Hire and pay anyone, anywhere
Onboard employees and contractors wherever they are, run payroll on time, and pay in their local currency.
Remote for startups
HR for startups: built for speed and scale
Remote’s HR platform for startups lets you hire people worldwide, onboard them in minutes, and run global payroll that simply works — all from a single platform. Grow your team, remain compliant, and move quickly.
HR and payroll for startups, all in one platform
Remote supports early-stage teams to manage their global workforce from one place. Whether you’re hiring full‑time employees, expanding with contractors, or implementing HR systems for the first time, we make getting started straightforward and scaling even easier.
Built-in compliance and protection
Minimise due diligence risks and safeguard your IP from day one.
The complete HR stack for startups
Automate onboarding, time‑off, document handling, and performance reviews.
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 with ease.
Employer of record (EOR)
Hire full‑time employees without forming local legal entities. Remote manages local contracts, compliance, benefits and payroll.
Contractor management
Onboard and pay global contractors within minutes. Automate contracts, tax forms, invoices and secure payments.
Payroll
Run multi‑country payroll from one location. Remote handles calculations, tax filings, local compliance and payslips.
HRIS software
Manage time‑off, documents, reviews and HR workflows in a single platform, with employee profiles and org‑wide visibility.
U.S. PEO
Manage payroll, benefits and HR for employees in the US. Remain compliant while saving time and reducing admin.
Recruit
Find qualified candidates quickly using AI‑powered sourcing and access to a global talent pool. Post jobs, review matched profiles and simplify hiring.
Equity
Manage stock 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 answers on HR, labour law, equity, benefits and compliance, directly in Remote.
Messages from our customers
Join the customers who rely on Remote to transform their businesses.
“We regard Remote as a trusted and leading partner in this field. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“Had we been expected to manage and co-ordinate everything in-house, it would have cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial pressure but also lifts the operational burden from our team, enabling us to concentrate on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Across the business we run monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll in several currencies globally, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility within a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors across the globe. I would need to hire 5 or 6 people full time to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a trusted and leading partner in this field. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“Had we been expected to manage and co-ordinate everything in-house, it would have cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial pressure but also lifts the operational burden from our team, enabling us to concentrate on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Across the business we run monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll in several currencies globally, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility within a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors across the globe. I would need to hire 5 or 6 people full time to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a trusted and leading partner in this field. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“Had we been expected to manage and co-ordinate everything in-house, it would have cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial pressure but also lifts the operational burden from our team, enabling us to concentrate on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Across the business we run monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll in several currencies globally, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility within a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors across the globe. I would need to hire 5 or 6 people full time to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
Global businesses expand with Remote
Frequently asked questions
Selecting the right provider for HR, payroll and global employment ranks among the most important choices a startup will face. Seek a platform that reduces complexity, supports your global ambitions, and shields your business from risk. Ask:
Does the provider offer both HR and payroll in a single system?
Can they support employees and contractors in multiple countries?
Do they operate their own legal entities (or rely on third parties)?
What protections 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?
Is equity, benefits, or relocation support included?
Do they offer pricing, support and tools suited to startups?
A good partner will grow with you — from your first international hire through your next fundraise and beyond.
In brief: failing to outsource HR services often costs startups more. Small, fast‑growing companies typically lack the time and resources to manage every HR function internally. That is not to suggest startups should forgo HR teams — effective HR leaders are crucial once you reach a certain scale. Yet forming a full HR department to manage payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance and stock options rarely makes financial or operational sense, particularly when services tailored to startups already exist.
Even the largest enterprises outsource many HR functions. Want to hire in a new country? An employer of record is a form of outsourced HR that can assist. Need to conduct a compensation review? There are firms and tools for that as well. For startups, where resources are best focused on the core mission, outsourcing HR services is usually the most sensible option.
Outsourcing payroll helps startups save time, preserve budget for mission‑critical priorities, and make sure all staff have a reliable experience. Few things stall a team more than missed payroll or dysfunctional benefits. While employees want to build something exceptional, they also expect to be paid on time, access their health cover, save for retirement and take leave. Managing these functions in‑house consumes leaders’ time and can create friction between staff and management if problems arise.
By outsourcing payroll, startups offload a time‑consuming, sensitive process and substantially reduce the errors and frustrations staff face. Which scenario is likelier to succeed: a team repeatedly fighting to correct pay errors, or a team receiving reliable deposits who can concentrate on the startup’s main objectives?
Naturally, every company and situation is different. Therefore startups should weigh all the reasons to outsource payroll before deciding on a course of action or specific provider.
Yes! If your investor is not a Remote for Startups partner, we'd welcome a conversation with them! Introduce us, and you'll get an additional 5% off (up to a 20% discount).
We partner with regional and global organisations — incubators, accelerators, venture capital and private equity firms, angel syndicates, and other startup-enabling groups that invest in and support startup growth. 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 how to get involved, go 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!