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Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia and 24 more.
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North America
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Canada, United States.
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Argentina, Brazil, Mexico.
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AlgiersJohannesburg
Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia.
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GCC
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DohaDubai
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates.
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Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia and 6 more.
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GB
United Kingdom
GBP · London · English
EuropeOnboarding in 2–10 days
Employment law is set mainly by UK-wide statute (Employment Rights Act 1996 and the new Employment Rights Act 2025), with some devolved differences in Scotland and Northern Ireland. This guide covers 2026/27 payroll costs,…
Minimum wage
£12.71 per hour for age 21+ (National Living Wage, from 1 April 2026)
Employer contributions
Employer NI 15% on pay above £5,000 a year, plus at least 3% pension (auto-enrolment)
Annual leave
5.6 weeks (28 days for a 5-day week), may include bank holidays
Public holidays
8 bank holidays in England and Wales, 9 in Scotland, 10 in Northern Ireland (2026)
Notice
Statutory minimum 1 week after 1 month of service, then 1 week per year up to 12 weeks
Payroll
Monthly or weekly, reported to HMRC in real time (PAYE)
Rules and their legal source
Employer NI 15% and £5,000 thresholdgov.uk rates and thresholds 2026 to 2027
National Living Wage April 2026gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
ERA 2025 implementation datesPinsent Masons timeline
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DE
Germany
EUR · Berlin · German
EuropeOnboarding in 2–10 days
Contracts, employer cost, working time, leave, termination, freelancers and work permits, in plain language. Every figure carries its legal source and the month we last checked it.
Minimum wage
€13.90 per hour (2026)
Employer contributions
About 21% of gross pay, plus levies
Annual leave
20 working days (5-day week)
Public holidays
9 national, up to 4 more by state
Notice
4 weeks to the 15th or month-end, under 2 years
Payroll
Monthly
Rules and their legal source
Notice periods§ 622 BGB
Probation and fixed terms§ 622 BGB · TzBfG § 14
Dismissal protection§§ 1, 1a, 23 KSchG · § 623 BGB
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FR
France
EUR · Paris · French
EuropeOnboarding in 2–10 days
France has a codified, employee-protective system (Code du travail) with sector collective agreements that add pay and notice rules. This guide covers hiring through an employer of record, 2026 social charges, termination, and…
Minimum wage
€12.02 per hour, €1,823.03 per month for 35 hours (1 Jan 2026)
Employer contributions
About 40% to 45% of gross pay at professional salary levels, before location-based items
Annual leave
30 working days (Monday to Saturday count), equal to 5 weeks
Public holidays
11 national public holidays (only 1 May is legally compulsory as a paid day off)
Notice
Dismissal: none by law under 6 months, 1 month from 6 months, 2 months from 2 years; collective agreements often longer
Payroll
Monthly (mensualisation), electronic payslip, monthly DSN filing
Rules and their legal source
Minimum wage (SMIC) 2026CCI Paris IDF 2026 charges sheet; Légifrance SMIC decree
Social security ceiling (PASS) 2026CCI Paris IDF; MSA 2026 documents
Employer contribution ratesCCI Paris IDF 2026; legisocial.fr 2026 table; URSSAF
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ES
Spain
EUR · Madrid · Spanish
EuropeOnboarding in 2–10 days
Employment rules for hiring in Spain through an Employer of Record and for engaging independent contractors: Estatuto de los Trabajadores, 2026 Social Security rates, dismissal, working time, false self-employment and work…
Minimum wage
€1,221 per month in 14 payments, €17,094 per year (SMI 2026, RD 126/2026)
Employer contributions
About 31% to 33% of gross pay up to the monthly cap of €5,101.20
Annual leave
30 calendar days per year (about 22 working days)
Public holidays
9 nationwide in 2026, plus regional days; at most 14 per year including 2 local
Notice
15 calendar days for objective dismissal; improcedente dismissal pays 33 days per year instead
Payroll
Monthly, with 14 payments per year
Rules and their legal source
2026 SS rates and capsOrden PJC/297/2026 summaries (mutuas)
Minimum wage 2026RD 126/2026; second site
Solidarity levy 2026One bank blog; LGSS provision
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NL
Netherlands
EUR · Amsterdam · Dutch
EuropeOnboarding in 2–10 days
Guide to hiring employees through an Employer of Record and engaging independent contractors in the Netherlands, using 2026 figures. Dutch law is protective: dismissal needs UWV or court approval and false self-employment is…
Minimum wage
€14.71 per hour from 1 Jan 2026; €14.99 per hour from 1 Jul 2026 (age 21+, 40-hour week)
Employer contributions
About 17% to 20% of gross pay on statutory premiums (capped), plus pension and sector levies
Annual leave
4 times the weekly working hours (20 days for a 5-day week), plus 8% holiday allowance
Public holidays
6 customary public holidays on weekdays in 2026 (Boxing Day falls on a Saturday)
Notice
Employer: 1 month under 5 years of service, but UWV or court approval is required first
Payroll
Monthly (4-weekly also used)
Rules and their legal source
Minimum wage 2026Rijksoverheid / ondernemenmetpersoneel.nl (€14.71 then €14.99)
Employer premiums (Awf, Zvw, ceiling)Grant Thornton and KVGO 2026 tables
Aof and Whk ratesGrant Thornton
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IT
Italy
EUR · Rome · Italian
EuropeOnboarding in 2–10 days
Covers employment rules for hiring staff in Italy through an Employer of Record and for engaging independent contractors (partita IVA and co.co.co). Pay, notice and leave depend heavily on the sector collective agreement (CCNL).
