Employer of Record
Hire compliantly with expert guidance and powerful automations without setting up local entities
Compliant employment in 120+ countries
Multi-country payroll in 120+ currencies
Automated expenses, time-off, and reports
Onboarding & offboarding specialists
End-to-end support by local experts
USD 699
Ana Sekulic
HR Generalist at Kinsta
“We’re really happy we finally found a partner we can trust, so we can work together and grow together. The Oyster platform is super intuitive and easy to use. The support team is very responsive."
per employee/month
Annual discounts available
Global Contractors
Instantly generate contracts, send payments, and manage freelance and short-term talent.
Instant contracts in 180+ countries
Contractor payments in 120+ currencies
In-app identity verification and onboarding
Invoice, expense, and contract management
Employee misclassification analyzer
Free for 30 days
Then USD 29 per contractor/month
Wilián Iralzabal
Founder of Zabal Media
“I used to stitch together many different tools. I was spending around 30 to 40 hours a month. Oyster provides a central hub where I can easily review and approve invoices to make sure all my contractors are paid on time."
People Partner Services
White-glove HR advisory for your global workforce
Project based HR advisory
Support for EOR and your own entities
Flexible scope, from advice to full execution
Hands-on support for complex situations
Tailored to your team’s needs
USD 300
Ana Sekulic
HR Generalist at Kinsta
Oyster
“Our HR advisory service give you direct access to experts who take the time to understand your business, your people, and the local realities behind every country you operate in. Move complex, sensitive projects forward with confidence."
per hour
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Oyster for nonprofits and B-corps
We have a soft spot for impact-driven companies like us. If you’re a certified nonprofit or a B-corp, enroll in Oyster for Impact to unlock discounts and access free resources.
Oyster for Refugees
Global employment makes it possible for refugees to find stable jobs from anywhere. With Oyster, you can find refugee talent and hire them compliantly—at no or discounted costs.
Oyster for nonprofits and B-corps
We love seeing startups embrace global employment and distributed work. Fuel your growth by building a global, talented team and save up to $1,200 on EOR subscription fees for all team members.
Does Oyster charge additional fees for setup, onboarding, or offboarding?
Oyster does not add extra charges for essentials like setup and onboarding, talking to HR experts, or processing terminations —it’s all included in your subscription fee. Oyster requires a refundable deposit for EOR Team Members to initiate the engagement and to ensure on-time payments to your team.
What currency can I pay Oyster in?
Oyster accepts payments in USD, EUR, GBP, or CAD. Oyster accepts both direct debit and wire transfers as payment methods. You can easily set up direct debit or auto-withdrawal and pay Oyster in one click through the platform.
How does Oyster handle currency conversions?
Oyster charges a fee for currency conversions but the fee applies only if you pay us in a currency different from the contract currency. Click here to learn more.
Is there a minimum number of team members required to use Oyster?
No, you can use Oyster to engage as many global candidates as you need. The Oyster subscription fee is charged per active Team Member.
How does annual billing work for Employer of Record?
Oyster offers a seat-based, annual billing option for the Employer of Record product. Using this option, you purchase annual seats at a reduced fee. Your seats can be used for new or existing EOR Team Members. When a seat becomes empty, you can reuse it for new roles or backfills at no additional cost. Learn more here.
Can I sign up for the Oyster platform for free?
Yes, it’s totally free to create an Oyster account, explore the platform, and access global HR tools and resources. The Oyster fee will only kick in once you’ve engaged a contractor, an EOR team member, or a payroll team member.
