Employer of Record Services in Europe

An Employer of Record is a service that allows your company to hire employees in another country without setting up a local legal entity. In this model, EuroDev becomes the legal employer of the worker, while your company retains full control over the employee’s daily work, responsibilities, and performance.

EOR is commonly used by companies that want to enter European markets quickly and compliantly, without the cost and complexity of entity setup.

You select the candidate you want to hire, and EuroDev employs that person through our local European entity. We prepare the employment contract, onboard the employee, and manage payroll, taxes, social security, and local compliance.

Your company manages the employee’s day‑to‑day work, goals, and integration into your team, while EuroDev handles the legal and administrative employment responsibilities.

No. One of the main advantages of an Employer of Record is that you do not need a local entity in the country where the employee is hired. EuroDev’s existing entities allow you to hire compliantly without establishing your own presence.

EuroDev handles:

• Local employment contracts
• Payroll, taxes, and social security contributions
• Statutory benefits and mandatory filings
• Compliance with country‑specific labor laws
• Ongoing employment administration

Your company handles:

• Selecting and managing the employee
• Defining the role, responsibilities, and compensation
• Day‑to‑day supervision and performance management
• Business strategy and team integration

This division allows you to operate as if the employee were internal, without taking on employer compliance risk.

Timelines vary by country, but hiring through an Employer of Record is usually significantly faster than setting up a local entity. Once a candidate is selected, the employment setup process can typically begin immediately,  subject to local requirements. Employment setup typically begins within a few business days of candidate confirmation 

During the initial discussion, EuroDev confirms the expected timelines for your target country.

Yes. Many companies use Employer of Record both for short‑term and long‑term employment. As operations grow, some businesses later choose to set up their own local entity.

When that time comes, EuroDev can support a smooth transition from EOR to your own entity, helping ensure continuity for your employees.

Employer of Record pricing generally includes:

• A setup component, depending on the country and role
• An ongoing monthly service fee, linked to the scope of employment administration

Costs depend on country complexity rather than a flat rate. EuroDev provides transparent pricing once your hiring plans and countries are clear.

EuroDev provides Employer of Record services across multiple European countries, including major markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Italy, and others.

This page explains the EOR model overall, while country‑specific EOR pages provide local employment details and execution‑level information.

Misclassifying employees as independent contractors can lead to significant legal and financial risks across Europe, including fines, back payment of taxes and social contributions, and potential employment claims. Regulations vary by country, but authorities generally assess factors such as control, dependency, and integration into the business.

Using an Employer of Record reduces this risk by ensuring workers are properly employed under compliant local contracts, with correct tax, social security, and labor law obligations handled on your behalf.