Minimum wage
No statutory minimum wage. Minimums are set by the sector CCNL (Art. 36 Constitution)
Employer contributions
About 30% of gross pay to INPS, plus INAIL and a TFR accrual of about 7.4%
Annual leave
4 weeks statutory minimum; CCNL often gives 26 days on a Mon-Sat basis, plus extra leave hours
Public holidays
12 national public holidays (incl. Easter Sunday), plus local patron saint days
Notice
Set by CCNL and level. Example (Terziario, under 5 years): 20 to 60 days
Payroll
Monthly; 13th month in December; 14th month where the CCNL provides it
Rules and their legal source
Notice periods by CCNL levelCCNL Terziario
INPS employer rates 2026INPS circular 6/2026
INPS pensionable ceiling 2026INPS circular 6/2026 via informazionefiscale.it
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CH
Switzerland
CHF · Bern · German, French, Italian, Romansh
EuropeOnboarding in 2–10 days
Switzerland has one federal employment law (Code of Obligations, Art. 319 ff) with a flexible dismissal regime. Cantons differ on public holidays, family allowances, minimum wage, permits and tax at source, so check the canton of…
Minimum wage
No national minimum. 2026 cantonal minimums per hour: Geneva CHF 24.59, Basel-Stadt 22.20, Jura 21.40, Neuchatel 21.35, Ticino about 20.00 to 20.50 and up by sector
Employer contributions
About 12% to 15% of gross pay (AHV/IV/EO 5.3%, ALV 1.1% up to CHF 148,200, pension, accident, family allowance, sickness insurance)
Annual leave
4 weeks (20 working days); 5 weeks under age 20
Public holidays
1 federal holiday (1 August); other holidays are set by canton (roughly 8 to 15 days)
Notice
1 month in year 1, 2 months in years 2 to 9, 3 months from year 10 (end of a month)
Payroll
Monthly, paid by the end of the month
Rules and their legal source
Notice periods (Art. 335c)Fedlex CO as at 1 Jan 2026
Probation (Art. 335b)Fedlex CO as at 1 Jan 2026
Annual leave (Art. 329a to 329d)Fedlex CO as at 1 Jan 2026
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US
United States
USD · Washington, D.C. · English
North AmericaOnboarding in 2–10 days
This guide covers federal US rules for employing staff and engaging contractors. Employment law is set at federal, state and sometimes city level, and states differ a lot. FreelanX EOR employment is typically set per state, so…
Minimum wage
$7.25 per hour federal; many states higher (California $16.90, New York $16.00 to $17.00 in 2026)
Employer contributions
About 8% to 12% of gross pay (FICA 7.65%, FUTA, state unemployment, workers' comp), before health benefits
Annual leave
No federal paid leave; PTO set by contract or state law
Public holidays
11 federal holidays (private employers need not give them)
Notice
None by law (at-will); contract or policy may set notice
Payroll
Weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly or monthly depending on state rules
Rules and their legal source
At-will employmentState common law; Montana WDEA
Federal minimum wage $7.2529 U.S.C. 206
California and New York 2026 minimum wageState labour agencies
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CA
Canada
CAD · Ottawa · English and French
North AmericaOnboarding in 2–10 days
Canada has no single employment law. The Canada Labour Code covers only federally regulated employers (banks, telecoms, airlines, interprovincial transport). Provincial standards apply to most employers. Ontario is the worked…
Minimum wage
Ontario C$17.95 per hour from 1 Oct 2026 (C$17.60 before); federal C$18.15 from 1 Apr 2026; other provinces differ
Employer contributions
About 6 to 9% of gross for a professional salary (CPP, CPP2, EI, plus WSIB and possibly EHT in Ontario)
Annual leave
Ontario: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years (federal and some provinces differ)
Public holidays
Ontario 9 public holidays; federal 9; Quebec 8; BC 11; Alberta 9
Notice
Ontario ESA: 1 week per year of service up to 8 weeks, plus severance pay in some cases; common-law notice is often longer
Payroll
Weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly; employer sets a recurring pay period and pay day
Rules and their legal source
CPP 2026 rates and maximumsCRA (YMPE C$74,600, YAMPE C$85,000)
EI 2026 premium and employer 1.4xCRA / Service Canada
QPP and QPIP 2026Retraite Quebec; Revenu Québec
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MX
Mexico
MXN · Mexico City · Spanish
Latin AmericaOnboarding in 5–20 days
Guide to employing staff in Mexico through an Employer of Record and engaging contractors. Labour law is federal (Ley Federal del Trabajo, LFT). Payroll tax (ISN) is set by each state and differs; Mexico City is used as the…
Minimum wage
MX$315.04 per day general zone; MX$440.87 per day northern border free zone (2026)
Employer contributions
About 21% to 28% of pay: IMSS, SAR, INFONAVIT 5% and state payroll tax (ISN, about 2% to 4%)
Annual leave
12 working days in year 1, rising by 2 days a year to 20 in year 5, plus 25% vacation premium
Public holidays
7 statutory public holidays in 2026 (all fall on weekdays)
Notice
No statutory employer notice period; dismissal without cause is paid as severance (3 months plus 20 days per year of service)
Payroll
Weekly or fortnightly (at most every 15 days for non-manual staff)
Rules and their legal source
2026 minimum wageCONASAMI 2026 resolution; hacecuentas.com, Lockton note
UMA 2026 and 25 UMA capINEGI release 1/26; hacecuentas.com
Employer CEAV rates 2026Art. 168 LSS (transitory 2020 reform); elcontribuyente.mx
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BR
Brazil
BRL · Brasilia · Portuguese
Latin AmericaOnboarding in 5–20 days
Covers hiring staff in Brazil under the CLT through an Employer of Record and engaging independent contractors (PJ). Labour law is federal; collective agreements (CCT/ACT) by union and state add many terms. Brazil has no 'at…
Minimum wage
R$1,621 per month (federal, from 1 Jan 2026); some states set higher regional floors
Employer contributions
About 36% of gross pay: INSS 20%, FGTS 8%, third-party levies about 5.8%, plus RAT 0.5% to 6%
Annual leave
30 calendar days after 12 months, paid with a 1/3 bonus (about 4.3 weeks)
Public holidays
10 national public holidays in 2026 (state and city holidays come on top)
Notice
30 days plus 3 days per completed year of service, up to 90 days
Payroll
Monthly, paid by the 5th business day of the next month; 13th salary in two instalments (Nov and Dec)
Rules and their legal source
Minimum wage 2026 (R$1,621)Federal decree; press reports (several outlets)
INSS 20%, FGTS 8%, Sistema S ratesLei 8.212/1991, Lei 8.036/1990; general guides
Notice periods (Lei 12.506)Lei 12.506/2011; Art. 487 CLT
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AR
Argentina
ARS · Buenos Aires · Spanish
Latin AmericaOnboarding in 5–20 days
Employment is governed nationally by the Ley de Contrato de Trabajo 20.744 (LCT), amended by the Ley de Modernizacion Laboral 27.802 (in force since 6 March 2026, partly challenged in court). Figures are dated because inflation…
Minimum wage
AR$391,200 per month (1 Oct 2026, rises monthly; AR$406,400 from 1 Dec 2026)
Employer contributions
About 26.4% of gross pay (20.4% social security + 6% obra social), plus ART; 24% for MiPyME employers
Annual leave
14 calendar days (under 5 years of service), up to 35 days
Public holidays
11 fixed national holidays, plus movable holidays and bridge days (about 15 days off in total)
Notice
1 month under 5 years of service, 2 months from 5 years; none required during probation under Law 27.802
Payroll
Monthly, plus aguinaldo (SAC) in June and December
Rules and their legal source
Law 27.802 in forceBoletin Oficial 6 Mar 2026; law firm summaries
Court status of Law 27.802Cámara Sala VIII ruling 23 Apr 2026, press
DNU 70/2023 labour chapterCNAT 2024 ruling; superseded in part by Law 27.802
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AE
United Arab Emirates
AED · Abu Dhabi · Arabic (English widely used in business)
GCCOnboarding in 5–20 days
Covers onshore private-sector employment under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and its executive regulations, plus the separate DIFC and ADGM regimes. Emirates and free zones differ on licensing, health insurance and visas; the…
Minimum wage
No general minimum wage for private-sector expatriates. A minimum of AED 6,000 per month applies to Emirati nationals in the private sector since 1 January 2026.
