Direct contracting
A business can contract directly with an overseas professional where the real working arrangement supports it. The agreement should cover scope, payment, confidentiality, intellectual property, data handling and termination.
Hiring compliantly
Choose the working structure deliberately.
Offshore hiring can be structured in different ways. The right approach depends on the facts of the relationship, the countries involved and your business’s advice—not the label on a template.
Employment through an EOR
An employer of record can employ the person locally and handle payroll, statutory benefits and employment records. Your business directs the day-to-day work while the EOR handles local employment administration.
Classification matters
Control, hours, integration, equipment, exclusivity and financial risk can all affect how a relationship is viewed. A contract alone cannot override the way people actually work together.
Records and onboarding
- Use written role and engagement terms
- Keep identity, reference and assessment records appropriately
- Document access, security and confidentiality expectations
- Review the arrangement when the role changes
This page is general information, not legal, tax or employment advice. Obtain advice for your circumstances before choosing or changing an engagement structure.