Hire, employ, and pay talent in 180+ countries without opening local entities
With dedicated account managers, real expert support, and hands-on global employment expertise, Rivermate gives companies a more practical way to employ internationally – starting at €299.
15-20 min live walkthrough • Talk to an expert • No commitment
4.6/5 on Google
4.9/5 on G2
4.8/5 on Capterra

Meet Rivermate. Your global HR powerhouse
For humans, by humans
No bots, no ticket black holes – just direct, human support. Every client gets a dedicated account manager, 24/7 support with direct access to expert staff across multiple communication channels.


Hands-on experience
Global employment is complex, from contracts and tax to labor law and compliance. With 15+ years of experience, our in-house specialists take on the detail-heavy work for our clients, managing the full scope with speed, accuracy, and close operational involvement.
Flexible contracts that fit your needs
From transportation allowance to remote work benefits, we tailor each employment contract to your requirements, not the other way around.

Truly global
With coverage across 180+ countries and 38 local entities, we provide the local infrastructure and market knowledge needed to support compliant global employment with stronger risk coverage.


Speed when it matters
Onboard employees in hours, not weeks. While others take days to process hires, we help you start the same day.
Compliance handled, risk covered
Our country specialists ensure every contract, benefit and payslip follows local laws. The compliance liability is on us — never on you.

Everything you need for global employment
Hire employees globally without local entities
Rivermate is your ideal Employer of Record (EOR) provider that helps companies hire, employ, and pay talent across 180+ countries without opening local entities. With personal support, in-house expertise, and global infrastructure, we make international employment easier to manage.

Owned entities
38
Employees employed
3500+
Yearly payroll
€200M+
Companies helped
1300+
How it works
From first click to fully-compliant global payroll in five easy steps
Book a demo
Pick a slot that suits you. A Rivermate specialist walks you through the platform and answers high-level questions.
Tailored proposal
We unpack your hiring plans, run a real-time payroll cost simulation, and email a single, all-inclusive quote.
Set up your account
Create your Rivermate workspace and invite your team. We generate compliant contracts, collect e-signatures, and activate payroll.
Scale & relax: We handle the rest
We run payroll, file taxes, and keep you compliant in one real-time dashboard.

Case studies: global hiring made easy
Recognized for excellence by G2
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Global companies trust Rivermate for compliance, payroll, and support — and G2 reviewers agree.
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Why companies switch to Rivermate
Personal support
Hands-on expertise
Truly global
Personal support
Dedicated account managers, custom contracts, and responsive 24/7 support
Hands-on expertise
In-house specialists with 15+ years of experience managing contracts, tax, labor law, and compliance
Truly global
180+ countries supported through 38 owned entities
Other EOR providers
Personal support
Chatbots, ticket queues, and slower, less personal support
Hands-on expertise
Standardized support with little operational involvement
Truly global
Fully outsourced operations with limited direct local experience
Learn how hiring works in each country
Learn about local payroll, taxes, and employment laws


