Employer contributions
No social security for expatriates. Employer cost is end-of-service gratuity accrual (about 5.8% to 8.3% of basic pay) plus health insurance and permit fees
Annual leave
30 calendar days per year onshore (about 4.3 weeks); 20 working days in DIFC and ADGM
Public holidays
About 9 to 10 public holiday days in 2026 (Islamic dates depend on moon sighting)
Notice
30 to 90 days as agreed in the contract, same for both sides; 14 days written notice during probation
Payroll
Monthly, in AED, through the Wage Protection System (WPS)
Rules and their legal source
Fixed-term contracts and 3-year maximumArt. 8 Decree-Law 33/2021; legal commentary
Probation 6 months, 14 days noticeArt. 9 Decree-Law 33/2021
Notice 30 to 90 daysArt. 43 Decree-Law 33/2021
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SA
Saudi Arabia
SAR · Riyadh · Arabic
GCCOnboarding in 5–20 days
Employment is governed by one national Labor Law (Royal Decree M/51 of 2005), amended with effect from 19 February 2025. This guide covers hiring through an employer of record, Saudization, expatriate costs and contractors.
Minimum wage
No general private-sector minimum wage. SAR 4,000 per month is the benchmark for a Saudi to count fully for Saudization
Employer contributions
Expatriates: 2% GOSI plus SAR 800 per month levy. Saudis: about 11.75% to 12.75% of basic pay plus housing
Annual leave
21 days a year, 30 days after 5 consecutive years with the same employer
Public holidays
About 10 paid public holiday days: Founding Day, two Eids, Arafat Day, National Day
Notice
Indefinite contract: employer 60 days (monthly pay), employee 30 days. None during probation
Payroll
Monthly, in SAR, through bank transfer under the Wage Protection System (Mudad)
Rules and their legal source
2025 Labor Law amendments, effective 19 February 2025Roedl, Pinsent Masons
Probation 180 days (Art 53)Middle East Briefing, Pinsent Masons
Notice 60 days employer, 30 days employee (Art 75)Roedl, Pinsent Masons
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QA
Qatar
QAR · Doha · Arabic (English widely used in business)
GCCOnboarding in 5–20 days
Covers onshore Qatar under Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 as amended, with notes on the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), which has its own employment regulations. Qatar is a unitary state, so rules apply nationwide, except inside the QFC…
Minimum wage
QAR 1,000 basic plus QAR 300 food and QAR 500 housing if not provided (in force since 20 Mar 2021; no 2026 change found)
Employer contributions
No social insurance for expatriates. 14% for Qatari nationals only. Gratuity accrual about 5.8% of basic pay.
Annual leave
3 weeks paid (4 weeks after 5 years of service)
Public holidays
About 8 to 10 paid public holiday days (Eid dates estimated)
Notice
1 month under 2 years of service; 2 months after 2 years
Payroll
Monthly, through the Wage Protection System (WPS)
Rules and their legal source
Labour Law 14/2004 and amendmentsLaw 18/2020; Pinsent Masons
Minimum wage QAR 1,000 + allowancesLaw 17/2020 (ILO, Pinsent Masons)
2026 minimum wage statusNo revision found in searches
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SG
Singapore
SGD · Singapore · English
Asia-PacificOnboarding in 3–20 days
Singapore has a light-touch, contract-led employment regime under the Employment Act 1968, with CPF for citizens and PRs only. This guide covers employer duties, costs, work passes (EP, S Pass, Tech.Pass, ONE Pass) and contractor…
Minimum wage
No national minimum wage (Progressive Wage Model applies to some sectors only)
Employer contributions
17% CPF for citizens/PRs (age 55 and below) plus 0.25% SDL; no CPF for EP/S Pass holders
Annual leave
7 days in year 1, rising 1 day a year to 14 days (about 1.4 to 2.8 weeks)
Public holidays
11 public holidays; Sunday holidays moved to Monday (3 in 2026)
Notice
As per contract; if silent, 1 day to 4 weeks by length of service
Payroll
Monthly (salary due within 7 days of period end; CPF by the 14th)
Rules and their legal source
Employment Act coverage and Part 4 thresholdsMOM hours of work page; Employment Act 1968
CPF employer rate 17% (age 55 and below)CPF Board employer page
OW ceiling S$8,000 and annual S$102,000CPF Board (calculators)
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HK
Hong Kong SAR
HKD · Hong Kong · English and Chinese (Cantonese)
Asia-PacificOnboarding in 3–20 days
Hong Kong has its own common-law employment regime under the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57), the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) system and a statutory minimum wage. Rules are light on hours and bonuses but strict on records, MPF…
Minimum wage
HK$43.1 per hour from 1 May 2026 (HK$42.1 from 1 May 2025)
Employer contributions
MPF 5% of relevant income, max HK$1,500 per month, plus compensation insurance (about 0.2% to 1%)
Annual leave
7 days after 1 year, rising by 1 day a year to 14 days (statutory minimum)
Public holidays
15 statutory holidays in 2026 (17 general holidays offered by most employers)
Notice
Free to agree; default 1 month after probation, 7 days in probation after month 1
Payroll
Monthly (wage period up to 1 month, paid within 7 days of period end)
Rules and their legal source
Minimum wage HK$43.1 from 1 May 2026Government press release 10 Feb 2026
MPF 5% employer, levels HK$7,100 / HK$30,000MPFA press release March 2026, MPFO Cap. 485
MPF level review (proposed HK$10,500 / HK$40,000)Press reports, not adopted as of Oct 2026 check
