Lano Review — European-Headquartered EOR, Contractor Management, and Global Payroll
Lano is a European-headquartered global employment platform that combines Employer of Record services, contractor management, and global payroll for companies hiring across 170+ countries. Based in Berlin, Lano differentiates from US-headquartered competitors like Deel and Remote by focusing on European employment law expertise, GDPR-native data handling, and deep familiarity with the complex multi-country hiring market that European companies face when building distributed teams across the EU and beyond.
Lano's German base is the reason to look at it in 2026. Most EOR platforms are built from a US perspective, designed primarily for American companies hiring abroad. Lano is built from a European perspective, which means its default assumptions about data privacy, employment law complexity, works council requirements, and statutory benefit structures match how European companies think about international hiring. I look at where the European focus gives buyers real advantages, how the €499/month EOR fee compares to competitors, and whether the platform's multi-product approach (EOR + contractors + payroll) creates real value for European buyers.
The verdict
For a company based in Europe that is hiring across the EU and then further afield, Lano is the EOR I would call first. The European DNA is more than marketing: it shows up in GDPR-compliant data architecture, deep understanding of European employment law nuances (works councils, collective bargaining agreements, country-specific termination protections), and a support team that operates in European time zones and languages.
The €499/month EOR fee sits between Remofirst ($199) and the market leaders, Deel ($599) and Remote ($699 list price). That middle position makes sense: you pay less than the market leaders but get a platform that understands European employment complexity better than budget alternatives. Contractor management from €19/month undercuts both Deel ($49) and Remote ($29).
Brand recognition and ecosystem breadth are Lano's weak spots next to Deel. Deel has the broadest product suite, the most user reviews, and the strongest brand in the EOR space. Lano is the better choice for European companies that need EU-specific expertise, but it lacks the ancillary products (free HRIS, immigration support, Deel Card) that make Deel a single destination.
If your company is headquartered in Europe, hiring across multiple EU countries, and values a provider that thinks about employment from a European legal and cultural perspective, Lano should be the first EOR you book a demo with.
Where Lano fits
Who it suits
Lano is best for European-headquartered companies expanding across the EU and into global markets. It fits businesses that need an EOR provider with native understanding of European employment law complexity: works councils, collective bargaining, GDPR and the country-specific statutory requirements that make hiring across Europe hard.
If your company is based in Germany, Netherlands, France, or another EU country, and you are hiring across multiple European markets plus selected global markets, Lano's European perspective and timezone-aligned support create advantages that US-headquartered providers do not naturally provide.
The platform is particularly strong for companies managing a mixed workforce of EOR employees and contractors across European markets, where the combined EOR + contractor pricing is competitive and the compliance expertise covers both employment types.
What it does differently
Lano was built in Germany for companies that think about hiring the way European employers do. While Deel and Remote serve European companies, their platforms, compliance teams, and default assumptions are optimized for US-headquartered companies expanding internationally. Lano's Berlin headquarters means European employment law is the foundation, not an aftermarket addition.
The practical advantages of this European focus include GDPR-native data handling (data processed and stored in EU-compliant infrastructure), support teams in European time zones, and deep expertise in the employment law complexities that are uniquely European — works councils in Germany, collective bargaining in France, social security coordination across EU countries for cross-border workers.
The multi-product offering (EOR + contractors + global payroll) means European companies can manage their entire international workforce through one platform, with the added benefit that the transition from EOR to entity-based payroll stays within the same system as the company matures its international presence.
How it gets bought
Lano pitches itself to European companies tired of US-dominated EOR platforms, and more than 2,000 companies use it for global expansion. The pitch lands with teams that have hit the friction of US-headquartered providers: support availability during European business hours, understanding of EU-specific employment concepts, and GDPR compliance that is architectural rather than bolted on.
Lano is harder to justify for companies that want the widest product catalog. Lano now sells IT hardware alongside EOR, payroll and contractor tools, but Deel's free HRIS, immigration support and earned wage access go further. Buyers set on one vendor for everything will find the Lano catalog shorter.
The strongest commercial fit is for European companies with 10-500 employees that are actively expanding across the EU and selected global markets. These buyers value European compliance expertise, timezone-aligned support, and GDPR-native infrastructure over the broader but less Europe-focused product suites offered by US-headquartered competitors.
