An Employer of Record (EOR) is a specialised service that allows companies to hire employees in another country without setting up their own local entity.
The Employer of Record becomes the legal employer for tax, payroll, benefits, and compliance purposes, while your business maintains full operational control over the employee’s daily work, goals, and performance.
The EOR model is widely used by organisations looking to expand into new markets quickly, remain compliant with local labour laws, and avoid the costs and time associated with establishing a foreign subsidiary.
Whether you’re hiring one remote employee or building an entire global workforce, an Employer of Record can manage the legal and administrative requirements on your behalf.
When you partner with an Employer of Record such as Mauve Group, the EOR will:
Prepare and issue locally compliant employment contracts in line with country-specific laws
Manage global payroll processing and ensure correct withholding of taxes and social contributions
Provide benefits and insurance packages that meet statutory requirements and local market standards
Ensure compliance with labour laws, regulations, and reporting obligations
Support your team with onboarding, HR administration, and lawful offboarding processes.
In this arrangement, the EOR handles the legal employment responsibilities, while you direct the employee’s projects, manage their workload, and integrate them into your company culture.
Rapid market entry – begin hiring in days, not months, without waiting for local entity registration
Full compliance assurance – the Employer of Record manages complex and ever-changing employment laws
Reduced overhead – avoid significant setup and operational costs in foreign countries
Scalable global hiring – add or reduce staff in multiple countries as your business needs evolve
Simplified HR processes – one partner handles payroll, benefits, and legal obligations.
With over 29 years of global workforce solutions expertise, Mauve Group delivers Employer of Record services in more than 150 countries. Our EOR offering is built on:
Local expertise – our network of in-country specialists ensures every hire meets local legal standards
Global reach – we support companies expanding into diverse and challenging markets worldwide
Proven compliance record – we navigate complex regulations, protecting your business from legal risks
Tailored solutions – whether you’re a start-up or multinational, our EOR services adapt to your goals.
By choosing Mauve Group as your Employer of Record, you can confidently hire internationally, stay compliant, and scale globally – all while focusing on growing your business.
Our EOR service is a trusted solution for organisations that want to expand into new territories without the delays, costs, and complications of setting up local entities.
Global payroll – the process of managing employee compensation, tax compliance, and benefits across multiple countries. Often included within Employer of Record services.
International PEO – a Professional Employer Organisation that operates globally, similar to an EOR but often with a different legal structure for co-employment arrangements.
Overseas hiring – recruiting and employing workers in foreign markets, which can be streamlined through an EOR to avoid the need for local entity setup.
Global expansion – the strategy of entering new international markets to grow your business. An Employer of Record is a common tool for achieving this quickly and compliantly.
Independent contractor management – the engagement of self-employed workers abroad, where EOR providers can ensure compliance with local labour and tax regulations.