$599+
Industry average
Starting from
$179
Columbus rate

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)

Don't just take our word for it

G2 Verified

Great EOR for growing teams abroad

What they like best

We needed an affordable EOR, and Columbus fit our budget perfectly. The onboarding was super smooth—contracts ready in just two days. I loved how human their team felt, not just chatbots. Our account manager Julia was patient with every question. They made it easy to understand local benefits and compliance for Spain and Portugal.

How they helped

Before Columbus, hiring abroad felt complicated. We didn't want to set up a legal entity for just one person. They handled contracts, taxes, payments—everything. Now we've got two happy team members in Europe, fully compliant with smooth payroll.

D
Darko M.
Project Manager at Marketing and Advertising
G2 Verified

Really happy with how fast and simple everything is

What they like best

They were super fast in getting our team onboarded. I was surprised how quick it went, and believe i was so stress about hiring the whole team. The team actually replies to emails fast, which is rare these days.

How they helped

They helped us hire our first employee in Germany without opening a company there. Saves a lot of admin work every month, and we can just focus on the actual business instead of dealing with paperwork.

R
Rahayu A.
Client Experience Research Associate - Indonesia Team
G2 Verified

Affordable and smooth

What they like best

Cheapest EOR service we found so far, but the service quality is still great. Scott, the account manager was super kind and patient, even when we kept changing things last minute.

How they helped

We had contractors in Spain and Finland, and Columbus helped convert them into full-time employees easily. Big relief to have it all compliant now.

V
Verified User
Small Business Owner
G2 Verified

Hire With Columbus is cheaper than most EORs, while offering quality services.

What they like best

They have a fantastic onboarding system, affordable prices and great customer support.

How they helped

Hiring full-time employees from another country, without setting up a company there. I hired 2 employees from Ukraine, and one from Serbia, whereas Hire With Columbus manages their employee benefits, and I completely handle the employees' workflow and tasks.

A
Alen P.
Founder at Smash SERPs
G2 Verified

Good for startups on a budget!

What they like best

It's affordable. We're a small startup and needed an EOR that wouldn't kill our budget, and Columbus was literally the cheapest we found. The process is easy to understand, and the people are nice to talk to.

How they helped

Helps us manage employees abroad without having to register entities or worry about taxes.

N
Nikolina R.
Operations Manager

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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