$599+
Industry average
Starting from
$179
Columbus rate

Employer of record starting from $179/month

Hire globally. Pay up to 70% less.

Columbus is an employer of record (EOR): we become the legal employer for your international hires. Payroll, benefits and full compliance, handled everywhere you hire for one flat monthly rate.

  • $0 setup fee
  • No contract minimums
  • Cancel anytime
No hidden fees. Ever.
Rated 5.0 on(16 reviews)

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185+
Countries covered
70%
Savings vs. industry
<15 min
Average response time
$0
Setup fees, ever
5.0
on G2 (16 reviews)

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G2 Verified

Columbus Streamlined Our Global Payroll, Compliance, and Onboarding

What they like best

Columbus has made it much easier for us to manage employees across different countries. The platform keeps payroll, compliance, and onboarding well organized, which cuts down on the manual coordination we used to handle. As a result, our team can stay focused on day-to-day business operations instead of getting pulled into administrative tasks.

How they helped

Expanding into new markets often brings legal and compliance hurdles. Columbus takes away much of that complexity by managing the employment requirements on our behalf. As a result, we’ve been able to hire international talent without having to spend significant time and resources setting up local entities.

Z
Ziad A.
IT Operations Supervisor
G2 Verified

Organized Onboarding, Payroll, and Compliance with Responsive Support

What they like best

What I appreciate most is how organized the whole process feels. From onboarding through payroll and compliance, everything is managed in a way that takes pressure off our internal team. The platform is straightforward to navigate, and support has been responsive whenever we’ve needed help or clarification.

How they helped

Before we started using Columbus, hiring in other countries came with a lot of uncertainty, especially around legal requirements and payroll management. The platform has helped eliminate many of those challenges and has enabled us to hire internationally without having to set up our own entities.

T
Tobio O.
HR Business Partner
G2 Verified

Straightforward Global Payroll and Compliance with Reliable Support

What they like best

The platform has been very straightforward to use, particularly when it comes to managing international employees. Payroll and compliance are handled smoothly, which saves our team a lot of time and cuts down on manual effort. Communication with the support team has also been reliable and helpful whenever we’ve needed assistance.

How they helped

Hiring internationally used to feel complicated because every country comes with its own legal and administrative requirements. Columbus helped simplify that process and let us onboard employees without having to set up local entities ourselves. Overall, it’s made expanding our remote team much easier and more efficient.

C
Charles M.
People Operations Manager
G2 Verified

Fast, Organized Onboarding for International Hiring—No Local Entities Needed

What they like best

The biggest advantage has been how quickly we were able to onboard employees without needing to set up local entities or juggle multiple vendors. The overall process is well structured and easy to follow, even for teams that are new to international hiring. Everything feels organized, and the team makes sure the details are handled correctly right from the start.

How they helped

Entering new markets typically requires significant time, effort, and expense because of entity setup and ongoing compliance requirements. This solution removes many of those barriers by letting us hire directly in new regions without going through the usual setup process. It helped us cut operational overhead and move much faster than we expected.

A
Andrea R.
Talent Acquisition Lead
G2 Verified

Made global hiring feel manageable

What they like best

What really stood out to me was how approachable everything feels, from the platform itself to the people behind it. Even topics like compliance and local regulations—which can get pretty complex—are broken down in a simple, easy-to-understand way. The team is patient and takes the time to make sure I’m clear on everything before we move forward.

How they helped

We were initially hesitant to hire internationally because of compliance risks and the uncertainty around doing it correctly. Columbus helped remove that hesitation by bringing clear structure and steady guidance throughout the entire process. Because of that support, we’ve been able to expand our team into new markets with far more confidence and noticeably less stress.

K
Kevin H.
Director of People Strategy

What you get

Everything you need to hire globally

Full compliance everywhere

Hire in 185+ countries without setting up entities, worrying about local laws & compliance variables.

Simplified payroll

Your team gets paid on time, every time, in their local currency. You get one simple invoice from us.