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AU
Australia
AUD · Canberra · English
Asia-PacificOnboarding in 3–20 days
Employment is governed nationally by the Fair Work Act 2009, the National Employment Standards (NES) and modern awards. Payroll tax, workers compensation, long service leave and some public holidays are set by each state or…
Minimum wage
A$26.44 per hour, A$1,004.90 per week (from 1 Jul 2026, +4.75%)
Employer contributions
Superannuation 12% of ordinary time earnings, plus state payroll tax and workers compensation
Annual leave
4 weeks paid annual leave (20 days on a 5-day week), plus 10 days personal/carer leave
Public holidays
About 8 to 10 public holidays, set partly by each state
Notice
1 to 4 weeks by tenure (1 more week if over 45 with 2+ years), unless the award or contract gives more
Payroll
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly; super now paid with each payday (payday super from 1 Jul 2026)
Rules and their legal source
National minimum wage 1 Jul 2026FWC AWR 2025-26 (4.75%); law firm and payroll summaries
Superannuation guarantee 12% and 2026-27 max baseSG(A) Act; ATO; law firm summary A$270,830
Payday super from 1 Jul 2026Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Act 2025; law firm summary
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JP
Japan
JPY · Tokyo · Japanese
Asia-PacificOnboarding in 3–20 days
Japan has one national employment law framework (Labor Standards Act, Labor Contract Act) with strict dismissal case law and a four-part social insurance system. This guide covers 2026 employer costs, working time, leave,…
Minimum wage
National weighted average ¥1,177 per hour for FY2026 (prefecture rates ¥1,085 to ¥1,280; Tokyo ¥1,280 from 1 Oct 2026; other prefectures from 1 Oct to 2 Dec 2026)
Employer contributions
About 15% to 16% of gross pay below the pension cap (about ¥7.8M a year); lower share above it. Tokyo, Kyokai Kenpo health plan
Annual leave
10 days after 6 months of service, rising to 20 days from 6.5 years; 5 days must be taken each year once entitled to 10 or more
Public holidays
16 national holidays plus 2 substitute or bridging holidays in 2026 (18 days); employers are not legally required to give them as days off
Notice
Dismissal: 30 days' notice or pay in lieu of notice, regardless of tenure; the dismissal must also be objectively reasonable (Art. 16 LCA)
Payroll
Monthly, paid in full in yen on a fixed date; year-end tax adjustment in December
Rules and their legal source
Minimum wage FY2026MHLW council reports via law-firm summaries; Tokyo Labour Bureau release 1 Sep 2026
Employment insurance FY2026 rateMHLW leaflet via trade press (1.35% total, 0.85% employer)
Health insurance Tokyo 9.85%Kyokai Kenpo Tokyo branch table R8.10
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KR
South Korea
KRW · Seoul · Korean
Asia-PacificOnboarding in 3–20 days
National rules under the Labor Standards Act (LSA) apply across Korea, with no regional variation. This guide covers hiring through an EOR, 2026 pay and insurance rates, working time, dismissal, contractor risk and visas.
Minimum wage
₩10,320 per hour from 1 Jan 2026 (about ₩2,156,880 per month at 209 hours)
Employer contributions
About 11.4% of gross pay for the four insurances, plus about 8.3% severance accrual
Annual leave
15 days after year 1 (80% attendance), plus 1 day per 2 years after year 3, up to 25 days
Public holidays
About 16 weekday public holidays in 2026, including substitute days
Notice
30 days written notice or 30 days' average wage in lieu (after 3 months of service)
Payroll
Monthly
Rules and their legal source
Minimum wage 2026 (₩10,320)MOEL notice; Mondaq/Crowe summaries
National pension 9.5% (4.75% each)National Pension Act reform 2025; payroll guides
Pension income ceiling (₩6.37m, ₩6.59m from July 2026)NPS notice via news and payroll firm
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IN
India
INR · New Delhi · English and Hindi (plus state languages)
Asia-PacificOnboarding in 3–20 days
Covers employing staff in India under the four Labour Codes (in force since 21 Nov 2025) and engaging contractors. Labour is a concurrent subject: states differ on minimum wage, professional tax, holidays and Shops Acts.
Minimum wage
Set by state and skill; no single national figure. Central floor wage not yet notified per skill (2026)
Employer contributions
About 13% to 14% of basic wages (EPF/EPS/EDLI/admin), plus gratuity accrual of about 4.8% of basic
Annual leave
Typically 12 to 30 days by state (1 day per 20 days worked under the Code); set by state law
Public holidays
3 national days (26 Jan, 15 Aug, 2 Oct) plus state lists, usually 8 to 15 days
Notice
Set by contract, standing orders or state Shops Act; commonly 1 to 3 months
Payroll
Monthly (wages due by the 7th of the following month for monthly staff)
Rules and their legal source
Labour Codes in force 21 Nov 2025Ministry of Labour notification; law firm alerts (KPMG, BDO)
Final central rules (May 2026)KPMG and BDO alerts dated May 2026
EPF wage ceiling INR 15,000Ministry notification 29 May 2026 as reported by law blog; SC order 5 Jan 2026
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MY
Malaysia
MYR · Kuala Lumpur · Malay (English widely used in business)
Asia-PacificOnboarding in 3–20 days
Guide to employing staff in Peninsular Malaysia under the Employment Act 1955 (as amended 2022) and engaging contractors. Sabah and Sarawak have their own labour ordinances; rules differ there and are not covered row by row.
