FreelanXInternational hiring checklist
Twenty-two steps to hire someone in another country without surprises: the model, the country rules, the budget, the recruitment, the offer and day one.
Step by step
- 1Work through the six sections in order: the model decides most of the rest.
- 2Tick each item as you go: your progress is kept in this browser.
- 3Copy the list into your project tool to share it.
Watch-outs
What changes from one country to another, with the legal source.
Pay range before the interview and no pay history questions.
Directive (EU) 2023/970, art. 5Right-to-work checks must be completed before employment starts, or the employer can face a civil penalty.
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, s 15Form I-9 must be completed: section 1 by the first day, section 2 within three business days.
8 C.F.R. § 274a.2Written evidence of essential terms; text form accepted since 2025 outside listed sectors.
Nachweisgesetz § 2A work permit and residence visa are needed before work starts; emiratisation quotas apply to some companies.
Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021Saudisation (Nitaqat) quotas apply to employers in Saudi Arabia.
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, NitaqatEmployment is registered digitally (eSocial) before the start of work.
eSocial, Decree 8,373/2014Appointment letters are mandatory under the labour codes in force since 21 November 2025.
OSH Code 2020, s 6Legal references checked on 15 Oct 2026. Rules change: check the source before you rely on it.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to hire abroad?
With FreelanX EOR, onboarding starts from 2 days and takes up to 30 depending on the country and the candidate's situation.
Do I need my own entity?
No. FreelanX EOR is the legal employer in the country. Compare the costs over 3 years with the EOR or own entity table.
Is it free?
Yes. Every template is free to read and copy: no sign-up, no email, no download.