Transparent pricing, lower rates

Know exactly what you'll pay, no hidden fees, no ifs or buts. Our rates are up to 70% lower than the industry average.

Fast global onboarding

Skip the bureaucracy. Doing it yourself usually takes months and costs more.

One platform for everything

No juggling ten tools or going outside the dashboard, whether it's time off or full-time reviews, everything is organized for international contractors.

Expert human and legal protection

Get legal protection from specialists and direct support from a dedicated account manager who knows your business.

Pricing comparison

Pay less. Get the same.

We combine RemoFirst's cost-efficient EOR infrastructure with our partner-level pricing, so you get the same service at a lower margin, not a lower standard.

What you get:

We partner directly with established EOR infrastructure instead of building from scratch, cutting out layers of overhead and middlemen. Lower costs for us means lower costs for you.

Automated payroll, compliance, and onboarding reduce operational overhead - savings are passed directly to you.

Transparent, flat monthly pricing with no hidden fees or minimums, while maintaining full compliance coverage in 185+ countries.

Columbus
Industry average
Monthly cost per employee
From $179
$499 - $699
Setup fee
$0
$0 - $2,000
Dedicated support
All clients
Enterprise plans only
Countries covered
185+
32 - 185
Contract minimum
None
Often annual
Pricing transparency
Flat rate, all-in
FX markups & add-ons vary

Calculate your savings

See how much you could save by charting your course with Columbus

20
150
Columbus
$179/mo
per employee

All-inclusive. No hidden fees ever

  • Compliance & legal coverage
  • Payroll processing
  • Benefits administration
  • 24/7 support
Annual cost
$42,960
Industry average
$599/mo
per employee

Typically includes:

  • Base fee only
  • Additional fees for common actions
  • Limited transparency
Annual cost
$143,760
Your annual savings
$100,800

That's 70% less than industry average

Get started from $179

Your journey

From plan to hire in 3 clear steps

Most teams go from first call to a fully compliant hire inside a week.

01Day 1

Discover talent

Bring your own candidates or tap our global pool. No geographical limits, just great people.

  • Bring your own candidates
  • Skills-based matching
02Days 2-3

We navigate compliance

Local contracts, payroll, benefits and labor law. The legal headaches are ours, not yours.

  • Compliant local contract
  • Benefits enrollment
03Day 4+

Your team launches

Hires onboarded and paid in days, not months. You get one flat invoice each month.

  • On payroll from $179/mo
  • One monthly invoice

Where you can hire

One partner, 185+ countries

Same flat rate everywhere. If your candidate lives there, odds are we can employ them.

25+
countries in Americas
BrazilMexicoCanadaArgentinaColombia
80+
countries in Europe & Africa
SpainGermanyPortugalPolandNetherlandsSouth Africa
80+
countries in Asia Pacific
PhilippinesIndiaAustraliaJapanSingapore

Don't see your country? Ask us. We cover 185+ countries and counting.

Frequently asked questions

An EOR legally employs your international hires on your behalf. Columbus handles contracts, payroll, taxes, benefits and local compliance in 185+ countries. You manage the day-to-day work, we carry the legal responsibility. No local entity required.

We partner directly with RemoFirst's established EOR infrastructure instead of building our own from scratch, and we automate payroll, compliance and onboarding. Lower overhead for us becomes lower prices for you. Same service, lower margin, not a lower standard.

Everything: compliant local employment contracts, payroll processing, benefits administration, tax filings and 24/7 support with a dedicated account manager. One flat rate per employee starting from $179, with no FX markups or per-action fees.

No. Setup is $0, there are no annual commitments and you can cancel anytime. You pay a flat monthly rate per employee, starting from $179.

Days, not months. Most clients have compliant contracts ready within 2 to 3 business days, and employees onboarded and on payroll within the week.

Yes, this is one of our most common requests. We handle the transition from contractor to compliant full-time employee, including the local contract, benefits enrollment and payroll setup.

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