Minimum wage
RM 1,700 per month for all employers since 1 Aug 2025 (RM 1,700 from 1 Feb 2025 for 5+ staff). No change in force for 2026; a review is under way
Employer contributions
About 15 to 16% of gross pay (EPF 12 to 13%, SOCSO 1.75%, EIS 0.2%, HRD Corp 1% where it applies)
Annual leave
8 / 12 / 16 days by service (under 2 / 2 to 5 / over 5 years)
Public holidays
11 paid gazetted public holidays (5 fixed by law, 6 chosen by employer); state dates vary
Notice
4 weeks under 2 years of service (6 weeks for 2 to 5 years, 8 weeks over 5), if the contract is silent
Payroll
Monthly; wages due within 7 days after the wage period; EPF, SOCSO, EIS and PCB paid by the 15th of next month
Rules and their legal source
Employment Act coverage and 45-hour weekEmployment Act 1955 amendments; malaysia.gov.my labour law page; law firm summaries
Minimum wage RM 1,700KESUMA statement July 2025 via press; payroll guides
Minimum wage 2026 statusPress Aug 2026: review under way, no new rate
4 rules checked against the legal source · October 2026Read the guide
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1 · Country
2 · Gross salary per month
3 · Billing
Salary in US dollars. Employer contributions from our country guides, checked in October 2026, without caps or thresholds. Your proposal gives the exact amount.
Germany · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$4,129
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (21%, plus levies)$630
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$49,548
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,724
US$3,799
JP$3,964
NL$4,054
DE$4,129
MX$4,234
IT$4,399
ES$4,459
BR$4,579
FR$4,774
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Germany · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$4,179
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (21%, plus levies)$630
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$50,148
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,774
US$3,849
JP$4,014
NL$4,104
DE$4,179
MX$4,284
IT$4,449
ES$4,509
BR$4,629
FR$4,824
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Germany · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$6,549
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (21%, plus levies)$1,050
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$78,588
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,874
US$5,999
JP$6,274
NL$6,424
DE$6,549
MX$6,724
IT$6,999
ES$7,099
BR$7,299
FR$7,624
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Germany · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$6,599
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (21%, plus levies)$1,050
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$79,188
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,924
US$6,049
JP$6,324
NL$6,474
DE$6,599
MX$6,774
IT$7,049
ES$7,149
BR$7,349
FR$7,674
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Germany · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$10,179
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (21%, plus levies)$1,680
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$122,148
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,099
US$9,299
JP$9,739
NL$9,979
DE$10,179
MX$10,459
IT$10,899
ES$11,059
BR$11,379
FR$11,899
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Germany · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$10,229
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (21%, plus levies)$1,680
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$122,748
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,149
US$9,349
JP$9,789
NL$10,029
DE$10,229
MX$10,509
IT$10,949
ES$11,109
BR$11,429
FR$11,949
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
France · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$4,699 – $4,849
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (40% to 45%, before location-based items)$1,200 – $1,350
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$56,388 – $58,188
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,724
US$3,799
JP$3,964
NL$4,054
DE$4,129
MX$4,234
IT$4,399
ES$4,459
BR$4,579
FR$4,774
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
France · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$4,749 – $4,899
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (40% to 45%, before location-based items)$1,200 – $1,350
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$56,988 – $58,788
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,774
US$3,849
JP$4,014
NL$4,104
DE$4,179
MX$4,284
IT$4,449
ES$4,509
BR$4,629
FR$4,824
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
France · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$7,499 – $7,749
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (40% to 45%, before location-based items)$2,000 – $2,250
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$89,988 – $92,988
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,874
US$5,999
JP$6,274
NL$6,424
DE$6,549
MX$6,724
IT$6,999
ES$7,099
BR$7,299
FR$7,624
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
France · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$7,549 – $7,799
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (40% to 45%, before location-based items)$2,000 – $2,250
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$90,588 – $93,588
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,924
US$6,049
JP$6,324
NL$6,474
DE$6,599
MX$6,774
IT$7,049
ES$7,149
BR$7,349
FR$7,674
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
France · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$11,699 – $12,099
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (40% to 45%, before location-based items)$3,200 – $3,600
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$140,388 – $145,188
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,099
US$9,299
JP$9,739
NL$9,979
DE$10,179
MX$10,459
IT$10,899
ES$11,059
BR$11,379
FR$11,899
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
France · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$11,749 – $12,149
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (40% to 45%, before location-based items)$3,200 – $3,600
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$140,988 – $145,788
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,149
US$9,349
JP$9,789
NL$10,029
DE$10,229
MX$10,509
IT$10,949
ES$11,109
BR$11,429
FR$11,949
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Spain · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$4,429 – $4,489
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (31% to 33%, up to a monthly cap)$930 – $990
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$53,148 – $53,868
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,724
US$3,799
JP$3,964
NL$4,054
DE$4,129
MX$4,234
IT$4,399
ES$4,459
BR$4,579
FR$4,774
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Spain · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$4,479 – $4,539
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (31% to 33%, up to a monthly cap)$930 – $990
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$53,748 – $54,468
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,774
US$3,849
JP$4,014
NL$4,104
DE$4,179
MX$4,284
IT$4,449
ES$4,509
BR$4,629
FR$4,824
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Spain · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$7,049 – $7,149
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (31% to 33%, up to a monthly cap)$1,550 – $1,650
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$84,588 – $85,788
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,874
US$5,999
JP$6,274
NL$6,424
DE$6,549
MX$6,724
IT$6,999
ES$7,099
BR$7,299
FR$7,624
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Spain · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$7,099 – $7,199
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (31% to 33%, up to a monthly cap)$1,550 – $1,650
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$85,188 – $86,388
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,924
US$6,049
JP$6,324
NL$6,474
DE$6,599
MX$6,774
IT$7,049
ES$7,149
BR$7,349
FR$7,674
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Spain · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$10,979 – $11,139
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (31% to 33%, up to a monthly cap)$2,480 – $2,640
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$131,748 – $133,668
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,099
US$9,299
JP$9,739
NL$9,979
DE$10,179
MX$10,459
IT$10,899
ES$11,059
BR$11,379
FR$11,899
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Spain · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$11,029 – $11,189
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (31% to 33%, up to a monthly cap)$2,480 – $2,640
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$132,348 – $134,268
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,149
US$9,349
JP$9,789
NL$10,029
DE$10,229
MX$10,509
IT$10,949
ES$11,109
BR$11,429
FR$11,949
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Netherlands · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$4,009 – $4,099
