International EOR
Hire internationally. Without changing platforms.
The same Engage record that manages your US contractors flips into International Employer of Record through HQ Simple — direct in 4 countries, partner network in 40+. No per-seat SaaS, no setup fee, no onboarding charge.
Employer of Record (EOR) is a legal arrangement where a third party is the worker's employer in their country of residence, while the client company directs the work. It's the standard pattern for hiring internationally without setting up a local legal entity. Engage integrates directly with HQ Simple's EOR service so the same worker record that managed the candidate, contractor, or US employee flips seamlessly into international employment. Direct service in US, Canada, UK, Australia; partner network in 40+ other countries.
Direct EOR in 4 countries
HQ Simple is the legal Employer of Record directly in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. Flat markup, no intermediary.
Partner network in 40+ countries
Verified local EOR partners for everywhere else. Partner pays HQ Simple 2%; client pays $0 for the SaaS layer.
Same platform, different legal employer
Contractor-to-EOR conversion happens on the same record. No data re-entry. No new systems. No interruption.
No stacked fees
Most EOR providers charge a per-seat SaaS fee, setup fee, onboarding fee, and offboarding fee on top of the markup. HQ Simple's EOR is all-in.
Country-specific compliance
Local tax withholding, mandatory benefits, statutory leave, notice periods, and termination rules surfaced in the platform.
Local currency payments
Contractors and employees are paid in their local currency through HQ Simple's pay infrastructure.
Direct + partner EOR coverage
- Direct service in US, Canada, UK, Australia
- Partner network in 40+ countries
- Local compliance rules surfaced per country
International onboarding through the same portal
- I-9 equivalents and local tax forms collected in-platform
- Mandatory benefits paperwork per country
- Signed contracts under local law
HQ Simple EOR vs. Deel / Rippling
| Feature | HQ Simple (on Engage) | Deel | Rippling | Set up your own entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct EOR countries | 4 | 150+ | 150+ | As many as you register |
| Partner network | 40+ | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Per-seat SaaS fee | $0 | $599/mo | Gated | n/a |
| Setup fee | $0 | Varies | Varies | $5-50K per country |
| Pre-funding required | No | Yes | Yes | n/a |
| Effective US markup | ~17% | ~30% | ~26% | ~15% (excl. overhead) |
| Time to first hire in a new country | Days | Days | Days | 3-6 months |
The Engage + HQ Simple handoff
- You identify the hire. A candidate in the Engage ATS, a contractor in the Engage platform, or a new hire entirely.
- Select the country. Engage shows direct vs. partner status and the local rules (mandatory benefits, statutory leave, notice periods).
- HQ Simple generates the quote. All-in effective markup, no per-seat SaaS, no setup, no onboarding. Typically 1-2 business days.
- Accept and onboard. The worker's record flips from contractor or candidate to EOR employee. Onboarding portal switches to country-specific document set.
- Monthly payroll runs. HQ Simple (or the partner) processes payroll in local currency, handles tax withholding and mandatory benefits. Engage surfaces the data in your dashboard.
- Ongoing support. Compliance updates, leave tracking, termination workflows — all handled on the same record.
Why we're direct in only 4 countries
We chose depth over breadth. In the US, Canada, UK, and Australia, HQ Simple is the legal employer ourselves — no intermediaries, full ownership of the relationship, and the pricing advantage flows to clients. In other countries, we partner with verified local EOR providers rather than build thin direct presence. The partner network covers 40+ additional countries including the major European economies, India, Brazil, and most of Asia-Pacific. The platform (Engage) is the same in either case.
Frequently asked questions
- If you need EOR in 50+ countries today with equal depth everywhere, Deel and Rippling have more direct country coverage. HQ Simple is the right answer if you're a US-centric team with occasional international hires, want transparent pricing without a per-seat SaaS fee, and want the platform (Engage) included rather than bolted on.
Ready to hire internationally?
Talk to HQ Simple's EOR team for a country-specific quote. Direct service in US, Canada, UK, Australia; partner network for everywhere else.
Ready to engage your workforce?
Start with the free ATS. Grow into contractor management, VMS, and International EOR without changing systems.