Lano pricing for European employers: EOR from €499, contractors from €19
Lano's EOR pricing starts at €499 per employee per month, published on lano.io/pricing. Contractor management starts at €19 per contractor per month, Multi-Country Payroll at €19 per employee and Payroll Consolidation at €3. Because Lano prices in euros, the gap to Deel ($599), Remote's $699 list price and Remofirst ($199) moves with the exchange rate, but the EOR fee lands below the two leaders and well above Remofirst.
For European companies, the pricing comparison should factor in the qualitative differences. Lano's European headquarters means GDPR compliance is built into the data architecture, not retrofitted. European employment law expertise (works councils, collective bargaining, country-specific termination procedures) is core competency rather than an add-on. For companies hiring across Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain, and other EU markets simultaneously, this expertise reduces the compliance risk that makes multi-country European hiring particularly complex.
| Plan | Published price | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| EOR | From €499/employee/mo | Not stated |
| Contractors | From €19/contractor/mo | Not stated |
| Global Payroll | Custom pricing | Not stated |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Not stated |
Pricing last checked March 17, 2026. View source
What the €499 per month EOR fee covers for European employers
For €499 a month Lano becomes the legal employer in the target country: it drafts the employment contract, runs payroll and withholding, administers statutory benefits and watches compliance. For European markets, this includes handling works council requirements, collective bargaining agreement compliance, and country-specific mandatory benefits that make European employment particularly complex.
The fee includes support from a European-based team operating in European time zones, which matters for companies whose HR teams are in Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, or London. A compliance question submitted at 3pm CET gets a same-timezone response rather than waiting for US West Coast business hours.
How Lano contractor pricing at €19 per month compares to market rates
Contractor management from €19/month per contractor sits below Remote ($29/month) and far below Deel ($49/month). For a mixed workforce of EOR employees and contractors, Lano's EOR (€499) plus contractor management (€19) comes to €518, below Deel's equivalent ($599 + $49 = $648) unless the euro climbs past about $1.25.
The contractor product covers contract generation, compliance checks, invoice management, and multi-currency payment processing. For European companies engaging contractors across EU and global markets, the platform handles varying VAT requirements, contract law differences, and payment regulations across jurisdictions.
Lano payroll tiers: €3 consolidation versus €19 multi-country payroll
Lano now publishes payroll starting prices: Multi-Country Payroll from €19 per employee per month for companies running their own entities, and Payroll Consolidation from €3 for standardized reporting across existing payroll providers. That compares with Deel's published $29 Global Payroll rate. Buyers planning to start on EOR and later move to entity-based payroll should still get both rates quoted at their real headcount during the first sales cycle.
The quoted payroll rate moves with team size, number of countries and the services selected, and Lano offers volume discounts. European companies with entities across multiple EU countries should ask for volume pricing that reflects their multi-country payroll consolidation needs.
Lano features: EOR, contractor payments, global payroll, GDPR, and workforce management
Lano Employer of Record and European hiring compliance
Through Lano's EOR, a company can put full-time staff on payroll in any of 170+ countries with no local entity of its own. As a European-headquartered provider, the platform has particular depth in EU employment markets, including handling works council requirements, collective bargaining agreement compliance, and the complex statutory benefit structures that characterize European employment.
Each Lano contract follows the hiring country's labor code, setting that jurisdiction's rules on working hours, paid leave, probation, notice and severance. For European markets, contracts incorporate additional requirements like works council notification, collective bargaining agreement terms, and country-specific mandatory benefits.
Lano EOR European market expertise and works council handling. In countries like Germany, Netherlands, and Austria, employment decisions may require works council consultation. Lano's European-headquartered team understands these requirements natively, handling the notification, consultation, and documentation processes that works council interactions require. This expertise reduces the compliance risk that non-European providers may navigate less fluently.
Lano EOR global coverage beyond Europe. While European markets are the core strength, Lano covers 170+ countries globally. The global coverage means European companies expanding into APAC, LATAM, and other regions can use Lano as a single EOR provider. The depth of expertise in non-European markets should be validated for specific target countries during evaluation.
Lano contractor management and multi-currency payments
From €19 per contractor per month, Lano's contractor management product covers the whole relationship. Lano drafts contractor agreements that fit 170+ countries' rules, handles invoices, pays in 70+ currencies, and runs compliance checks that lower misclassification risk.
For European companies engaging contractors across EU markets, the platform handles VAT requirements, contract law differences between EU member states, and payment regulations that vary by jurisdiction. The starting price is below both Remote ($29/month) and Deel ($49/month).
