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  1. Information technology and software
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What is RemoFirst

RemoFirst is a global employment platform that provides employer-of-record (EOR) services to hire and manage employees in countries where a company does not have a local legal entity. It also supports contractor onboarding and management, and facilitates cross-border payments and compliance workflows tied to international hiring. The product is typically used by startups and mid-sized companies expanding internationally that want a single system to manage worker lifecycle steps across multiple countries.

pros

EOR and contractor coverage

The platform supports both EOR employment and contractor engagements, which helps companies standardize onboarding and ongoing administration across worker types. It is designed for organizations hiring in multiple countries without setting up local entities. This combined scope reduces the need to run separate tools for employee vs. contractor workflows.

Centralized compliance workflows

RemoFirst structures key compliance steps around international hiring, such as collecting worker documentation and managing country-specific employment requirements through an EOR model. It provides a single place to track worker status and required actions across locations. This can reduce manual coordination between HR, finance, and external local providers.

Cross-border payroll administration

For EOR employees, the service handles local payroll execution through the EOR arrangement, including required withholdings and statutory items handled by the local employer entity. For contractors, it supports payment administration as part of the engagement workflow. This helps finance teams consolidate international pay operations into one vendor relationship.

cons

Limited native HR suite depth

Compared with broader HR platforms, EOR-focused products often provide lighter functionality for performance management, learning, and advanced talent management. Organizations with complex HRIS requirements may still need a dedicated HR system of record. This can introduce integration and data synchronization work.

Country coverage and terms vary

EOR and payroll capabilities depend on local partners/entities and can vary by country in benefits, onboarding timelines, and available employment terms. Companies may encounter differences in what can be offered or how quickly hires can be activated across locations. This variability can complicate standard global policies.

Integration ecosystem may be narrower

International employment platforms commonly integrate with popular HRIS and accounting tools, but the breadth and maturity of integrations can be more limited than large, general-purpose payroll/HR suites. Some workflows may require manual exports, custom API work, or middleware. This can be a constraint for teams seeking end-to-end automation across systems.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Employer of Record (EOR) Starts at $199 per person/month Global payroll, tax filings, localized contracts, onboarding & termination HR guidance, visa & work-permit support in many countries; price may vary by country; no setup/onboarding/termination fees; no minimums.
Contractors (Free tier) Free Contractor management: onboarding, identity checks, contract generation & storage, expense reimbursement. Free to manage contractors but does not include payment processing.
Premium Contractors $25 per person/month Adds contractor payment processing and related payment features.
RemoHealth (benefits add-on) Starts at $55 per person/month Global/private health insurance add-on (medical, dental, vision).
Add-ons (RemoPlus / RemoTech / RemoCare / other services) Custom pricing / Contact sales Additional services (background checks, equipment provisioning, advanced benefits, visa support) — pricing marked as customizable on site.

Seller details

RemoFirst, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2021
Private
https://www.remofirst.com/
https://x.com/remofirst
https://www.linkedin.com/company/remofirst/

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