Employer of record vs. independent contractor: what's the difference?
Unsure which hiring model fits your needs? Compare EORs and independent contractors to hire smarter, stay compliant, and scale globally with ease.
Compliant support for your global team
Independent contractors unlock specialist skills on demand, fulfil short-term projects without long-term overheads, and accelerate cross-border growth.
But without the right structure, speed creates legal risk. Managing contractors globally requires expertise, compliance, and operational clarity from day one.

Hire independent contractors from 150+ countries worldwide. Leave the complexity to our Independent Contractor Solutions.
Mauve Group removes the risk from contractor engagement. We put compliant structures in every country you operate in – protecting your business while enabling fast, flexible access to a niche talent pool.
From contractor classification and contracts to local compliance, we provide a single, consistent framework for engaging independent contractors globally.
Our in-country specialists review your contractor job specifications – flagging misclassification risks early to ensure local compliance and protect your business from fines, penalties, and other liabilities.
Mauve's Compliance team verifies each independent contractor’s legal status and confirms compliant registration, in accordance with local employment laws.
Our full-service Independent Contractor Solution.
We handle contractor verification, onboarding, compliant work agreements, invoicing based on time worked, and end-to-end payment management.
In certain jurisdictions, we guide independent contractors on local self-employment registration – helping them stay fully compliant throughout the process.
Unsure which hiring model fits your needs? Compare EORs and independent contractors to hire smarter, stay compliant, and scale globally with ease.
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Avoid worker misclassification by understanding the differences.
Why choose Mauve
Partner with Mauve Group, and you’ll be choosing compliant contractor management that comes complete with over 30 years of expertise.
In turn, you can enjoy a seamless, hands-off experience that future-proofs your global expansion.
Partner with Mauve Group and engage our Independent Contractor Solutions in 150+ countries across six continents.
Connecting with in-house Legal, HR, and Compliance teams, we deliver cost-effective, scalable, and compliant services.
Mauve Insight brings everything together in one secure, centralised platform – helping you stay resilient and in control.
Easily manage timesheets, invoicing, and payment approvals from start to finish – simply and securely.
Our experts monitor in-country regulatory changes and proactively manage misclassification, legal, and audit risks across jurisdictions.
So, you can scale with confidence and full compliance.
Independent contractors submit invoices through us. Once approved, our global Payroll team ensures accurate payments, on time, every time.
Save up to 65% on overseas transfer fees and bank charges through our long-standing relationship with our global FX partner.
We're trusted by thousands of companies worldwide, connecting you with expert account managers – wherever your workforce operates.
Contact our team
Reach out to our team to access independent contractor management solutions, locally or globally, through a single point of contact.
Mauve Group has over 30 years of experience in global expansion and global mobility services, including independent contractor services.
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