Lano contractor compliance and EU-specific considerations. Lano checks each contractor setup against the tests used in that country and flags ones that look like disguised employment. In EU markets with aggressive misclassification enforcement, such as Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, proper classification is critical. Lano's European expertise covers the specific criteria that EU member states use to distinguish contractors from employees.
Lano contractor payment processing across currencies. Contractors receive payments in their preferred currency, with the platform handling conversion and local banking requirements. Payment processing supports multiple methods and currencies, enabling companies to pay contractors across global markets from a centralized platform.
Lano global payroll for companies with local entities
Lano's global payroll product processes payroll for companies that have established legal entities in target countries. The product covers payroll calculation, tax withholding, statutory filing, and payment distribution through the company's own entity. Multi-Country Payroll starts at €19 per employee per month, with local partners in 170+ countries.
Global payroll is the natural next step for European companies that start with Lano EOR and establish entities as headcount in specific EU countries grows. The transition from EOR to entity-based payroll keeps payroll processing on the same platform, maintaining data continuity and consolidated reporting.
Lano multi-country payroll consolidation. For European companies with entities across multiple EU countries, Lano consolidates payroll processing into a single dashboard. Each country's payroll is processed according to local requirements (tax tables, statutory contribution rates, filing deadlines) while giving finance teams a unified view of payroll costs across the entire EU workforce.
Lano payroll compliance and statutory filing. The platform handles local tax calculations, statutory contribution processing, and required filings with tax authorities in each payroll entity jurisdiction. Year-end reporting, employee tax documents, and audit-ready records are generated automatically.
Lano GDPR compliance and data protection architecture
As a European company, Lano processes employment data within GDPR-compliant infrastructure by default. Employee personal data, including salaries, tax identifiers, bank details, health information and national ID numbers, is handled according to EU data protection requirements without the additional data processing agreements and cross-border transfer mechanisms that US-headquartered providers require.
For European companies subject to GDPR, this native compliance simplifies the data protection assessment and reduces the legal overhead of validating that employment data processing meets regulatory requirements. This is particularly important for companies in regulated industries where data protection scrutiny is heightened.
Lano EU data residency and processing guarantees. Employment data is processed and stored within EU-compliant infrastructure, meeting the data residency requirements that many European companies and regulated industries mandate. This eliminates the need for Standard Contractual Clauses or other legal mechanisms required for international data transfers to non-EU providers.
Lano data protection impact assessment support. For companies required to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments on their employment data processing, Lano provides documentation and cooperation as a European data processor. The GDPR-native architecture simplifies the DPIA process compared to evaluating non-EU providers.
Lano platform interface and workforce management
The Lano platform provides a unified dashboard for managing EOR employees, contractors, and entity-based payroll across countries. The interface covers onboarding, contract management, payroll approval, PTO tracking, and expense management. The design focuses on clarity and multi-country workforce visibility.
For companies managing a mixed workforce across multiple European and global markets, the consolidated view shows employment type, location, contract status, and payroll schedules for every worker in the organization. This cross-country visibility is essential for European companies with complex multi-country employment structures.
Lano multi-country workforce dashboard. The dashboard provides a country-by-country view of the workforce, showing EOR employees, contractors, and entity-based employees in each jurisdiction. Filter and reporting capabilities let HR and finance teams segment workforce data by employment type, country, department, and cost center.
Lano reporting and payroll cost analytics. Reporting covers headcount, payroll costs, contractor spending, and total workforce costs across countries and employment types. The analytics support budget planning, financial reporting, and cost optimization decisions for multi-country operations.
Lano integrations and European software ecosystem
Lano integrates with HRIS platforms, accounting tools, and communication systems commonly used by European companies. The integration ecosystem supports data synchronization between Lano and the other tools in a company's HR and finance technology stack.
For European companies using tools like Personio, SAP SuccessFactors, DATEV, or other European-focused business software, Lano's integration priorities may align more naturally than US-headquartered providers that prioritize integrations with US-focused platforms.
Lano HRIS and accounting platform integrations. Lano lists pre-built integrations with HiBob, Workday, Personio, Sage, Zoho People and Lucca, syncing employee data and pushing payroll cost data onward. For European companies using DATEV for accounting or Personio for HR, integration availability should be confirmed during evaluation as it varies by platform and tier.
