Check your target country
See whether PIO supports hiring where you want to hire and what local setup the role actually needs.
Global hiring for startups
Hire your first person overseas without opening a local entity first
PIO's EOR and contractor products help you bring on your next hire in a new country without founding a subsidiary first. Compare worker types and estimated costs for your target country, then confirm availability, service scope, configuration and pricing with PIO before you hire.
Built for
- Founders
Three decisions before you hire
Get clear on country, worker type and total cost before you commit to a hiring product.
Choose the right worker type
Compare EOR employment with fixed, pay-as-you-go or milestone contractor options based on the real working relationship.
Estimate the full cost
Use the cost estimator and public pricing to see salary, employment costs and service fees before you commit.
See PIO before you commit to hiring
Create an account to explore what's available. When you're ready to move forward, PIO confirms country availability, product setup and final pricing.
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Compare country and worker options
Decide which country you're hiring in and whether the role should be an employee, contractor or a direct hire through your own entity.
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Create an account and explore PIO
See the EOR and contractor products available and decide whether PIO fits how your team works.
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Review the hiring setup
Confirm the product and setup you've chosen before any documents go out or a start date is set.
FAQs for founders hiring abroad
Do we need an entity to hire our first employee abroad?
Not always. In supported countries, PIO EOR can employ your hire on your behalf if you don't have a suitable local entity yet. Just confirm the country and role before you make an offer.
Can we hire the person as a contractor instead?
Only when the real working relationship supports independent contractor status. Payment method or startup stage alone doesn't determine classification.
Can we start without booking a demo?
Yes. Signup lets you explore PIO without a call. Book a demo later if you want to walk through a specific product or country with our team.
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Ready to make your first overseas hire?
Create your PIO account and see which EOR or contractor setup fits your next hire.