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Remote for startups
HR for startups: designed to move quickly and scale
Remote’s HR platform for startups lets you recruit talent anywhere, complete onboarding in minutes and run reliable global payroll — all from a single platform. Scale your team, keep compliance in check and act fast.
HR and payroll for startups, all managed in a single platform
Remote supports early-stage teams in overseeing their global workforce from one central place. Whether you are hiring full-time employees, expanding your contractor base or introducing HR systems for the first time, we make getting started straightforward and scaling effortless.
Built-in compliance and protection
Reduce due diligence risk and safeguard your IP from day one.
A complete HR stack for startups
Automate onboarding, leave, document management, and appraisals.
Scale your startup using global HR and payroll
Remote is the HR and payroll engine for expanding teams. Access a single, comprehensive platform to manage onboarding, payroll and compliance easily.
Employer of Record (EOR)
Employ full-time staff without creating local legal entities. Remote takes care of 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 multi-country payroll from one place. Remote manages calculations, tax filings, local compliance and payslips.
HRIS software
Manage leave, documents, reviews and HR workflows in one platform, with employee profiles and organisation-wide visibility.
U.S. PEO
Manage payroll, benefits and HR for employees in the US. Stay compliant while saving time and reducing administration.
Recruit
Find qualified candidates quickly with AI-powered sourcing and tap into a global talent pool. Post jobs, review matched profiles and simplify hiring.
Equity
Manage share 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 advice on HR, employment law, equity, benefits and compliance, directly within Remote.
What our customers say
Join customers who rely on Remote to transform their business.
“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success across the world.”
“Had we needed to manage and co-ordinate everything internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is handled monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several different currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has full visibility on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“Our organisation works with over 460 Contractors around the world. To manage compliance, administration and payroll we would have had to employ five or six people full time; Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success across the world.”
“Had we needed to manage and co-ordinate everything internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is handled monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several different currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has full visibility on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“Our organisation works with over 460 Contractors around the world. To manage compliance, administration and payroll we would have had to employ five or six people full time; Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success across the world.”
“Had we needed to manage and co-ordinate everything internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is handled monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several different currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has full visibility on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“Our organisation works with over 460 Contractors around the world. To manage compliance, administration and payroll we would have had to employ five or six people full time; Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
Global firms scale up with Remote
Frequently asked questions
Selecting the right provider for HR, payroll and global employment ranks among the most critical choices a startup will face. Seek a platform that reduces complexity, supports your international objectives, and shields your business from risk. Ask the following:
Does the provider offer both HR and payroll within a single system?
Can they support employees and contractors in multiple countries?
Do they own their legal entities, or do they 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 suited to startups?
A suitable partner will grow with you — from your first international hire through your next fundraise and beyond.
Put simply: not outsourcing HR can be more costly for startups. Small, fast-growing companies typically lack the resources or time to manage every HR function internally. That does not mean startups should avoid having HR leaders — on the contrary, strong HR leadership becomes essential as you scale. Yet creating a full HR team to handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance and stock options rarely makes financial or operational sense when specialised services exist for startups.
Even the largest enterprises outsource many HR functions. Looking to hire in a new country? An employer of record can help. Need to run a compensation review? Specialist providers are available for that as well. For startups, which should focus resources on their core mission, outsourcing HR services is often the most practical route.
Outsourcing payroll lets startups save time, free up budget for mission-critical priorities, and ensure everyone working for the company has a reliable experience. Few things halt a team’s momentum more than missed payroll or benefits that do not function properly. While employees want to build something great, they also expect to be paid on time, access their health insurance, save for retirement, and take time off. Managing these functions in-house not only consumes leaders’ time but can also create tension between staff and management if errors occur.
By outsourcing payroll, startups can transfer a time-consuming and sensitive process and greatly reduce errors and employee frustration. Which is more likely to succeed: a team constantly battling to correct pay, or a team that can rely on regular deposits and concentrate on the startup’s core goals?
Of course, every organisation and situation is unique. That’s why startups should review all the reasons to outsource payroll before choosing a course of action or a particular provider.
Yes! If your investor is not yet a Remote for Startups partner, we'd be pleased to speak with them! Introduce us, and you'll get an additional 5% off (up to a 20% discount).
We work with regional and global partners — incubators, accelerators, venture capital and private equity firms, angel syndicates and other organisations that actively invest in and support startups’ growth. We seek mutually beneficial relationships where partners promote Remote's benefits within their communities.
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!
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!