Best Employer of Record in Australia
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RemotePeople
4.9/5
Rating
Hiring in new markets with local HR support
Starting fee: $499 USD / monthDeposit: 1 monthOnboarding: 3–6 days
My take
RemotePeople includes a dedicated account manager, local employment contracts, payroll and tax administration, and statutory-benefits administration.
Recruitment is a separate service.
EOR Global starts at USD 499 per employee per month. EOR Select starts at USD 199 for eligible countries and employee salary ranges. Salary, employer contributions, benefit costs and agreed extras are additional. The country quote determines eligibility, the final fee, billing commitment and payroll funding.
When this provider fits
I’d consider RemotePeople if the named contact will coordinate award classification, employee fund information and payroll exceptions.
Ask before signing
Who documents award coverage and handles a rejected super payment or employee fund-choice issue?
Deposit
1 month
Entity model
Owned / vetted local entity
First year, one hire
$5,988 in service fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR fee from
$499
EOR Global. EOR Select starts at $199 where the country and employee salary qualify.
Deposit
1 month
Contractor Management
From $29 per contractor / monthContractor pay is on top.
Contractor of Record
From $199 per contractor / monthRemotePeople signs the contractor agreement. Contractor pay is on top.
Recruitment
20% of annual salaryRemotePeople's own in-market recruiters send vetted shortlists in 5 days, in 150+ countries. You pay on your hire's first day; with EOR, it's 2% of salary a month for 12 months.
First year, one hire
$5,988 in service feesAt $499 a month on EOR Global; $2,388 on EOR Select ($199) where the country and salary qualify. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Owned / vetted local entity
Onboarding
3–6 days
Our #1 pick in
Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Mexico and 16 more
RemotePeople pros in Australia3
- Labour hire licences in three jurisdictions Queensland, Victoria and the ACT, held by its own company
- Award classification handled by your contact with super fund details and pay exceptions coordinated too
- STP and super setup add little delay once its Australian entity is in place, so starts stay quick
RemotePeople cons in Australia3
- Ask who fixes a rejected super payment and handles fund-choice issues for the Australian employee
- Map the 15th cutoff to award pay cycles where an award requires weekly or fortnightly pay
- Payroll fixes target two business days so raise Australian pay issues well before payday
RemotePeople dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$499
EOR Global. EOR Select starts at $199 where the country and employee salary qualify.
Against the 10 starting fees
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Deel
4.7/5
Rating
Paying employees and contractors on one platform
Starting fee: $599 USD / monthDeposit: 1–1.5 monthsOnboarding: 2–5 days
My take
Deel combines EOR payroll and benefits administration with separate contractor and HR products.
EOR starts at USD 599 per employee per month, with month-to-month billing available. Mandatory Employer Liability Cost is an additional charge based on gross salary, with rates varying by country. Salary, statutory employer costs and benefit premiums are also separate.
Contractor management starts at USD 49 per active contract per month. It is a separate service from EOR employment; currency conversion, payment-method charges and any required deposit also affect the amount funded.
When this provider fits
For Rippling, I’d want the Australian workflow and required integrations demonstrated before deciding whether they justify the complete fee.
Ask before signing
Show an award-covered salary reconciliation and itemise the Employer Liability Cost.
Deposit
1–1.5 months
Entity model
Owned entity
First year, one hire
$7,188 in service fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR fee from
$599
Month-to-month billing. Mandatory Employer Liability Cost is charged separately.
Deposit
1–1.5 months
Contractor Management
From $49 per contractor / monthFor administering contractor engagements.
Contractor of Record
From $325 per contractor / monthDeel checks eligibility and signs the contractor agreement.
Recruitment
From $14 per worker / monthDeel's Find talent plan is hiring software: job posts, AI screening and a candidate pipeline, with access to its talent marketplace or partners.
First year, one hire
$7,188 in service feesAt $599 a month, plus the Employer Liability Cost based on salary. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Owned entity
Onboarding
2–5 days
Deel pros in Australia3
- Super, PAYG and STP filed automatically from Deel’s own Australian payroll
- Victorian labour hire licence on file VICLHL09692, held by its Pty Ltd
- Contractors and employees in one Australian view with freelancers on a separate plan
Deel cons in Australia4
- Check labour hire cover outside Victoria before placing a Queensland or ACT hire
- Award-covered pay needs reconciling ask for a sample with ELC broken out
- Australian cards pay a 3.9% processing fee plus $0.30 when you fund by card
- Deel won’t recruit your Australian hire: Find talent gives job posts, AI screening and a pipeline
Deel dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$599
Month-to-month billing. Mandatory Employer Liability Cost is charged separately.
