Global HR library
Your guide to managing and paying international contractors
Considering engaging contractors?
Managing contractors need not be complicated. Below are key points to consider when selecting a contractor management solution.
Contractor agreements compliant with local laws
Managing contractors need not be complicated. Consider the following when choosing a contractor management system.
Choose a system providing country-specific contract templates that comply with local tax and regulatory requirements.
Ensure a separate statement of work is used to define contractor roles and responsibilities.
Select a system that enables assigning and managing employer signatories for contractor agreements.
Check that the system offers an option to purchase indemnity coverage against misclassification risk.
Choose a system that provides a KYB/KYC process to maintain compliance.
Automated onboarding
Prefer self-serve onboarding to enable a seamless start for contractor talent.
Consider automated identity verification to streamline processes and minimise human error.
Verify the system manages essential documentation and performs compliance checks.
Invoices, timesheets and payments
Choose a system that supports both manual and automated invoice management for single and bulk invoices.
Confirm whether the system allows employers to create invoices on behalf of contractors; this is especially helpful when you are managing a large number of contractors.
Ensure invoice approval permissions can be held and shared across your administrative team.
Select a system that supports invoicing at defined intervals, for example: weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, monthly.
Opt for a system that supports invoicing and payouts in the contractor's preferred currency.
Prioritise guaranteed payouts for contractors. Choose a system that removes FX and currency conversion hassles, with controls to pay contractors the exact invoice amount.
Verify whether you can export invoices for specific time periods.
Platform, user experience and pricing
Consider a system that offers a trial rollout of its service before you pay the fee.
Prioritise reducing time and effort by selecting a system with greater automation.
Choose a platform that scales with your business. Ask how many contractors typically use the platform to assess scalability.
Prefer multi-product suites rather than standalone systems for better efficiency. Such suites deliver flexible, scalable HR solutions suited to managing your globally distributed team, including contractors.
Base decisions on platform usability; ensure it is user-friendly and easily accessible for both you and your contractors.
Prioritise access to a knowledgeable, dedicated customer support team.
Seek platforms offering activity-based pricing. Remote’s transparent pricing guarantee ensures you are charged only per active contractor per month.
Understand the total cost of deployment
Double-check whether the system adds a ‘management fee’ on top of the monthly subscription.
Clarify whether any additional costs are deducted by the system for each invoice processed.
Factor in the FX rate and bank transfer fees when setting up international contractor payments.
Why choose Remote to manage contractors?
Smart onboarding and invoicing — including one-click approvals and bulk invoicing — help reduce busywork.
Remote enables prompt, compliant payments to your contractors. Track each payment step with visibility into its position within your network, the expected payment date, and the amount.
Remote provides 200+ compliant contracts, and the indemnity coverage addon protects your business against misclassification and legal risks.
Transparent pricing guarantee ensures you are charged only for contractors whoyou’re actively working with.
”Contractors start 2 weeks faster on average with Remote.”
”47% of Remote customers find managing contractors easier compared to their previous solutions”
”Administrative costs linked to contractor management have decreased by 32% through Remote.” "99% invoices paid out in 3 business days”
“Remote’s Contractor Management platform makes it super easy to pay in multiple currencies with the click of a button and arrange everything in one place. Everything is compliant and we can onboard quickly to respond to spikes in demand.” - Georg Herzog, Head of People, Mimo
Discover a better way to hire, manage and pay contractors with Remote.