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EOR pricing in Ireland varies wildly - you'll see everything from our rate at $179 per month to the big players like Deel, Velocity Global, and Oyster charging $599. Most providers also hit you with a one-time setup fee between €1,000-€3,000. The cheaper options aren't necessarily worse; it often comes down to what features you actually need versus what sounds impressive in sales demos.

Once you've got all your paperwork sorted, most EOR providers can get someone onboarded in 1-2 working days. If you're hiring non-EU nationals, add another three days for right-to-work assessments. The real timeline killer isn't the EOR - it's usually getting all the employee documentation together and making sure job contracts meet Irish employment law requirements.

Your EOR should handle the heavy lifting here - PAYE taxes, PRSI contributions, statutory pension schemes, and health and safety compliance. They'll also manage employment contracts that meet Irish standards and handle any employment permits for non-EU workers. The whole point is that you don't need to become an expert in Irish labor law overnight.

Nope, that's the beauty of using an EOR - they become the legal employer, so you don't need to set up a local entity. The EOR handles all the Revenue registration and compliance stuff. You can hire Irish employees while staying completely outside the Irish corporate system. It's perfect for testing the market before committing to a full setup.

Irish employees get statutory benefits like paid annual leave (20 days minimum), public holidays, maternity/paternity leave, and mandatory pension contributions. Most EORs will handle the legal minimums, but if you want extras like private health insurance or enhanced benefits, that usually costs more. Ask upfront what's included versus what's an add-on.

Since Ireland is in the EU, GDPR compliance is non-negotiable. Your EOR should handle data protection requirements for employee information and have proper data processing agreements in place. Make sure they're transparent about where employee data is stored and processed - some providers route everything through non-EU servers, which can create compliance headaches.

EORs are specifically for employees, not contractors. Ireland has strict rules about worker classification, and Revenue (their tax authority) is pretty aggressive about reclassifying fake contractors as employees. If you need someone who's genuinely self-employed, you don't need an EOR. But if you're unsure about classification, an EOR actually protects you from misclassification risks.

Switching EORs means your employees technically get new employers, which can trigger consultation requirements under Irish employment law. The new EOR usually handles the transfer process, but there might be gaps in payroll or benefits during transition. Some providers make switching easier than others - it's worth asking about exit processes before you sign up.