Against the 10 starting fees
3
Rippling
4.5/5
Rating
Setting up payroll, laptops and app access for new hires
Starting fee: $499 USD / monthDeposit: Per quoteOnboarding: 2–5 days
My take
Rippling connects EOR employment with its HR, IT and finance products, using shared employee data for workflows and reporting.
Device management and app access are separate products within that wider system.
Rippling EOR starts at USD 499 per employee per month, and the required Rippling Platform adds from USD 8 per employee per month plus a monthly base fee. The quote needs to show any selected HR, IT or finance products and the billing commitment. Salary, employer costs, benefits, deposits and payroll funding are additional to the software and service fees.
When this provider fits
Choose it when the shared HR and IT record reduces real work in your current setup.
Ask before signing
Show an Australian employee with overtime, an allowance and a payroll adjustment, including which modules are required.
Deposit
Per quote
Entity model
Own entities and local partners
First year, one hire
$5,988 in EOR fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR service fee
From $499
Plus the required Rippling Platform, from $8 per employee per month and a monthly base fee. Confirm the billing terms and selected products.
Deposit
Per quote
Contractor Management
From $30 per contractor / monthConfirm payment and currency charges.
Contractor of Record
From $325 per contractor / monthContractor pay and payment terms are separate.
Recruitment
Applicant tracking softwareRippling Recruiting is an ATS sold as part of the Rippling platform, priced in your quote.
First year, one hire
$5,988 in EOR feesAt $499 a month, plus the Rippling Platform from $96 a year and a monthly base fee. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Own entities and local partnersWhich one employs your hire depends on the country.
Onboarding
2–5 days
In our top 3 for
Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Mexico and 19 more
Rippling pros in Australia3
- Rippling Australia Pty Ltd holds a Victorian labour hire licence, checked on the register
- Super and PAYG sit in one record with the new hire’s laptop and app access
- Australian payroll is run in-house, not passed to an outside processor
Rippling cons in Australia4
- Overtime and allowances need a live demo: ask which modules an Australian payslip requires
- For a 482 visa hire, have Rippling name the sponsor and explain how the placement is permitted
- Seats bought for Australian hires stay billed to the end of the term, with no mid-term cuts
- Rippling won’t source Australian candidates: there’s no recruitment service, only its Recruiting ATS
Rippling dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$499
Plus the required Rippling Platform, from $8 per employee per month and a monthly base fee. Confirm the billing terms and selected products.
Against the 10 starting fees
4
Oyster
4.5/5
Rating
Using one onboarding process for hires across countries
Starting fee: $699 USD / monthDeposit: ~1 monthOnboarding: 2–5 days
My take
Oyster includes payroll, expense and time-off administration, reporting, and onboarding and offboarding support.
Benefits packages are optional add-ons. The EOR service fee is USD 699 per employee per month on monthly billing.
Annual seats are priced by headcount and location and are non-refundable, but can be reused for replacement hires. Annual prepayment gives the lowest fee; higher-priced quarterly or semiannual payment options are available. Salary, employer costs and benefit premiums are additional, and a refundable deposit is required. Optional People Partner project work costs USD 300 per hour.
When this provider fits
Choose it if the actual Australian benefit options and service terms fit the employee.
Ask before signing
Which Australian policies are offered, at what employee and employer cost, and what does the annual commitment change?
Deposit
~1 month
Entity model
Owned entity
First year, one hire
$8,388 in service fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR service fee
$699
Monthly billing. Annual seats are quoted separately, prepaid and non-refundable.
Deposit
~1 month
Contractor Management
$29 per contractor / monthFree for the first 30 days.
Contractor of Record
Not offeredOyster acts as agent of record for contractor payments only. You sign the contract with each contractor.
Recruitment
Through partnersThe Oyster Talent Network matches you with a vetted agency, job board or marketplace. No fee is published.
First year, one hire
$8,388 in service feesAt $699 a month on monthly billing; annual seats are quoted separately. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Owned entity
Onboarding
2–5 days
Ranked #4 in
France, Netherlands, Mexico, United States, Brazil, Spain and 9 more
Oyster pros in Australia3
- STP reporting and super nomination add no delay once Oyster’s Australian entity is in place
- Benefits on top of super and Medicare can strengthen an Australian offer
- Quote an Australian hire yourself without booking a sales call
Oyster cons in Australia4
- A 482 visa needs sponsor approval: check Oyster’s standing for an EOR placement
- Australian policy costs and the annual commitment need spelling out before you sign
- Each Australian hire needs a deposit of roughly a month’s pay, employer costs and fee
- Oyster won’t recruit your Australian hire: its Talent Network pairs you with a partner, fee unpublished
Oyster dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$699
Monthly billing. Annual seats are quoted separately, prepaid and non-refundable.
