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Remote for startups
HR for startups: designed for speed and scale
Remote’s HR platform for startups makes it easy to hire anyone, complete onboarding in minutes, and run global payroll that just works — all from a single platform. Grow your team, stay compliant and move quickly.
HR and payroll for startups, all in one platform
Remote helps early-stage teams manage a global workforce from one place. Whether you’re hiring full-time employees, growing with contractors, or putting HR systems in place for the first time, we make getting started straightforward and growth even easier.
Built-in compliance and protection
Reduce due diligence risks and safeguard your IP from day one.
The complete HR stack for startups
Automate onboarding, time off, documents and performance reviews.
Scale your startup with global HR and payroll
Remote is the HR and payroll engine for growing teams. One comprehensive platform handles onboarding, payroll and compliance so you can focus on scaling.
Employer of Record (EOR)
Hire full-time employees without establishing local legal entities. Remote manages local contracts, compliance, benefits and payroll.
Contractor management
Onboard and pay global contractors in minutes — automate contracts, tax forms, invoices and secure payments.
Payroll
Run payroll across multiple countries from one place. Remote takes care of calculations, tax filings, local compliance and payslips.
HRIS software
Manage time off, documents, reviews and HR workflows in one platform, with employee profiles and org-wide visibility.
U.S. PEO
Manage payroll, benefits and HR for employees in the US, staying compliant while cutting admin and saving time.
Recruit
Find qualified candidates quickly with AI-powered sourcing and access to a global talent pool. Post jobs, review matched profiles and streamline hiring.
Equity
Manage stock options for global employees with localised guidance on tax, withholding and compliance.
Mobility and relocation
Support international moves with visa, immigration and relocation services managed by our in-house experts.
On-demand HR, legal and tax support
Get expert answers on HR, labour law, equity, benefits and compliance directly in Remote.
What our customers say
Join the customers who trust Remote to transform their businesses.
“Remote has become a trusted and market-leading partner for us. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and unlocked additional opportunities for global growth and success.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is processed monthly, twice a month and hourly across several currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete oversight from a single platform. Remote makes this possible.”
“HomeProject works with more than 460 Contractors worldwide. To manage compliance, administration and payroll in-house I’d have to hire five or six people full time. Remote has genuinely saved us both time and money.”
“Remote has become a trusted and market-leading partner for us. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and unlocked additional opportunities for global growth and success.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is processed monthly, twice a month and hourly across several currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete oversight from a single platform. Remote makes this possible.”
“HomeProject works with more than 460 Contractors worldwide. To manage compliance, administration and payroll in-house I’d have to hire five or six people full time. Remote has genuinely saved us both time and money.”
“Remote has become a trusted and market-leading partner for us. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our workflows and unlocked additional opportunities for global growth and success.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is processed monthly, twice a month and hourly across several currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete oversight from a single platform. Remote makes this possible.”
“HomeProject works with more than 460 Contractors worldwide. To manage compliance, administration and payroll in-house I’d have to hire five or six people full time. Remote has genuinely saved us both time and money.”
Global companies scale with Remote
Frequently asked questions
Picking the right provider for HR, payroll and global employment is one of the most critical choices a startup will make. Look for a platform that reduces complexity, supports your international plans and protects your business from risk. Ask:
Does the provider include both HR and payroll within the same system?
Can they support employees and contractors in multiple countries?
Do they operate their own legal entities or rely on third parties?
What safeguards do they provide for IP and invention rights?
Is the platform compliant with global labour laws and tax regulations?
How straightforward is it to onboard, pay and manage your team?
Are equity, benefits or relocation support included?
Do they provide pricing, support and tools suitable for startups?
A good partner will grow with you — from your first international hire through your next fundraise and beyond.
In short: outsourcing HR is often more cost-effective for startups. Small, fast-growing companies usually lack the time and resources to run every HR function in house. That doesn’t mean startups shouldn’t have HR leaders — excellent HR talent is crucial once you reach a certain size. But building a full HR team to handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance and stock options rarely makes financial or operational sense when specialist services exist to cover these needs.
Even large enterprises outsource many HR functions. Need to hire in a new country? An employer of record is one form of outsourced HR that can help. Need to run a compensation review? There are specialist companies for that too. For startups, where resources are best focused on the core mission, outsourcing HR services is often the most practical option.
Outsourcing payroll helps startups save time, preserve budget for mission-critical priorities and ensure everyone working for the company has a reliable experience. Few things sap momentum faster than missed payroll or benefits that don’t work. Even the most committed employees expect to be paid on time, access health cover, save for retirement and take leave. Running these functions in house not only consumes leaders’ time but can also create friction between staff and management if mistakes occur.
By outsourcing payroll, startups remove a time-consuming, sensitive task and greatly reduce errors and frustrations for employees. Which scenario is more likely to succeed: a team constantly fighting to correct pay, or a team that receives dependable deposits and can concentrate on the company’s main goals?
Every company and situation is different. That’s why startups should weigh all the reasons to outsource payroll before choosing a provider or a course of action.
Yes! If your investor isn’t already a Remote for Startups partner, we’d love to speak with them! Introduce us, and you'll get an additional 5% off (up to a 20% discount).
We partner with regional and global organisations such as incubators, accelerators, venture capital and private equity firms, angel syndicates and other startup-enabling groups that invest in and support startup growth. We seek mutually beneficial relationships where partners promote Remote’s benefits within their communities.
If that sounds like you and you’d like to learn more about how to get involved, head over to this page, and sign up to become a Remote for Startups partner!
As long as you fit our criteria, you can take advantage of special startup pricing, which consists of a 15% discount on Remote’s services.
Let your Remote point of contact know you're interested in the Remote for Startups offer, and they'll check your eligibility before processing your exclusive discount.
Yes! If your investor is not a Remote for Startups partner, we'd love to chat with them! Introduce us, and you'll get an additional 5% off (up to a 20% discount).
We partner with various regional and global entities, such as incubators, accelerators, venture capital and private equity firms, angel syndicates, and other startup-enabling organisations who actively invest in and support the growth of startups. We're looking for a mutually beneficial relationship where partners promote Remote's benefits within their community.
If this sounds like you, and you'd like to learn more about how you can get involved, head over to this page, and sign up to become a Remote for Startups partner!