Lano API and custom integration support. API access supports custom integrations for companies with proprietary systems or specific data flow requirements. The API enables programmatic access to employee, contractor, and payroll data for organizations building custom workflows or reporting pipelines.
Lano pros and cons: European expertise, GDPR compliance, pricing, and ecosystem scope
Strengths
Lano European headquarters provides native GDPR compliance and EU data handling
As a Berlin-headquartered company, Lano processes and stores employment data within EU-compliant infrastructure by default. GDPR compliance is architectural, built into the platform's data handling from the ground up, rather than a compliance layer added to a US-designed system. For European companies subject to GDPR, this native compliance reduces the data protection risk inherent in sharing employee data with non-EU providers.
The distinction matters because employment data includes highly sensitive personal information: salaries, tax identifiers, health information, bank details, and national ID numbers. European data protection authorities have increasingly scrutinized international data transfers, and using a European-headquartered provider simplifies the legal basis for data processing.
For companies with strict data protection requirements, such as financial services, healthcare and government contractors, Lano's European data handling provides compliance assurance that US-headquartered alternatives require additional data processing agreements to match.
Lano European employment law expertise covers works councils, collective bargaining, and complex terminations
European employment law is uniquely complex compared to other regions. Works councils in Germany require consultation on hiring and termination decisions. French collective bargaining agreements layer additional requirements on top of statutory labor law. Dutch dismissal procedures require UWV (employee insurance agency) or court approval. Lano's team has deep expertise in these European-specific requirements because they are the daily reality of the company's home market.
For a European company hiring across Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain, and Italy simultaneously, the compliance complexity multiplies. Each country has different termination procedures, benefit mandates, working time regulations, and collective bargaining structures. A provider with native European expertise navigates these differences without the learning curve that US-headquartered providers must overcome.
This expertise is hardest to replicate and most useful in termination scenarios, where errors in procedure can result in unfair dismissal claims, mandatory reinstatement, and significant financial penalties.
Lano combined EOR plus contractor management pricing is competitive for mixed workforces
For companies managing both EOR employees and contractors, Lano's starting prices (€499/month EOR + €19/month contractor) total €518 per mixed pair, against Deel's $648 ($599 + $49). The saving grows with every EOR hire and contractor you add.
Contractor management from €19/month is cheaper than Deel or Remote and covers contract generation, compliance checks, invoice management, and multi-currency payments. For European companies engaging contractors across EU markets, the platform handles varying VAT requirements and contract law differences.
The ability to manage both EOR employees and contractors on the same platform simplifies the transition when companies convert high-performing contractors to full-time employees, a common progression that avoids the friction of moving between separate vendor platforms.
Lano global payroll consolidation supports the EOR-to-entity transition
Lano's multi-product approach (EOR + contractors + global payroll) means companies can start with EOR for initial international hires and transition to entity-based payroll as headcount grows, all within the same platform. The global payroll product processes payroll for companies with established entities, handling tax compliance, statutory contributions, and payment distribution.
This transition path is important for growing European companies that establish entities in their highest-headcount markets. Moving from EOR (€499/month per employee) to entity-based payroll (Multi-Country Payroll from €19/month) saves money at scale while keeping payroll processing on the same platform.
The consolidated view across EOR employees, contractors, and entity-based payroll employees gives finance teams a single dashboard for global workforce costs, a significant operational advantage over managing separate vendors for each employment type.
Lano support operates in European time zones with multilingual capabilities
Lano's support team operates from European time zones, which means European companies get same-day responses during their business hours. This seems basic but is a genuine advantage over US-headquartered providers where European clients' afternoon questions may not get responses until the next business day.
The support team includes multilingual capabilities for European languages, which matters for compliance discussions that reference country-specific legal concepts, employment terms, and regulatory requirements that translate imprecisely between languages.
For a company's HR team in Munich or Amsterdam, being able to discuss German works council requirements or Dutch dismissal procedures with a support agent who understands these concepts natively reduces the communication friction and compliance risk inherent in cross-cultural support interactions.
Lano 170+ country coverage provides global reach from a European base
With coverage in 170+ countries, Lano matches the breadth of most global EOR providers while maintaining its European-first perspective. European companies can hire across the EU and also into APAC, LATAM, Middle East, and Africa through a single platform.