Against the 10 starting fees
5
Multiplier
4.1/5
Rating
Managing payroll, leave and expenses in one place
Starting fee: $459 USD / monthDeposit: 1+ monthsOnboarding: 2–5 days
My take
Multiplier Core includes employment administration, payroll, leave and standard workforce reporting.
Core starts at $499 per employee per month on monthly billing or $459 per month billed annually. Growth adds integrations, custom reports and open APIs. The quote needs to identify the dollar currency and chosen plan.
Country variations and mandatory add-ons affect the total. Implementation fees may apply, although the FAQ says setup is free; the quote must resolve that charge. Salary, employer costs and benefit premiums are additional.
Deposit
1+ months
Entity model
Own entities and partners
First year, one hire
$5,508 in service fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR service fee
From $459
Core plan billed annually, or $499 per month on monthly billing. Confirm the dollar currency.
Deposit
1+ months
Contractor Management
$40 per contractor / monthBilled annually.
Contractor of Record
From $400 per contractor / monthBilled annually. Adds classification support to contractor management.
Recruitment
Through partnersIts Talent Marketplace lists partner agencies, some with discounts for Multiplier customers. Each agency sets its fee.
First year, one hire
$5,508 in service feesAt $459 a month billed annually; $5,988 billed monthly. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Own entities and partnersA partner employs hires in some countries.
Onboarding
2–5 days
Multiplier pros in Australia3
- A direct Australian entity, one of five providers on this page to run one
- APAC entities under one provider when Australia is one of several Asia-Pacific hires
- Every plan includes a named success manager for Australian payroll escalations
Multiplier cons in Australia4
- Foreign hires hinge on 482 sponsorship: confirm Multiplier’s sponsor standing first
- Australian exits need 30 days’ processing on top of the Fair Work notice
- Annual seats can’t be refunded if Australian headcount falls during the term
- Australian roles need an outside agency: no in-house recruiters; marketplace agencies set their own fees
Multiplier dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$459
Core plan billed annually, or $499 per month on monthly billing. Confirm the dollar currency.
Against the 10 starting fees
6
Pebl
4.2/5
Rating
Hiring people who need visa or relocation support
Starting fee: $399 USD / monthDeposit: Per quoteOnboarding: 5–7 days
My take
Pebl, formerly Velocity Global, combines hiring, payroll, employee changes, reporting and offboarding in one platform.
EOR starts at $399 per employee per month; the country quote must identify the dollar currency and billing commitment. Salary, employer costs, benefits and additional services are separate.
A deposit is required before onboarding. Its amount can change with salary, seniority or payment history, and it is returned after the final invoice and outstanding balances are paid. Early exit can make the remaining committed-term service fees payable, subject to the agreement’s termination exceptions. Any discounted offer needs an end date and renewal price.
Deposit
Per quote
Entity model
Affiliates and local partners
First year, one hire
$4,788 in service fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR service fee
From $399
Confirm the country price and billing commitment.
Deposit
Per quote
Contractor Management
$60 per contractor / monthPlus 3% processing on each invoice, charged in any month the contractor is active.
Contractor of Record
Not offeredPebl's contractor plan gives you templates to sign each contract yourself.
Recruitment
Through partnersPebl matches you with a recruiting partner. No charge until you hire; no fee is published.
First year, one hire
$4,788 in service feesAt $399 a month on a 12-month commitment; $7,188 at the $599 month-to-month rate in our UK estimate. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Affiliates and local partnersA Pebl affiliate or an in-country partner employs your hire, depending on the country.
Onboarding
5–7 days
Ranked #4 in
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Pebl pros in Australia4
- Skills in Demand cases go to immigration staff for a per-case check before you commit to a 482 start
- Super and STP reporting run in payroll so 12% super and Single Touch Payroll stay off your desk
- Partner employers stay Pebl’s responsibility if your Australian hire sits on an in-country partner
- Over 250 integrations to plug into covering HR, recruiting, accounting and expense tools
Pebl cons in Australia5
- Payroll tax can bite from hire one because EOR wages are pooled across clients in Australia
- Australian exits stack two costs redundancy pay for the worker and no less than 90 days of Pebl fees
- No contract goes out before the deposit so fund it early if the start date is tight
- A client-placed 482 worker may not qualify for sponsorship, so test the nomination before an offer
- No in-house recruiters for a hire in Australia: Pebl pairs you with a partner, free until you hire
Pebl onboarding
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$399
Confirm the country price and billing commitment.
