222 Countries & Territories. One Employer of Record | Global Expansion

222 Countries & Territories. One Employer of Record.

The only EOR operating in every one of them.

We help HR, People and Global Mobility teams employ people wherever they don't have a local entity. We take care of the contracts, payroll, benefits, tax and immigration, and when you need us, you can actually speak to someone.

No hidden fees. No unnecessary complexity. Just a global team that gets it done.

OverviewPeoplePayrollCountries
New hireDay 9 of 14

Ana Silva

Senior Engineer · Lisbon
  • ✓Offer accepted
  • ✓Contract signed under Portuguese law
  • ✓NISS social security number issued
  • Payroll set up, 14 salary payments
  • First day · 3 March
JM

Joana Matos

Your Portugal expert
Ana's payroll is ready. Her 13th and 14th month payments are built into your quote, so there are no surprises in June or December.
Replied in 6 minutes
February payroll
12 countries
86 people · local currencies · on time
Rated on G2

Recognised by customers in the Fall 2026 reports for Employer of Record and Global Payroll.

Our clients

Trusted by Honda.

HR, People and Global Mobility teams around the world rely on Global Expansion.

Honda
VMware
Johnson Matthey
Elastic
GM Financial
Finastra
Amnesty International
MIT
SSE
HMD
In one sentence

What is an Employer of Record?

An Employer of Record (EOR) is a company that legally employs people for you in another country. It issues the local contract, runs payroll, withholds tax and handles compliance, while you direct the day-to-day work. You can hire without setting up an entity.

Global Expansion is an advisory Employer of Record, founded in 2020 with Equus Software and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. It employs people in all 222 countries and territories, the only EOR operating in every one of them, through in-country experts and its GX One platform.

Coverage
222 countries and territories
Time to hire
5–10 business days
Offices
Denver, Plano, London, Lisbon, Quezon City
Versus an entity
$210k average setup avoided
Security
ISO 27001 accredited
Country guides
221, updated for 2026
PortugalPhilippinesBrazilGermanyJapanMexicoIndiaNigeriaPolandColombiaPortugalPhilippinesBrazilGermanyJapanMexicoIndiaNigeriaPolandColombia
What we do

Expert advice and employment, from one partner

We employ your people compliantly and advise you at every step, from the first hire to complex moves. One team for every country.

Employer of Record

We become the legal employer in-country, so you can hire without opening an entity.

Employment contract
Rafael Costa · São Paulo
CLT contract, 13th salary and FGTS included
Signed by Global Expansion

Global Payroll

Accurate, on-time pay in local currency, with every statutory payment made.

EUR
PHP
BRL
JPY

Compliance

Local contracts, labour law and terminations handled by in-country specialists.

  • ✓Local contract reviewed
  • ✓Notice periods checked
  • ✓Leave law applied

Immigration

Visas and work permits for new hires and for people you're relocating.

Critical Skills Employment Permit
Ireland · decision expected in 6 weeks

Benefits

Health, pension and leave packages that compete in each local market.

  • ✓Private health cover
  • ✓Pension matched
  • ✓Meal vouchers

Global Tax

Payroll tax and permanent-establishment risk managed as you grow, so a strong sales hire doesn't become a tax problem.

Permanent establishment risk · Germany
LowReviewed quarterlyHigh
How it works

From question to hire in four steps

Every engagement follows the same steps, built around a plan made for your business.

Step 1

Talk to an expert

Tell us who you want to hire and where. We flag what's involved up front.

Step 2

Get your tailored plan

A clear timeline, milestones and a strong SLA, built for your company.

Step 3

Hire and onboard

A compliant local contract, set up by our in-country HR team.

Step 4

Keep 24/7 human support

Payroll, tax, benefits and compliance run every month, with experts on call.

Why clients stay
99%

of our clients stay with us. Human experts, 24/7 support and plans backed by SLAs give them good reasons to.

222Countries and territories where we're operational today
5–10Business days to hire, compared with 12+ months to set up an entity
92%Up to this much lower operating cost than setting up your own entity
24/7Support from in-country HR teams
Why Global Expansion

Most EORs give you software. We give you experts.

We take the complex hires

When other providers say no, we work out how to hire compliantly.

You can actually speak to someone

When you need us, an in-country expert picks up, not a ticket queue.

Plans with SLAs attached

Your implementation plan is built for you and backed by a strong SLA.

Honest from the start

We tell you what's possible, and what isn't, before you commit.

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Rodrigo Campos
Brazil employment expert
Online now
YouOur contractor in Brazil should become an employee by 1 April. Can we do that?
RodrigoYes. We'll move him onto a CLT contract and register him with eSocial. Here's the plan:
Week 1 · Contract reviewWeek 2 · eSocial registration1 April · First day
Rodrigo13th salary, holiday bonus and FGTS are already in your quote.
Free tools

Plan your next hire before you make it

Explore country rules and costs on your own. When you need a decision, an expert takes it from there.

CountryPedia

Country hiring guides

Employment law, tax, benefits and onboarding rules for countries around the world.

13th-month payMandatory
Probation periodUp to 6 months
Working week48 hours
Search the guides →
Salary calculator

The true cost of a hire

Estimate total employment cost, including salary, benefits and employer contributions.

Example · Software Engineer, Germany
Gross salary€72,000
Employer social contributions€14,991
Benefits€3,600
Total a year€90,591
Calculate a cost →
Quick answers

Employer of Record questions, answered

Why use an Employer of Record instead of an entity?+

Setting up your own entity costs about $210,000 on average and can take 12 months or more. Through an Employer of Record your hire can start in 5–10 business days, and operating costs can be up to 92% lower. You can still set up an entity later.

How long does it take to hire through an EOR?+

With Global Expansion, a new hire can be legally employed and working in 5–10 business days. Setting up your own entity can take 12 months or more. Hires who need a work permit take longer, depending on the country's visa process.

EOR or my own entity: which should I choose?+

Choose an EOR to hire quickly, test a market or employ a small team without legal presence. Set up an entity when the country becomes a long-term base with a larger team. Many companies start with an EOR and move people to their own entity later.

Can we move employees to our own entity later?+

Yes. Many companies start with an Employer of Record and set up their own entity once a country becomes a long-term base. Global Expansion helps transfer employees to your entity while protecting their seniority and benefits.

Can an EOR handle complex or unusual hires?+

Yes. Global Expansion is an advisory EOR: in-country experts take on hires other providers turn down, such as hard-to-reach locations, visa-dependent hires, contractor conversions and hires after mergers or acquisitions.

Is Global Expansion secure?+

Yes. Global Expansion is fully ISO 27001 accredited and independently audited. GX One uses two-factor authentication, role-based access and SAML 2.0 single sign-on, and is hosted on Microsoft Azure.

Talk to us

Have a hire others won't touch?

Tell us where and who. An in-country expert will review your case and build a plan you can act on.

Talk to an expert →Or call +1 (719) 204 3220