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Remote for startups
HR for startups: designed for speed and scale
Remote’s HR platform for startups makes it simple to hire people anywhere, onboard new hires in minutes, and run global payroll that just works — all from a single platform. Grow your team, stay compliant, and keep moving quickly.
Plus, eligible startups get 15% off Remote for 12 months.
HR and payroll for startups, all in one platform
Remote helps early-stage teams manage their global workforce in one place. Whether you’re hiring full-time employees, scaling contractors, or setting up HR systems for the first time, we make it simple to get started and even easier to grow.
Built-in compliance and protection
Avoid due diligence risks and protect your IP from day one.
The complete HR stack for startups
Automate onboarding, time off, documents, and performance reviews.
Exclusive HR and payroll offer for startups
Enrol your startup now and get a 15% discount on Remote for 12 months.
Save 15% when you hire internationally with Employer of Record
Save 15% on all Contractor Management services
Save 15% on global Payroll services
Save 15% on U.S. PEO services
Save 15% on HRIS and Perform
Save 15% on Recruit for access to global talent
Free consultation to evaluate your growth and employment plans
To qualify, you must have raised pre-seed, seed, or Series A funding from a venture capital firm, accelerator, incubator, or other startup-enabling organisation.
We work with hundreds of leading investors across the globe. If you’re backed by one of our VC or private equity partners, you can unlock new offers.
Scale your startup with global HR and payroll
Remote is the HR and payroll engine for growing teams. You get one comprehensive platform to handle onboarding, payroll, and compliance with ease.
Employer of Record (EOR)
Hire full-time employees without setting up legal entities. Remote handles 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 handles 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. Stay compliant while saving time and reducing admin.
Recruit
Find qualified candidates fast with AI-powered sourcing and access to a global talent pool. Post jobs, review matched profiles, and streamline hiring.
Equity
Manage stock options to 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.
A word from our customers
Join customers who trust Remote to transform their business.
“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“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.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, twice monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has visibility of everything from a single platform. Remote made that possible.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”
“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“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.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, twice monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has visibility of everything from a single platform. Remote made that possible.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”
“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“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.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, twice monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has visibility of everything from a single platform. Remote made that possible.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”
Commonly asked questions
Picking 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 plans, and shields your business from risk. Ask:
Does the provider deliver HR and payroll from 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 protections do they provide for IP and invention rights?
Is the platform compliant with global employment law and tax regulations?
How straightforward is it to onboard, pay and manage your team?
Does the service include equity, benefits or relocation support?
Do they provide pricing, support and tools suited to startups?
A good partner will grow with you – from your first international hire through to your next fundraise and beyond.
In short: not outsourcing HR can be more costly for startups. Small, fast-growing businesses rarely have the time or resources to manage every HR function internally. This is not to say startups should not have HR teams — on the contrary, strong HR leaders are essential once a company reaches a certain size. However, assembling a full HR team to cover payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance and share options seldom makes financial or operational sense, especially when tailored services exist to handle these tasks for startups.
Even the largest enterprises outsource many of their HR services. Want to hire someone in a new country? An employer of record is a type of outsourced HR that can help. Need to run a compensation review? There are companies and resources for that, too. For startups, where every resource is best focused on the company’s core mission, outsourcing HR services is usually the most practical option.
Outsourcing payroll lets startups save time, free up budget for mission-critical priorities, and help ensure everyone who works for the company has a positive experience. Few things sap a team’s momentum like a missed pay run or benefits that don’t function properly. While people want to build something great, they also expect to be paid on time, access private health insurance, save for retirement and take leave. Managing these functions in-house not only occupies valuable leader time, but can also create resentment between staff and management if mistakes occur.
By outsourcing payroll, startups can move a time-consuming and sensitive process off their plate and greatly reduce the number of errors and frustrations employees face. Which is more likely to succeed: a team constantly fighting to correct their pay, or a team that can rely on regular deposits and focus on the startup’s core goals?
Naturally, every company and situation is different. That’s why startups should review all the reasons to outsource payroll before choosing a course of action or a specific provider.
Yes!
We work with a range of regional and global organisations, including incubators, accelerators, venture capital and private equity firms, angel syndicates and other groups that actively invest in and support startups. We aim for partnerships that are mutually beneficial, where partners promote Remote's benefits within their communities.
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!
