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Skuad Employer of Record and international employment
Skuad's EOR service employs workers on behalf of client companies in 160+ countries. Skuad acts as the legal employer, handling employment contracts, payroll processing, tax withholding, statutory benefits administration, and compliance monitoring. The client company manages the employee's daily work while Skuad manages the legal and financial employment infrastructure.
The EOR service covers the same core functions as Deel, Remote, and Multiplier — compliant employment contracts, accurate payroll, tax compliance, and benefit administration — at a significantly lower price point. Onboarding takes three to seven business days in most countries.
Skuad EOR entity structure and partner network
Skuad uses a combination of owned entities in high-volume countries and vetted local partners in others. The entity model is similar to most EOR providers except Deel and Remote, which have invested more heavily in owned entities. Buyers should confirm the entity model for their specific target countries, as partner-managed markets may have different onboarding timelines and support quality.
Skuad employment contracts and compliance standards
Employment contracts are auto-generated based on the employee's country, role, and compensation. Contracts include locally compliant terms for working hours, PTO, probation, notice periods, and termination provisions. Skuad's legal team reviews contract templates and updates them when labor law changes require amendments.
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Skuad contractor management and global payments
Skuad's contractor management product handles independent contractor engagements across 160+ countries at $19 per contractor per month. The platform generates locally compliant contractor agreements, manages invoices, processes payments, and monitors misclassification risk.
The contractor product is one of the most affordable on the market and covers the essential compliance and payment functions. For startups that begin with contractors before converting to EOR employment, Skuad provides a low-cost entry point into international hiring.
Skuad contractor compliance and misclassification checks
The platform assesses contractor relationships against local legal criteria for independent contracting and flags arrangements that may be at risk of reclassification. This is essential in countries like the UK (IR35), Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. Skuad recommends converting high-risk contractors to EOR employment to avoid penalties.
Skuad contractor payment methods and processing
Contractors receive payments through bank transfer in their local currency. Skuad handles currency conversion and payment processing. Payment timelines depend on banking channels — most payments settle within three to five business days. The platform provides payment tracking and transaction visibility for both the client and contractor.
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Skuad payroll processing and tax compliance
Skuad processes payroll for EOR employees including salary calculation, tax withholding, statutory contribution remittance, and net pay distribution. Payroll runs on country-specific schedules and Skuad handles the entire gross-to-net cycle including year-end reporting and regulatory filings.
The payroll engine handles the same calculations and filings that higher-priced EOR providers manage — the compliance requirements are identical regardless of the platform fee. Payslips are generated in local formats and employees receive them through the platform.
Skuad payroll accuracy and compliance
Payroll calculations follow local tax tables, statutory contribution rates, and deduction rules. Skuad's payroll team monitors rate changes and filing deadline updates. Payroll accuracy is the most critical function of any EOR provider, and Skuad handles this at the same standard as competitors charging significantly more.
Skuad payroll reporting and visibility
The platform provides basic payroll reports showing gross salary, deductions, employer contributions, and net pay. Consolidated views across countries are available but less customizable than Deel's or Remote's reporting. For startups with straightforward reporting needs, the built-in reports are sufficient.
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Skuad benefits administration and statutory compliance
Skuad administers statutory benefits mandated by local labor law as part of the EOR service. This includes health insurance, pension contributions, social security, paid leave, and country-specific mandates. Benefits are configured automatically based on the employee's country.
Supplemental benefits options are available in select markets but the supplemental benefits offering is less extensive than Deel's or Remote's. For companies that need competitive supplemental benefits packages to attract talent, Skuad's options may be more limited.
Skuad statutory benefits by country
Benefits requirements vary by country and Skuad configures them based on local law. The platform handles enrollment, contribution calculation, and compliance monitoring. Statutory benefits are non-negotiable — they are required by law — and Skuad administers them regardless of the lower platform fee.
Skuad supplemental benefits availability
Supplemental benefits — additional health insurance, dental, vision, wellness programs — are available in some markets but the selection is narrower than what larger EOR providers offer. Companies competing for talent in markets where supplemental benefits are expected should verify Skuad's supplemental options in their specific target countries.
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Skuad platform dashboard and user experience
Skuad provides a web-based platform with employer and employee dashboards. The employer dashboard shows employee and contractor status, payroll schedules, compliance information, and cost summaries. The employee portal provides payslip access, tax documents, leave management, and employment documentation.
The platform design prioritizes simplicity and usability for small teams. The interface is clean but less feature-rich than Deel or Remote. For startups and SMBs that value straightforward functionality over platform depth, Skuad's design fits well.
Skuad employer dashboard and management tools
The employer dashboard centralizes employee and contractor data, payroll schedules, and compliance status. Navigation is straightforward and the learning curve is minimal. Reporting is basic but covers essential metrics — headcount, costs, and compliance status by country.
Skuad employee self-service portal
Employees access payslips, tax documents, leave balances, and employment contracts through a self-service portal. Leave requests and basic document submissions are handled through the portal. The employee experience is functional and clean.
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Skuad integrations and API access
Skuad offers integrations with popular HRIS and accounting platforms, though the ecosystem is smaller than competitors'. The API is available for custom integrations but is less extensively documented and supported than Deel's or Remote's APIs.
For startups with simple tech stacks, the available integrations cover basic needs. Companies with more complex integration requirements should verify that Skuad supports their specific tools before committing.
Skuad pre-built integrations
Pre-built integrations include connections to common HRIS platforms and accounting tools. The integration list is growing but currently covers fewer platforms than competitors. Setup is straightforward for supported tools.
Skuad API capabilities
The API provides access to employee and contractor data for custom integrations. Documentation is available but less comprehensive than competitors'. Companies needing deep API integrations should evaluate the API capabilities during the trial or demo period.
