  • Onboarding and Compliance. Onboard and pay contractors in 170+ countries with region-specific contracts, compliance checks, and risk mitigation.
  • Bulk Payments and Invoice Automation. Automate and consolidate payments for international contractors and generate local, tax-compliant invoices.
  • Free Contractor Management Plan. Pay only for active contractors each month, affording flexibility as your startup’s team size fluctuates.

Global Benefits Administration

  • Competitive Localized Benefits. Offer regionally tailored health, retirement, and statutory benefits to attract and retain international talent.
  • Unified Benefits Management. Administer and track benefits for every team member, regardless of geography, all from a single dashboard.
  • Equity Compensation Support. Remote handles equity incentives, including stock options and local tax reporting, so you can offer competitive packages everywhere.

HRIS and Onboarding Platform

  • Free HR Core Platform. Manage the entire workforce with guided onboarding/offboarding, document management, compensation data, time and attendance tracking, and expense reimbursements with a single system.
  • Self-Service Employee Portal. Employees and contractors view payslips, request time off, and manage documentation through desktop or mobile apps.

Relocation and Immigration

  • Global Mobility. Remote sponsors visas and manages relocation for employees in 20+ countries, handling local immigration and compliance requirements.
  • Onboarding Speed. New employees can be legally hired and onboarded in as little as two to three days, supporting fast startup growth.

Integrations and API Access

  • Open API. Integrate Remote with tools like QuickBooks, BambooHR, Gusto, Slack, and 5,000+ apps via Zapier for end-to-end workflow automation.
  • Gusto Partnership. US-based companies can extend Gusto’s payroll platform for international employees through “Gusto Global, powered by Remote,” providing unified domestic and international people operations.

Why Startups Choose Remote

Startups choose Remote for its ability to eliminate global expansion barriers and streamline the complexities of international HR, payroll, and compliance. With no hidden fees, a user-friendly platform, and full legal ownership of local entities (no middlemen), Remote enables startups to attract top talent anywhere, reduce risk, and offer competitive benefits packages across borders. Transparent pricing, fast onboarding, and a best-in-class security posture give investors confidence and allow startups to scale globally from day one. Instead of juggling multiple service providers or worrying about local tax and legal regulations, founders can trust Remote to deliver seamless, compliant processes – freeing them to focus on building and growing their businesses.

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