Remote Work Solution Quiz

What is the nature of your relationship with the worker(s) you want to engage?

I want to hire them as full-time employees in their local country.

I want to work with them as independent contractors.

I'm not sure yet / It depends on their preferences or legal implications.

How long do you plan to engage these workers?

Long-term, 12 months or more.

Short-term or project-based.

Not sure, we're evaluating based on performance or funding.

Do you want or need to provide statutory benefits (healthcare, pensions, paid leave) to the worker(s)?

Yes

When it comes to compliance with local taxes and employment laws, which approach best fits your company?

We will handle all compliance, including taxes and benefits, treating them like a full-time employee.

The individual will be responsible for their own taxes and compliance.

Not sure. Need a partner to handle all compliance for us.

How important is flexibility in scaling your workforce up or down quickly?

Very important – our needs shift project to project.

Somewhat important – we need a balance.

Not important – we're building stable, long-term teams.

Do you have internal resources (e.g., legal, HR, finance) to handle international contractor agreements and payments?

Yes

Are you worried about the risk of contractor misclassification in the countries you're hiring in?

Yes

How important is it for your company to appear as a strong employer brand offering job security and long-term benefits?

Very important – we want to attract top talent long-term.

Somewhat – depends on the role.

Not a priority – we're focused on delivery and outcomes.

Employer of Record (EOR) You need to hire full-time employees in countries where you don't have a legal entity. Remote becomes the legal employer through our local entities, handling all employment responsibilities while you manage the day-to-day work. Start hiring employees globally

Remote legally employs workers on your behalf in 100+ countries Competitive, compliant employee benefits including health insurance, PTO, and local perks Complete payroll, tax, and employment law compliance Employment contracts and HR lifecycle management Local expertise in employment regulations and practices

Contractor of Record (COR) You want to work with contractors but need Remote to handle the official contracting relationship. Remote becomes the agency of record, managing contracts, payments, and compliance while your talent remains contractors and you direct the work. Get compliant contractor relationships

Remote contracts with workers as the official contracting agency Workers remain contractors with proper classification protection Professional contract management and payments processing Reduced legal risk with compliant contractor relationship structure Flexibility to scale contractor relationships globally

Contractor Management Plus You work with independent contractors but need additional support with compliance, risk management, and administrative tasks. This solution provides enhanced contractor management capabilities with Remote's expertise. Enhance your contractor management

Enhanced contractor onboarding and management tools Compliance monitoring and risk assessment Professional contract templates and legal guidance Global payment processing with tax optimization Dedicated support for contractor relationship management

Contractor Management You work directly with independent contractors and need a platform to manage contracts, invoicing, and payments efficiently. Your contractors remain independent with minimal intermediary involvement. Simplify contractor payments

Direct contractor relationships with payment facilitation Automated contract templates and e-signature workflows Global payment processing in multiple currencies Invoice management and 1099 tax form generation Basic compliance monitoring and contractor classification guidance

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Manage independent contractors

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Agency-managed contractor relationships

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