The combination of deep European expertise and broad global coverage addresses the most common expansion pattern for European companies: first expanding across the EU, then into UK, then into global markets as the business grows.
For European companies with 60% of hires in EU markets and 40% globally, Lano provides deep home-market expertise plus sufficient global coverage, a combination that US-headquartered providers match on breadth but not on European depth.
Limitations
Lano brand recognition is lower than Deel and Remote in the global EOR market
Deel and Remote dominate EOR brand recognition, particularly among US and UK companies. Lano is better known in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and among European companies, but has less visibility in the broader global market. Its thinner review footprint on software marketplaces leaves buyers outside Europe with fewer peer accounts to check.
Brand recognition affects both buyer confidence and employee perception. Candidates receiving employment contracts from Deel or Remote may feel more confident in the employment arrangement than contracts from a less recognized provider.
For European companies, Lano's brand recognition is stronger and the European credentials are well-established. For US or APAC companies considering Lano, the lower brand visibility may require additional due diligence to build confidence.
Lano payroll prices are published only as starting rates, so multi-entity costs still need a quote
Lano lists Multi-Country Payroll from €19 and Payroll Consolidation from €3 per employee, but actual quotes depend on team size, countries and services. Companies planning to start on EOR and move to entity-based payroll can only sketch that cost path from public figures. Deel publishes a flat $29/month per employee for global payroll.
Starting-rate pricing is common in multi-country payroll, but it creates friction for companies that want to evaluate the full lifecycle cost of their international employment platform. Buyers need to engage in sales conversations to understand payroll pricing, which slows the evaluation process.
During the sales process, request payroll quotes alongside EOR quotes to model the total cost of ownership as your company grows from EOR-only to a mix of EOR and entity-based payroll.
Lano product ecosystem is narrower than Deel's all-in-one suite
Deel bundles EOR, contractor management, global payroll, free HRIS, equipment provisioning, immigration support, earned wage access, and the Deel Card into one platform. Lano covers EOR, contractor management, payroll, payments and IT hardware, without Deel's HRIS, immigration or card products.
Lano users typically keep a separate HRIS (HiBob, Personio and Workday all connect to Lano) and buy immigration support elsewhere.
The focused approach keeps the platform simpler and the pricing competitive, but companies that value vendor consolidation above all else will find Lano's offering incomplete compared to Deel's broader ecosystem.
Lano EOR at €499 per month is mid-priced but not the cheapest option
At €499/month per employee, Lano's EOR pricing is below Deel ($599) and Remote ($699 list price) at recent exchange rates, but far above Remofirst ($199) and level with or above Multiplier ($459 billed annually, $499 monthly). For budget-conscious buyers, the €499 rate may not justify the premium over cheaper alternatives unless the European expertise provides specific value for their use case.
Ten EOR employees cost €59,880/year with Lano at the starting rate versus $23,880/year with Remofirst. The European expertise and GDPR compliance are genuine advantages, but buyers should weigh whether they justify paying more than double the cheapest available option.
The value proposition is strongest for companies hiring in complex European markets where compliance depth matters. For companies hiring in straightforward markets (UK, Portugal, India), cheaper alternatives may provide sufficient compliance coverage at lower cost.
Lano user review volume is limited compared to established market leaders
Deel, Remote and Oyster each carry far more G2, Capterra and Trustpilot reviews than Lano. That makes it harder for prospective buyers to validate platform quality, support reliability, and compliance handling through peer experience. Due diligence requires relying more heavily on vendor-provided references and demo evaluations.
The lower review volume does not necessarily indicate lower quality; it reflects the company's smaller market share and European focus. But for risk-averse buyers who rely on peer review data to validate vendor decisions, the limited review volume is a gap.
Buyers should request detailed references from current clients in their industry and target countries, and conduct a thorough demo evaluation that tests compliance handling, support responsiveness, and platform usability.
Lano publishes EOR pricing from $550 per employee per month, contractor management from $30 per contractor, and quotes global payroll separately. The company is strongest in the DACH region, with European-time-zone support and experience with works councils and collective bargaining agreements.
Lano demo prep for EU employers: works councils, country costs and payroll rates
A Lano demo is most useful when you bring the German, French or Dutch cases your HR team actually worries about, plus the countries you plan to hire in next. Cover these four areas.
