Hire and pay anyone, anywhere
Onboard employees and contractors worldwide and process payroll punctually in their local currency.
Remote for startups
HR for startups: designed for speed and scale
Remote’s HR platform for startups lets you recruit any talent, complete onboarding in minutes, and operate global payroll reliably — all from a single platform. Expand your team, remain compliant, and accelerate execution.
HR and payroll for startups — a single platform
Remote enables early-stage teams to administer their global workforce from one central location. Whether you are hiring full-time employees, scaling contractors, or implementing HR systems for the first time, we simplify the setup and make scaling straightforward.
Built-in compliance and protection
Mitigate due diligence exposures and safeguard your IP from day one.
A complete HR stack for startups
Automate onboarding, time off, documentation, and performance appraisals.
Scale your startup with global HR and payroll
Remote is the HR and payroll engine for growing teams. You receive a single, comprehensive platform to manage onboarding, payroll and compliance effortlessly.
Employer of Record (EOR)
Employ full-time staff without creating local legal entities. Remote manages local contracts, compliance, benefits and payroll.
Contractor Management
Onboard and remunerate global contractors in minutes. Automate contracts, tax forms, invoices and secure payments.
Payroll
Operate multi-country payroll from a single dashboard. Remote manages calculations, tax filings, local compliance and payslips.
HRIS software
Manage time off, documentation, reviews and HR workflows within one platform, complete with employee profiles and organisation-wide visibility.
U.S. PEO
Manage payroll, benefits and HR for employees in the US. Maintain compliance while saving time and cutting administrative burden.
Recruit
Locate qualified candidates quickly using AI-powered sourcing and tap into a global talent pool. Post roles, evaluate matched profiles and simplify hiring.
Equity
Administer share options for global employees with localised guidance on tax, withholding and compliance.
Mobility and relocation
Support international moves through visa, immigration and relocation services overseen by our in-house experts.
On-demand HR, legal, and tax support
Receive expert guidance on HR, employment law, equity, benefits and compliance, available directly within Remote.
A word from our customers
Join customers who rely on Remote to transform their businesses.
“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. Thanks to the expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations, our workflows have become more efficient and we have seen increased 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 removes that financial strain but also relieves us of operational tasks, enabling us to focus on expanding our business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility on one platform. This is achievable with Remote.”
“Across the world we engage 460+ Contractors. To oversee compliance, administration and payroll properly, I’d otherwise need five or six full time staff. Remote has unquestionably cut both our time and cost burdens.”
“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. Thanks to the expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations, our workflows have become more efficient and we have seen increased 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 removes that financial strain but also relieves us of operational tasks, enabling us to focus on expanding our business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility on one platform. This is achievable with Remote.”
“Across the world we engage 460+ Contractors. To oversee compliance, administration and payroll properly, I’d otherwise need five or six full time staff. Remote has unquestionably cut both our time and cost burdens.”
“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. Thanks to the expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations, our workflows have become more efficient and we have seen increased 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 removes that financial strain but also relieves us of operational tasks, enabling us to focus on expanding our business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility on one platform. This is achievable with Remote.”
“Across the world we engage 460+ Contractors. To oversee compliance, administration and payroll properly, I’d otherwise need five or six full time staff. Remote has unquestionably cut both our time and cost burdens.”
Global companies scale with Remote
Frequently asked questions
Selecting the appropriate provider for HR, payroll and global employment ranks among the most critical decisions for a startup. Seek a platform that reduces complexity, aligns with your global ambitions, and shields your business from risk. Consider asking:
Does the provider supply both HR and payroll within a single system?
Can they support employees and contractors across multiple countries?
Do they own their own legal entities (or rely on third parties)?
What protections are provided for IP and invention rights?
Does the platform comply with global employment laws and tax regulations?
How straightforward is it to onboard, pay and manage your team?
Are equity, benefits or relocation support included?
Do they offer pricing, support and tools tailored to startups?
A reliable partner will grow alongside you — from the first international hire through your next fundraise and beyond.
In short: not outsourcing HR often costs startups more. Small, fast-growing companies do not have the time or resources to operate every HR function internally. This does not mean startups should lack HR leadership — indeed, strong HR leaders are essential once the company reaches a certain scale. However, building a full HR team to handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance and share options rarely makes financial or operational sense when services exist that specifically support startups.
Even major enterprises outsource many HR functions. Looking to hire in a new country? An employer of record (EOR) is an outsourced HR solution that can assist. Need to conduct a compensation review? Specialist providers are available for that, too. For startups, where resources should be focused on the core mission, outsourcing HR services is usually the most pragmatic option.
Outsourcing payroll helps startups save time, free up budget for mission-critical activities, and ensure staff enjoy a reliable experience. Nothing undermines momentum faster than missed payroll or benefits that do not function as intended. While employees want to build something great, they also expect to be paid on time, access private medical insurance, save for retirement, and take leave. Keeping these processes in-house consumes leaders’ time and can create friction between staff and management when problems occur.
Outsourcing payroll offloads a time-consuming, sensitive process and substantially reduces errors and employee frustration. Which scenario is more likely to succeed: a team repeatedly correcting pay runs, or a team receiving regular deposits so they can focus on the startup’s core objectives?
Naturally, each company’s circumstances differ. That is why startups should weigh all the reasons to outsource payroll before choosing a course of action or a particular provider.
Yes! If your investor is not a Remote for Startups partner, we'd be glad 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 entities — incubators, accelerators, venture capital and private equity firms, angel syndicates and other organisations that actively invest in and support startup growth. We seek mutually beneficial relationships where partners promote Remote's benefits within their community.
If this sounds like you and you'd like to learn how to get involved, visit 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!