You have your mind made up. You have decided to build a remote workforce from a deep international talent pool and have made the decision to partner with a global Employer of Record service.
Hiring in emerging tech markets — like Central Asia — has proven to be a viable strategy for U.S.-based tech companies to grow their team at a more affordable price, and an employer of record is a great way to go. With that being said, where do you start and how do you choose the right EOR for your tech company?
Truss may be able to help as a proven employer of record provider in Central Asia. We provide U.S.-based tech companies with an end-to-end global employment platform that will not only help find, recruit, and hire remote global talent — but serve as a legal safeguard against international employment laws.
Contact Truss today to find out how we can help you build an international team and serve as your employer of record!
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What Are the Benefits of an Employer of Record Service?
Before hiring tech companies can choose an employer of record service to partner with, it is important that they first understand the benefits of a global EOR provider. Businesses that partner with an employer of record in different parts of the world gain access to a deep talent pool with specific skillsets, lower employment costs, legal protection and support, and much more.
Here is a closer look at the key benefits provided by an employer of record like Truss:
- Faster Expansion and Increased Scalability: An employer of record provides you with access to a deep and diverse talent pool in untapped tech markets like Central Asia. With the recruiting power of a good EOR partner, you can skip the slow hiring processes in the U.S. market, allowing you to build your team faster.
- Legal Compliance Protection: When you hire remote employees in different countries, you need to adhere to the local employment laws, and an employer of record takes on the legal responsibilities of hiring global talent, protecting you from any compliance violations and potential fines.
- Simplified Global Payroll and Taxes: When you hire global talent, it means you are responsible for global payroll — and there is a lot you need to know about global payroll and taxes. An employer of record will handle global payroll and taxes for you, allowing you to focus on product development.
- Less Time and Money Spent on Hiring: Tech companies that decide to hire in emerging tech markets on their own may find that it takes 3 – 9 months to find the right fit and can cost $20,000 – $100,000 up front. When you hire with a global EOR, it can take as little as 7 – 15 days to find the right fit for your growing team.
How To Find the Right Global EOR
When you partner with a global employer of record — like Truss — it can save you time and money when compared to establishing your own legal entity in the hiring country. Tech companies that weigh the pros and cons of an employer of record vs. local entity will find that an EOR is often the right choice — but how do you choose the right employer of record?
Here is a look at a few steps you can take to find the right global EOR:
1. Determine Owned Entity vs. Partner Network
When you start your search for a global EOR provider, the majority of employer of record providers fall into a pair of categories — an owned entity or a partner network. An owned entity is when the EOR provider owns a legal entity in the hiring country and serves as the direct legal employer and provides you with added accountability and security. Other employer of record providers are part of a partner network where the EOR serves as a base platform and outsources the legal employment to a third party. Knowing which type of global EOR partner you are dealing with is an important first step.
2. Transparent Pricing and Costs
Transparent pricing and costs can be a determining factor in your search for an employer of record to partner with. The majority of employer of record providers use a monthly payment structure per employee. Truss pricing starts at $499 per month per employee, helping growing tech startups find talented employees with lower employment costs. When you find an employer of record, it is important to ensure the pricing is transparent and ask about social contributions, foreign exchange markups, and security deposits.
3. Local Legal Compliance and Expertise
A key benefit of working with an employer of record is that your EOR provider will manage legal compliance with local labor laws. U.S.-based tech companies need to ensure that global EOR providers have the knowledge and expertise to handle local labor laws where you are hiring without any risk to your company. A strong EOR partner should be able to handle complex legal issues like Permanent Establishment risk and intellectual property contracts and protections.
4. Software Integrations and Support
Maybe the final deciding factor in your employer of record search is the software integrations and support that you receive with your chosen EOR partner. Take the time to evaluate the software integrations and support network for potential partners. If you are focused on the software side of the equation, it is important to look at factors like automated onboarding, self-service portals, and direct integrations with your current software. If you are more concerned about customer support, it is important to find a provider that delivers high-touch advisory services, in-depth consulting, and potential benefits packages.
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Why Choose Truss as Your Employer of Record?
At the end of the day — choosing the right global EOR for your tech company comes down to trust, transparency, and expertise.
You need to find an EOR partner that can help you find elite tech talent, protects your intellectual property, and provides full transparency in its pricing. For U.S.-based tech companies that hope to tap into the massive talent pool in Central Asia, Truss provides a direct, owned-entity model that removes the middleman and guarantees compliance with local labor laws.
Instead of spending tens of thousands of dollars and waiting months to establish a local entity in an emerging tech market, Truss gets your new remote team members safely onboarded and ready to hit the ground running in as little as two weeks as your employer of record. You don’t have to let worries about legal compliance and global payroll complexity stall the growth of your company.
Contact Truss today and find out how to scale your tech team easily with the right employer of record in Central Asia!