- Test the European employment law expertise with specific compliance scenarios. Bring real compliance questions to the demo: works council consultation requirements in Germany, collective bargaining agreement application in France, dismissal procedures in the Netherlands. Evaluate whether the team handles these questions fluently or needs to escalate. The European expertise is the core differentiator, so validate it with scenarios that matter for your target markets. A provider that handles these questions natively is worth the premium over a US-headquartered alternative that treats European compliance as a specialty rather than a default.
- Ask Lano for an all-in employer cost per target country, not only the fee. The €499/month EOR starting rate covers Lano's service. European statutory employer contributions vary significantly: 40-45% of salary in France, 20-22% in Germany, 30%+ in Italy. Have each written estimate show gross salary, the Lano fee, employer social charges, mandatory benefits and any local levies. Fully loaded European employment costs far more than the platform fee, so do not budget on the fee alone.
- Get global payroll pricing for the entity-based transition. If your growth plan includes establishing entities in high-headcount EU countries, request global payroll quotes alongside EOR quotes. Map the cost path from EOR at €499/month to Multi-Country Payroll from €19/month. Deel publishes global payroll at $29/month per employee, so ask Lano for its actual rate at your headcount and the volume discount it offers.
- Verify the depth of non-European market coverage. Lano's strength is European markets. If your hiring plan includes APAC, LATAM, or African markets, validate the depth of Lano's coverage and compliance expertise in those regions. Ask for references from clients hiring in your specific non-European target countries. A provider that is excellent in Europe but shallow in APAC may require a second EOR vendor for global markets.
How we evaluated Lano
Rajat worked through Lano directly. Every figure below was checked against Lano's published pricing on March 17, 2026. Follow the link and check it yourself — if the vendor has moved since, that date tells you how stale this page is.
Plans as published
| Plan | List price |
|---|---|
| EOR | From $550/employee/mo |
| Contractors | From $30/contractor/mo |
| Global Payroll | Custom pricing |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing |
Trial: Demo-led; free platform access for contractor payments in some tiers
What the list price doesn't cover
European statutory employer contributions that can exceed 40 percent of salary
The $550 per month EOR fee is the platform cost — not the total cost of employment. European statutory employer contributions vary dramatically by country and can be the largest cost component: France charges 40 to 45 percent of salary in employer contributions. Italy charges 30 to 35 percent. Germany charges 20 to 22 percent. Spain charges 30 to 32 percent. For a $60,000 salary employee in France, the statutory contributions alone add approximately $27,000 per year, making the total employer cost $93,600 when you include the Lano EOR fee. Always model the fully loaded cost per country before budgeting international hires.
Global payroll pricing opacity complicates long-term cost planning
Lano publishes EOR and contractor pricing but uses custom quotes for global payroll. Companies planning the natural progression from EOR to entity-based payroll cannot model the long-term cost trajectory from public information alone. Deel publishes global payroll at $29 per employee per month plus $1,000 setup per entity, providing a benchmark. Request Lano global payroll quotes during the initial evaluation to understand whether the platform cost decreases proportionally when you transition from EOR to entity-based employment — and negotiate payroll pricing commitments as part of the initial EOR contract.
What we'd confirm on a demo
Request country-specific total cost estimates including statutory contributions
The $550 per month EOR fee is only the platform cost. Ask Lano for written estimates for each target country that include salary, platform fee, statutory employer contributions, mandatory benefits, and any country-specific charges. European employment is particularly expensive when statutory costs are fully loaded. Do not budget based on the platform fee alone.
Test the European employment law expertise with real compliance scenarios
Bring specific compliance questions to the demo — works council consultation in Germany, collective bargaining in France, dismissal procedures in Netherlands. Evaluate whether the team handles these questions fluently or needs to escalate. The European expertise is the core differentiator — validate it before paying the premium over budget alternatives.
Get global payroll pricing for the entity transition path
If your growth plan includes establishing entities in high-headcount EU countries, request global payroll quotes alongside EOR quotes. Understand the cost trajectory from EOR at $550 per month to entity-based payroll at custom pricing. Use Deel's published $29 per month global payroll as a negotiation benchmark.
Frequently asked questions on Lano: EU hiring, works councils, GDPR and payroll
Is Lano a good EOR for European companies hiring across the EU?
Yes, Lano is one of the strongest EOR options for European-headquartered companies. The Berlin headquarters means GDPR-native data handling, deep understanding of European employment law complexities (works councils, collective bargaining, country-specific termination protections), and support in European time zones. For companies expanding from Germany, Netherlands, France, or other EU bases into multiple European markets, Lano's European DNA provides compliance assurance that US-headquartered providers match on paper but may not match in depth of operational experience.