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (17% to 20%, plus pension and sector levies)$510 – $600
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$48,108 – $49,188
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,724
US$3,799
JP$3,964
NL$4,054
DE$4,129
MX$4,234
IT$4,399
ES$4,459
BR$4,579
FR$4,774
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Netherlands · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$4,059 – $4,149
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (17% to 20%, plus pension and sector levies)$510 – $600
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$48,708 – $49,788
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,774
US$3,849
JP$4,014
NL$4,104
DE$4,179
MX$4,284
IT$4,449
ES$4,509
BR$4,629
FR$4,824
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Netherlands · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$6,349 – $6,499
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (17% to 20%, plus pension and sector levies)$850 – $1,000
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$76,188 – $77,988
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,874
US$5,999
JP$6,274
NL$6,424
DE$6,549
MX$6,724
IT$6,999
ES$7,099
BR$7,299
FR$7,624
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Netherlands · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$6,399 – $6,549
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (17% to 20%, plus pension and sector levies)$850 – $1,000
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$76,788 – $78,588
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,924
US$6,049
JP$6,324
NL$6,474
DE$6,599
MX$6,774
IT$7,049
ES$7,149
BR$7,349
FR$7,674
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Netherlands · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$9,859 – $10,099
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (17% to 20%, plus pension and sector levies)$1,360 – $1,600
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$118,308 – $121,188
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,099
US$9,299
JP$9,739
NL$9,979
DE$10,179
MX$10,459
IT$10,899
ES$11,059
BR$11,379
FR$11,899
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Netherlands · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$9,909 – $10,149
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (17% to 20%, plus pension and sector levies)$1,360 – $1,600
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$118,908 – $121,788
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,149
US$9,349
JP$9,789
NL$10,029
DE$10,229
MX$10,509
IT$10,949
ES$11,109
BR$11,429
FR$11,949
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Italy · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$4,399
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (30%, plus INAIL and a TFR accrual of about 7.4%)$900
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$52,788
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,724
US$3,799
JP$3,964
NL$4,054
DE$4,129
MX$4,234
IT$4,399
ES$4,459
BR$4,579
FR$4,774
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Italy · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$4,449
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (30%, plus INAIL and a TFR accrual of about 7.4%)$900
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$53,388
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,774
US$3,849
JP$4,014
NL$4,104
DE$4,179
MX$4,284
IT$4,449
ES$4,509
BR$4,629
FR$4,824
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Italy · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$6,999
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (30%, plus INAIL and a TFR accrual of about 7.4%)$1,500
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$83,988
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,874
US$5,999
JP$6,274
NL$6,424
DE$6,549
MX$6,724
IT$6,999
ES$7,099
BR$7,299
FR$7,624
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Italy · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$7,049
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (30%, plus INAIL and a TFR accrual of about 7.4%)$1,500
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$84,588
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,924
US$6,049
JP$6,324
NL$6,474
DE$6,599
MX$6,774
IT$7,049
ES$7,149
BR$7,349
FR$7,674
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Italy · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$10,899
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (30%, plus INAIL and a TFR accrual of about 7.4%)$2,400
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$130,788
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,099
US$9,299
JP$9,739
NL$9,979
DE$10,179
MX$10,459
IT$10,899
ES$11,059
BR$11,379
FR$11,899
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Italy · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$10,949
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (30%, plus INAIL and a TFR accrual of about 7.4%)$2,400
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$131,388
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,149
US$9,349
JP$9,789
NL$10,029
DE$10,229
MX$10,509
IT$10,949
ES$11,109
BR$11,429
FR$11,949
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
United States · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$3,739 – $3,859
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (8% to 12%, before health benefits)$240 – $360
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$44,868 – $46,308
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,724
US$3,799
JP$3,964
NL$4,054
DE$4,129
MX$4,234
IT$4,399
ES$4,459
BR$4,579
FR$4,774
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
United States · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$3,789 – $3,909
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (8% to 12%, before health benefits)$240 – $360
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$45,468 – $46,908
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,774
US$3,849
JP$4,014
NL$4,104
DE$4,179
MX$4,284
IT$4,449
ES$4,509
BR$4,629
FR$4,824
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
United States · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$5,899 – $6,099
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (8% to 12%, before health benefits)$400 – $600
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$70,788 – $73,188
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,874
US$5,999
JP$6,274
NL$6,424
DE$6,549
MX$6,724
IT$6,999
ES$7,099
BR$7,299
FR$7,624
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
United States · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$5,949 – $6,149
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (8% to 12%, before health benefits)$400 – $600
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$71,388 – $73,788
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,924
US$6,049
JP$6,324
NL$6,474
DE$6,599
MX$6,774
IT$7,049
ES$7,149
BR$7,349
FR$7,674
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
United States · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$9,139 – $9,459
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (8% to 12%, before health benefits)$640 – $960
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$109,668 – $113,508
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,099
US$9,299
JP$9,739
NL$9,979
DE$10,179
MX$10,459
IT$10,899
ES$11,059
BR$11,379
FR$11,899
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
United States · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$9,189 – $9,509
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (8% to 12%, before health benefits)$640 – $960
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$110,268 – $114,108
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,149
US$9,349
JP$9,789
NL$10,029
DE$10,229
MX$10,509
IT$10,949
ES$11,109
BR$11,429
FR$11,949
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Canada · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$3,679 – $3,769
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (6% to 9%, professional salary levels)$180 – $270
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$44,148 – $45,228
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,724
US$3,799
JP$3,964
NL$4,054
DE$4,129
MX$4,234
IT$4,399
ES$4,459
BR$4,579
FR$4,774
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Canada · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$3,729 – $3,819
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (6% to 9%, professional salary levels)$180 – $270
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$44,748 – $45,828
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,774
US$3,849
JP$4,014
NL$4,104
DE$4,179
MX$4,284
IT$4,449
ES$4,509
BR$4,629
FR$4,824
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Canada · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$5,799 – $5,949
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (6% to 9%, professional salary levels)$300 – $450
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$69,588 – $71,388
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,874
US$5,999
JP$6,274
NL$6,424
DE$6,549
MX$6,724
IT$6,999
ES$7,099
BR$7,299
