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EOR or local entity, which is cheaper for your country?
20+ countries with real setup costs, annual admin overhead, and EOR markup estimates. Compare total cost of ownership over 1-10 years and find your entity breakeven point.
The choice between using an Employer of Record and setting up a local legal entity is primarily a function of headcount and time horizon. EORs win when headcount is low and time horizon is short. Local entities win when you've committed to a long-term, multi-hire presence in a country and the fixed costs amortize. This calculator estimates total cost of ownership for both paths in 20+ countries, plus the breakeven point where entity becomes cheaper than EOR.
Total cost of ownership by country
Frequently asked questions
- The number of years at your current headcount where the entity’s total cost (setup + annual admin + wages) equals EOR total cost (wages + markup). Below breakeven, EOR is cheaper. Above breakeven, entity is cheaper.
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