Everything you need to hire, pay and manage talent anywhere.
Six services. One partner. 185+ countries. Pick the bits you need today, add the rest when you're ready. Pricing starts at $179/mo.
All six services
Pick a service. Or pick them all.
Every service is sold standalone, but they slot together cleanly when you're ready to hire, pay and manage on one rail.
Employer of record
We hire globally, you lead locally.
We handle the legal stuff so you don't have to. Columbus works with RemoFirst to take care of contracts, employment laws, and compliance in 185+ countries.
- Hire in 185+ countries
- Compliant contracts in days
- Local benefits & onboarding
Global payroll
Local currency, local tax, one invoice.
Pay your team in their local currency, handle their taxes, and manage benefits. We take care of all the payroll complexity so you can focus on growing your business.
- Multi-currency runs
- Auto-calculated local tax
- One consolidated invoice
International contractors
Compliant SoWs in 185+ countries.
Hire contractors worldwide without the legal headaches. We help you set up proper contracts, handle payments, and stay compliant with local contractor laws.
- Localized SoW templates
- Misclassification screening
- One-click global payouts
Visas & work permits
Relocate talent where they belong.
Need to relocate employees or get work permits? Our legal partners know the visa process and help you get the right paperwork for your team.
- Eligibility checks in 48hrs
- End-to-end paperwork
- Family relocation support
Global workforce management
Time-off, perf, docs in one place.
One place to manage your global team. Handle time off, track performance, and keep everyone connected, no matter where they are in the world.
- Time-off & holiday calendars
- Performance & review cycles
- Documents & e-signature
Background checks
Region-aware screening in 185+ countries.
Screen new hires confidently, wherever they are. We run identity, criminal, education and employment checks that match local legal standards.
- ID & right-to-work
- Criminal & sanctions
- Education & employment
How it fits together
One employee lifecycle, six services that handle each step.
Most teams start with one service and add the rest as they hire. There's no platform fee for adding more.
Why Columbus
Same compliance. Same coverage. Huge savings.
We charge from $179/employee/month, about a third of what Deel and Remote charge for the same compliance work.
Questions, answered
The short version.
Nope. Every service is sold standalone. Most teams start with one, usually EOR or contractors, and add others as they grow. There's no platform fee for adding services later.
Yes. You'll see them side-by-side in your dashboard, with the right paperwork applied to each. Contractors get SoWs and W-8/W-9-equivalents; EOR employees get full local employment agreements.
Most EOR hires are signed and payroll-ready within 48 hours of submitting their details. Visas vary by country. We'll quote a realistic timeline upfront, not a sales-y one.
185+, via our partnership with RemoFirst plus our own legal infrastructure in the major hubs (US, UK, EU, India, LATAM, SE Asia). If we're not in your country, we'll tell you straight away.
Ready to build your global team?
Start your global hiring journey from just $179 per month. No hidden fees, no setup costs, no complications.
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