FR$7,624
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Canada · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$5,849 – $5,999
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (6% to 9%, professional salary levels)$300 – $450
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$70,188 – $71,988
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,924
US$6,049
JP$6,324
NL$6,474
DE$6,599
MX$6,774
IT$7,049
ES$7,149
BR$7,349
FR$7,674
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Canada · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$8,979 – $9,219
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (6% to 9%, professional salary levels)$480 – $720
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$107,748 – $110,628
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,099
US$9,299
JP$9,739
NL$9,979
DE$10,179
MX$10,459
IT$10,899
ES$11,059
BR$11,379
FR$11,899
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Canada · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$9,029 – $9,269
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (6% to 9%, professional salary levels)$480 – $720
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$108,348 – $111,228
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,149
US$9,349
JP$9,789
NL$10,029
DE$10,229
MX$10,509
IT$10,949
ES$11,109
BR$11,429
FR$11,949
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Brazil · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$4,579
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (36%, plus RAT 0.5% to 6%)$1,080
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$54,948
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,724
US$3,799
JP$3,964
NL$4,054
DE$4,129
MX$4,234
IT$4,399
ES$4,459
BR$4,579
FR$4,774
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Brazil · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$4,629
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (36%, plus RAT 0.5% to 6%)$1,080
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$55,548
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,774
US$3,849
JP$4,014
NL$4,104
DE$4,179
MX$4,284
IT$4,449
ES$4,509
BR$4,629
FR$4,824
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Brazil · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$7,299
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (36%, plus RAT 0.5% to 6%)$1,800
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$87,588
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,874
US$5,999
JP$6,274
NL$6,424
DE$6,549
MX$6,724
IT$6,999
ES$7,099
BR$7,299
FR$7,624
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Brazil · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$7,349
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (36%, plus RAT 0.5% to 6%)$1,800
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$88,188
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,924
US$6,049
JP$6,324
NL$6,474
DE$6,599
MX$6,774
IT$7,049
ES$7,149
BR$7,349
FR$7,674
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Brazil · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$11,379
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (36%, plus RAT 0.5% to 6%)$2,880
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$136,548
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,099
US$9,299
JP$9,739
NL$9,979
DE$10,179
MX$10,459
IT$10,899
ES$11,059
BR$11,379
FR$11,899
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Brazil · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$11,429
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (36%, plus RAT 0.5% to 6%)$2,880
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$137,148
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,149
US$9,349
JP$9,789
NL$10,029
DE$10,229
MX$10,509
IT$10,949
ES$11,109
BR$11,429
FR$11,949
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Mexico · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$4,129 – $4,339
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (21% to 28%, incl. state payroll tax)$630 – $840
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$49,548 – $52,068
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,724
US$3,799
JP$3,964
NL$4,054
DE$4,129
MX$4,234
IT$4,399
ES$4,459
BR$4,579
FR$4,774
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Mexico · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$4,179 – $4,389
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (21% to 28%, incl. state payroll tax)$630 – $840
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$50,148 – $52,668
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,774
US$3,849
JP$4,014
NL$4,104
DE$4,179
MX$4,284
IT$4,449
ES$4,509
BR$4,629
FR$4,824
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Mexico · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$6,549 – $6,899
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (21% to 28%, incl. state payroll tax)$1,050 – $1,400
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$78,588 – $82,788
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,874
US$5,999
JP$6,274
NL$6,424
DE$6,549
MX$6,724
IT$6,999
ES$7,099
BR$7,299
FR$7,624
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Mexico · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$6,599 – $6,949
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (21% to 28%, incl. state payroll tax)$1,050 – $1,400
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$79,188 – $83,388
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,924
US$6,049
JP$6,324
NL$6,474
DE$6,599
MX$6,774
IT$7,049
ES$7,149
BR$7,349
FR$7,674
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Mexico · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$10,179 – $10,739
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (21% to 28%, incl. state payroll tax)$1,680 – $2,240
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$122,148 – $128,868
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,099
US$9,299
JP$9,739
NL$9,979
DE$10,179
MX$10,459
IT$10,899
ES$11,059
BR$11,379
FR$11,899
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Mexico · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$10,229 – $10,789
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (21% to 28%, incl. state payroll tax)$1,680 – $2,240
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$122,748 – $129,468
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,149
US$9,349
JP$9,789
NL$10,029
DE$10,229
MX$10,509
IT$10,949
ES$11,109
BR$11,429
FR$11,949
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Japan · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$3,949 – $3,979
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (15% to 16%, below the pension cap)$450 – $480
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$47,388 – $47,748
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,724
US$3,799
JP$3,964
NL$4,054
DE$4,129
MX$4,234
IT$4,399
ES$4,459
BR$4,579
FR$4,774
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Japan · $3,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$3,999 – $4,029
Gross salary$3,000
Employer contributions (15% to 16%, below the pension cap)$450 – $480
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$47,988 – $48,348
Deposit, once
$3,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$3,774
US$3,849
JP$4,014
NL$4,104
DE$4,179
MX$4,284
IT$4,449
ES$4,509
BR$4,629
FR$4,824
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Japan · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$6,249 – $6,299
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (15% to 16%, below the pension cap)$750 – $800
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$74,988 – $75,588
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,874
US$5,999
JP$6,274
NL$6,424
DE$6,549
MX$6,724
IT$6,999
ES$7,099
BR$7,299
FR$7,624
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Japan · $5,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$6,299 – $6,349
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (15% to 16%, below the pension cap)$750 – $800
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$75,588 – $76,188
Deposit, once
$5,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$5,924
US$6,049
JP$6,324
NL$6,474
DE$6,599
MX$6,774
IT$7,049
ES$7,149
BR$7,349
FR$7,674
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Japan · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$9,699 – $9,779
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (15% to 16%, below the pension cap)$1,200 – $1,280
FreelanX EOR fee (billed yearly)$499
Per year
$116,388 – $117,348
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,099
US$9,299
JP$9,739
NL$9,979
DE$10,179
MX$10,459
IT$10,899
ES$11,059
BR$11,379
FR$11,899
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Japan · $8,000 gross a monthIndicative
Monthly cost to you
$9,749 – $9,829
Gross salary$8,000
Employer contributions (15% to 16%, below the pension cap)$1,200 – $1,280
FreelanX EOR fee (billed monthly)$549
Per year
$116,988 – $117,948
Deposit, once
$8,000
Same salary, other countries
CA$9,149
US$9,349
JP$9,789
NL$10,029
DE$10,229
MX$10,509
IT$10,949
ES$11,109
BR$11,429
FR$11,949
Midpoint of each range, same billing.
