Payoneer Workforce Management (formerly Skuad and Boundless) lets businesses employ or pay international talent compliantly through employer of record, contractor management, and agent of record services.
Key features
- Employer of Record (EOR) hiring in more than 160 countries without setting up a local entity
- Contractor Management System for onboarding, invoicing, and paying international contractors
- Agent of Record service for managing compliance on existing international staff
- Built-in compliance handling for local labor law, tax, and benefits requirements
Pricing
Employer of Record pricing starts from around $199 per employee per month across 160+ countries, with no setup or termination fees advertised. The Contractor Management System starts from around $19 per month per contractor. Agent of Record pricing is custom. Confirm current pricing on Payoneer’s site, since country-specific costs and fees can vary.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| No setup or termination fees on EOR hires | Per-employee EOR cost adds up for larger teams |
| Coverage across 160+ countries | Agent of Record pricing is not published, requires a quote |
| Separate lower-cost option for contractors vs full employees | Compliance rules still vary by country and require some diligence |
Who it’s for
African businesses hiring remote talent abroad, or international organizations hiring staff across Africa, can use this to stay compliant without opening a local legal entity in every country.
Who should skip it
A business hiring only within its own country, or paying a single freelancer occasionally, likely does not need a dedicated employer of record service yet.
How to get started
Decide whether you are hiring an employee or paying a contractor, then request a quote for the relevant country to confirm total cost before onboarding your first hire.
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FAQ
What’s the difference between EOR and Contractor Management here?
Employer of Record is for hiring someone as a full employee in a country where you have no legal entity. Contractor Management is for paying independent contractors and is priced lower per person.
Are there setup or termination fees?
Payoneer advertises no setup or termination fees on its EOR service, though it is worth confirming this applies to your specific country and plan before signing up.
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