FreelanXEOR or own entity: 3-year cost table
For each country of the calculator, the set-up and running costs of your own entity, the employer contributions and the break-even headcount over 3 years against FreelanX EOR. Same assumptions and sources as the calculator in the hiring guide.
| Country | Employer contributions (of gross) | Entity set-up | Entity running cost per year | Months to set up | Own entity, 3 years, 1 employee | FreelanX EOR, 3 years, 1 employee | Break-even headcount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 13.6% | $3,750 | $8,000 | 3 | $30,204 | $17,964 | 2 |
| Germany | 20.9% | $5,000 | $11,500 | 2 | $41,484 | $17,964 | 3 |
| France | 36.4% | $5,000 | $11,500 | 3 | $41,954 | $17,964 | 3 |
| Spain | 30.5% | $5,000 | $11,500 | 3 | $41,954 | $17,964 | 3 |
| Netherlands | 12.6% | $5,000 | $11,500 | 3 | $41,954 | $17,964 | 3 |
| Italy | 31.6% | $5,000 | $11,500 | 3 | $41,954 | $17,964 | 3 |
| Sweden | 31.4% | $6,000 | $11,500 | 2 | $42,484 | $17,964 | 3 |
| United States | 8.1% | $5,000 | $11,500 | 2 | $41,484 | $17,964 | 3 |
| Canada | 9.6% | $5,500 | $11,500 | 2 | $41,984 | $17,964 | 3 |
| Mexico | 10.9% | $5,000 | $11,500 | 3 | $41,954 | $17,964 | 3 |
| Japan | 15.6% | $5,000 | $11,500 | 3 | $41,954 | $17,964 | 3 |
| Australia | 6.0% | $5,000 | $11,500 | 3 | $41,954 | $17,964 | 3 |
Fees and overheads only: salary and employer contributions are the same in both models. Own entity: set-up, running cost, a payroll provider at $29 per employee per month once the entity runs, and FreelanX EOR while it is set up. FreelanX EOR: $499 per employee per month on the yearly plan (12-month commitment) or $549 on the monthly plan; the deposit of one month of salary is returned within 15 days of the end of the contract and is not a cost. Sources: OECD, Taxing Wages 2026 (Table 1.2, 2025 data), 22 Apr 2026 · WhichPayroll Research, EOR vs entity break-even benchmark (40 countries), Apr 2026 · Remote pricing page (Global Payroll from $29, PEO from $99); Deel pricing page (PEO $125), read 15 Oct 2026 · Native Teams, EOR vs entity setup 2026 (compiles published break-even estimates), 2026.
Step by step
- 1Pick the yearly or monthly FreelanX EOR plan and a headcount.
- 2Read the break-even headcount for each country.
- 3Open the calculator in the hiring guide to change any assumption.
Questions people ask
Are salaries included?
No: salary and employer contributions are the same in both models, so the table compares fees and overheads. The calculator in the guide can add them.
What is in the FreelanX EOR price?
$499 per employee per month on the yearly plan (12-month commitment), or $549 on the monthly plan without commitment. The deposit of one month of salary is held, not a fee, and returned within 15 days of the end of the contract.
Is it free?
Yes. Every template is free to read and copy: no sign-up, no email, no download.