Timeline

From request to first day.

Four steps before the contract, then onboarding. Pick a region.

RequestFive short steps, online
ReviewA person checks the country rules
ProposalCost, deposit and start date
Contract signedBy you and by FreelanX EOR
Onboarding in Europe2–10 days
From the signed contract to the first day: local contract, payroll set-up and mandatory benefits.
Day 0Day 10Day 20Day 30
30 countriesFirst day: at the latest day 10
RequestFive short steps, online
ReviewA person checks the country rules
ProposalCost, deposit and start date
Contract signedBy you and by FreelanX EOR
Onboarding in North America2–10 days
From the signed contract to the first day: local contract, payroll set-up and mandatory benefits.
Day 0Day 10Day 20Day 30
2 countriesFirst day: at the latest day 10
RequestFive short steps, online
ReviewA person checks the country rules
ProposalCost, deposit and start date
Contract signedBy you and by FreelanX EOR
Onboarding in Latin America5–20 days
From the signed contract to the first day: local contract, payroll set-up and mandatory benefits.
Day 0Day 10Day 20Day 30
3 countriesFirst day: at the latest day 20
RequestFive short steps, online
ReviewA person checks the country rules
ProposalCost, deposit and start date
Contract signedBy you and by FreelanX EOR
Onboarding in Maghreb & Africa10–30 days
From the signed contract to the first day: local contract, payroll set-up and mandatory benefits.
Day 0Day 10Day 20Day 30
4 countriesFirst day: at the latest day 30
RequestFive short steps, online
ReviewA person checks the country rules
ProposalCost, deposit and start date
Contract signedBy you and by FreelanX EOR
Onboarding in GCC5–20 days
From the signed contract to the first day: local contract, payroll set-up and mandatory benefits.
Day 0Day 10Day 20Day 30
6 countriesFirst day: at the latest day 20
RequestFive short steps, online
ReviewA person checks the country rules
ProposalCost, deposit and start date
Contract signedBy you and by FreelanX EOR
Onboarding in Asia-Pacific3–20 days
From the signed contract to the first day: local contract, payroll set-up and mandatory benefits.
Day 0Day 10Day 20Day 30
12 countriesFirst day: at the latest day 20
Who does what

Two roles, clearly split.

Hover any line for the detail.

FreelanX EOR handles
Local employment contractSigned in the countryWritten to local law, in the local language where required
Payroll and payslipsEvery monthPaid in local currency, with a payslip each month
Taxes and contributionsWithheld and declaredIncome tax and social contributions, filed on time
Mandatory benefitsAs the law requiresHealth, pension or insurance schemes the country requires
Leave and holidaysLocal rules appliedAnnual leave, public holidays and sick leave per local law
ComplianceKept up to dateContract changes and terminations follow local law
You handle
Choose the personAnyone, anywhere coveredBring your candidate, or find one on FreelanX
Direct the workDay to dayObjectives, tools and priorities stay with you
Approve changesTime off, raises, end of contractFreelanX EOR applies them under local law
Pay one invoiceEach monthSalary, contributions and the FreelanX EOR fee together
Contracts

Pick the right contract.

Three ways to work with someone abroad, with the price of each.

Employee via FreelanX EORMost chosen
$499
per month, billed yearly · $549 monthly
Best for: Someone who works for you full-time, for the long term.
FreelanX EOR is the legal employer
Local employment contract
Payroll, taxes and benefits
Misclassification protection
Contractor of record
$279
per contractor per month
Best for: An independent professional, with the compliance carried for you.
FreelanX EOR engages the contractor
Contractor agreement
Invoices and payments
Misclassification protection
Contractor
$19
per contractor per month
Best for: Occasional or project work you manage yourself.
Your company is the client
Contractor agreement
Invoices and payments
You carry the compliance
FAQ · Countries

Questions people ask first.

Is my country covered?
Pick its region in the coverage map. If it is not listed, ask us: coverage grows with our offices.
How long does onboarding take?
From 2 to 30 days after the signed contract, depending on the region.
Where do the figures come from?
From our country guides, checked in October 2026, each with its legal source. The estimator does not apply caps or thresholds: your proposal gives the exact amount.
Who is the employer?
FreelanX EOR signs the local employment contract and runs payroll, taxes and mandatory benefits.
Is there a deposit?
Yes, one month of salary, paid before the first day.
Hire in your next country.
Tell us who and where. A proposal arrives with the contract.
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FreelanX EOR · Countries
Employ in 50+ countries, without an entity.
Pick a region to see the countries and onboarding times.
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AllEurope 30N. America 2LatAm 3GCC 6APAC 12
ParisLondonAlgiersNew YorkSan FranciscoDohaSingaporeHong KongJohannesburgDubaiMontrealSão PauloTokyoSydney
Europe
30 countries · 2–10 days.
ATAustriaBEBelgiumBGBulgariaHRCroatiaCYCyprusCZCzechiaDKDenmarkEEEstoniaFIFinlandFRFranceDEGermanyGRGreeceHUHungaryIEIreland
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Employer cost, country by country.
United Kingdom
Minimum wage£12.71 per hour for age 21+…
Employer costEmployer NI 15% on pay above…
Germany
Minimum wage€13.90 per hour (2026)
Employer costAbout 21% of gross pay, plus…
France
Minimum wage€12.02 per hour, €1,823.03 per…
Employer costAbout 40% to 45% of gross pay at…
Coverage
50+ countries, six regions.
Europe · 302–10 days
North America · 22–10 days
Latin America · 35–20 days
Maghreb & Africa · 410–30 days
GCC · 65–20 days
Asia-Pacific · 123–20 days
From $499 per employee per month, billed yearly.
Cost estimator
What an employee really costs.
GermanyFranceSpainUnited States
Germany · $5,000 gross a month
$6,549
Gross salary$5,000
Employer contributions (21%)$1,050
FreelanX EOR fee$499
Indicative
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