How does Lano's €499/month EOR pricing compare to Deel and Remote?
Lano's EOR starts at €499/month per employee, below Deel ($599/month) and Remote's $699/month list price at recent exchange rates; the exact gap moves with the euro. Budget providers like Remofirst ($199/month) remain much cheaper, so the case for Lano rests on more than price: European compliance expertise, GDPR-native data handling, and timezone-aligned support. Companies should evaluate Lano's European advantages against the broader product ecosystem Deel offers and determine whether the European-specific benefits justify the investment for their use case.
Does Lano handle works council requirements in Germany and other EU countries?
Yes, Lano's team has specific expertise in works council requirements, which is expected from a Berlin-headquartered company. In Germany, works councils must be consulted on certain employment decisions including hiring and terminations. Lano handles the notification, consultation, and documentation processes. Similar requirements exist in Netherlands, Austria, and other EU countries. This expertise is one of Lano's key differentiators. US-headquartered EOR providers handle works council compliance, but it is not their home-market specialty in the same way it is for Lano.
Is Lano's GDPR compliance meaningfully different from US-headquartered EOR providers?
The practical difference is architectural. Lano processes employment data within EU-compliant infrastructure by default because it is a European company. US-headquartered providers can achieve GDPR compliance through data processing agreements, Standard Contractual Clauses, and EU data residency commitments, but this requires additional legal documentation and ongoing validation. For companies in regulated industries or with strict data protection policies, Lano's native GDPR compliance simplifies the vendor assessment process and reduces data protection risk.
Can Lano handle contractor management across EU countries with different VAT requirements?
Yes, Lano's contractor management product from €19/month per contractor covers contract generation, compliance checks, and multi-currency payments across EU and global markets. For EU-specific contractor management, the platform handles varying VAT requirements between member states, country-specific contract law differences, and the misclassification criteria that differ by EU country. The European expertise that applies to EOR extends to contractor management, and the team understands the nuances of contractor classification across EU jurisdictions.
Does Lano offer global payroll for companies that already have entities in EU countries?
Yes, Lano offers global payroll processing for companies with existing legal entities. The product handles payroll calculation, tax withholding, statutory filing, and payment distribution through the company's own entity. Multi-Country Payroll starts at €19 a month per employee, and Payroll Consolidation, which standardizes reporting across entities and existing providers, starts at €3. For European companies with entities in multiple EU countries, that gives one view of payroll costs across the organization. Both are starting rates, so request a quote at your headcount and compare it with Deel's published $29/month per employee.
How does Lano support the transition from EOR to entity-based employment in EU countries?
Lano supports the common growth path of starting with EOR and transitioning to entity-based employment as headcount in a country grows large enough to justify local entity setup. The transition keeps workforce management on the same platform: employees move from Lano's legal entity to the company's own entity while payroll processing continues through Lano's global payroll product. This avoids the disruption of changing platforms during the transition. The breakeven point for entity setup versus continued EOR use varies by country but typically occurs at five to fifteen employees per market.
Alternatives worth comparing
Lano's German base, euro pricing and narrower catalog suit some international hiring plans better than others. These three EOR providers differ from it on employee experience, entity ownership and product breadth.
| Product | Pricing model | Free trial | Why buyers shortlist it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deel | Per-employee pricing | Yes | Deel sells EOR at $599/month and wraps it in a free HRIS, immigration support, earned wage access and the Deel Card, none of which Lano offers. Pick Deel over Lano when one vendor for every piece of global employment outweighs EU-native support. |
| Remote | Per-employee pricing | Yes | Remote provides EOR with the strongest owned-entity model and transparent pricing at $699/month (list). Best for companies that prioritize knowing their employees are hired through provider-owned entities rather than partners. |
| Oyster HR | Per-employee pricing | Not stated | Oyster HR is the global employment platform designed for mid-market companies making their first international hires. |
| Papaya Global | Per-employee pricing | Not stated | Papaya Global is the enterprise-grade global workforce platform built around payroll processing as the core competency. |
| Globalization Partners | Per-employee pricing | Not stated | Globalization Partners, now branding as G-P, is one of the original Employer of Record platforms, offering enterprise-grade EOR services across 180+ countries. |
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