Start with the fee, then build the invoice
An EOR budget needs separate lines for the provider’s service and the employment costs it administers. A small advertised fee does not tell you the amount needed to fund payroll. Ask each bidder for the same country, salary, start date, benefits and contract assumptions.
In our pilot, the advertised monthly service fees are $199 for RemoFirst, $599 for Deel and $699 for Remote. These are advertised rates checked on 11 September 2026, not like-for-like quotes for a named worker.
Make recurring and one-off costs visible
Request a sample invoice and a full year forecast. Separate gross compensation, employer contributions, benefits, the EOR service fee, foreign exchange and any project charges. Put the assumptions next to the figures. An annual discount is not the same commitment as a monthly contract.
For an illustrative two-person pilot, multiply the applicable monthly service fee by two for each active month. This only estimates the service-fee line. It does not estimate salary, statutory charges, deposits or termination costs.
- Ask whether a deposit is refundable and when it is released.
- Ask for the exchange-rate method and any spread.
- Include onboarding, off-cycle payroll and offboarding scenarios.
Ask for the exception, not just the promise
Provider pages sometimes qualify a headline promise elsewhere. Multiplier’s pricing page includes possible add-ons while its FAQ describes no setup fees. Confirm the applicable terms in the agreement.
Choose using the scenario you will actually buy
Request a dated, country-specific quote that names the legal employer and every cost category. Compare identical assumptions and keep uncertain lines separate. The best next step is a written clarification for the largest unknown, not an assumed zero in a comparison table.
Sources & editorial notes
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Sources & evidence
Provider statements describe advertised terms. They are not independent audits.
- Deel pricing
EOR starts at USD 599 per employee per month. EOR section states 130+ countries; the broader footer says 150+. Month-to-month terms are described; final terms are in the order form.
Published by the provider - Remote pricing
EOR is USD 699 per employee per month, with 90+ countries. Remote says it owns its EOR entities. The page describes no EOR setup fees and rare high-risk reserve payments. FX uses a variable Remote rate.
Published by the provider - RemoFirst global employment
Homepage advertises EOR from USD 199 per month and EOR employment in 185+ countries. Country-specific price and operating model still need confirmation.
Published by the provider - Multiplier pricing
Core EOR is USD 459 per employee per month with annual billing or USD 499 monthly. The page lists compliance-mandated add-ons and implementation fees where applicable. Other provider FAQ text conflicts on fees.
Published by the provider - Multiplier frequently asked questions
FAQ repeats USD 459 annual-billing and USD 499 monthly-billing Core fees, but says no setup, onboarding or offboarding fees. Reconcile with fee qualifiers on pricing page before treating extras as zero.
Published by the provider - Safeguard Global EOR
Offers country-specific EOR cost estimates and assistance with entity setup. Its page explains salary, statutory contributions, benefits and management fee as separate cost items.
Published by the provider - EOR pricing models
Vendor-authored guide distinguishes service fees from statutory employer costs and outlines flat, percentage and hybrid fee structures. Its indicative ranges are not a quote for Safeguard.
Published by the provider - Teamed pricing
EOR fixed rate is USD 599, GBP 479 or EUR 560 per employee per month, with 187+ countries claimed. An early-offboarding exception appears alongside broad no-exit-fee claims; reconcile in the contract.
Published by the provider