Against the 10 starting fees
7
G-P
4.2/5
Rating
Hiring abroad while keeping your existing HR system
Starting fee: $599 USD / monthDeposit: 1–2.5 monthsOnboarding: 2–5 days
My take
G-P combines EOR employment administration with benefits, reporting and custom API integrations.
EOR starts at USD 599 per employee per month, with volume discounts by quote. Salary, employer costs, benefit premiums and additional services are separate.
There is no minimum contract length for EOR hires. The proposal still sets the commercial billing and cancellation terms, along with the cost of any integration or implementation work.
Deposit
1–2.5 months
Entity model
Owned entity
First year, one hire
$7,188 in service fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR fee from
$599
Confirm the included services and billing terms in your country quote.
Deposit
1–2.5 months
Contractor Management
From $39 per contractor / monthCharged in months when an invoice is paid.
Contractor of Record
Not offeredG-P Contractor is self-service: you hire, classify and pay contractors on its platform.
Recruitment
Through partnersG-P refers you to vetted recruiting partners; talent insights come with its EOR Prime package. No fee is published.
First year, one hire
$7,188 in service feesAt $599 a month; volume pricing is quoted. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Owned entity
Onboarding
2–5 days
In our top 3 for
G-P pros in Australia4
- Super and STP stay in-house on G-P’s own Australian entity, with no partner payroll
- 482 visa work can be added where G-P’s sponsor route fits the role and candidate
- Two-minute average live-chat target for day-to-day platform questions
- UKG and ADP Workforce Now connect alongside Workday, so HR data need not be keyed twice
G-P cons in Australia4
- Up to 2.5 months’ gross held as deposit before Australian super and payroll tax are added
- No minimum term is not a cheap exit as Australian redundancy pay and notice still apply
- Even one Australian hire goes through sales so expect a quote cycle before any start date
- G-P has no in-house recruiters, so Australian roles go to vetted recruiting partners it refers you to
G-P dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$599
Confirm the included services and billing terms in your country quote.
Against the 10 starting fees
8
Papaya Global
4.1/5
Rating
Comparing payroll costs across countries in one report
Starting fee: $499 USD / monthDeposit: 1–2 monthsOnboarding: 5–7 days
My take
Papaya brings EOR employees, payroll for a company’s own entities and workforce payments into one platform, with consolidated reporting and payroll approval tools.
That payroll and payments connection is what I’d examine closely in a demonstration.
Papaya’s EOR service starts at USD 499 per employee per month. The country quote must identify the billing commitment and any additional services. Salary and employer costs are separate.
When this provider fits
Papaya would make my shortlist when Australian payroll needs to feed a wider finance-reporting process.
Ask before signing
Show the taxable-wage base, super and payroll-tax entries in the finance export.
Deposit
1–2 months
Entity model
Partner + payroll engine
First year, one hire
$5,988 in service fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR service fee
From $499
The country quote sets the billing terms. Payroll-only processing is priced separately.
Deposit
1–2 months
Contractor Management
From $5 per contractor / monthContractor administration and payments.
Contractor of Record
From $199 per contractor / monthNo deposit.
Recruitment
Through partnersPapaya Talent, launched in November 2026, sends your role to a network of 23,000+ partner recruiters. No fee is published.
First year, one hire
$5,988 in service feesAt $499 a month. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Partner + payroll engine
Onboarding
5–7 days
Papaya Global pros in Australia3
- Fits when Australian payroll feeds group finance and one reporting process spans your countries
- AUD pay runs on Papaya’s payroll engine alongside the other markets on your account
- Approving a pay run creates the journal entry for your accounts team to post
Papaya Global cons in Australia4
- Test super and payroll-tax entries in the finance export before you commit to Papaya
- Too much platform for one Australian hire if you won’t use the cross-country reporting
- Deposits often run one to two months’ salary, so get the Australian figure early
- Papaya Global has no in-house recruiters, so Australian roles go to 23,000+ partners via Papaya Talent
Papaya Global dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$499
The country quote sets the billing terms. Payroll-only processing is priced separately.
Against the 10 starting fees
9
Borderless AI
4.0/5
Rating
Getting 24/7 help with overseas payroll and HR
Starting fee: $579 USD / monthDeposit: 1.5–3 monthsOnboarding: 5–8 days
My take
Borderless AI’s standard EOR fee is USD 579 per employee per month.
Eligible companies headquartered outside Canada may qualify for USD 399 on fees billed through 31 December 2026. USD 579 applies from 1 January 2027, including promotional customers; country and employment-type exceptions apply. Salary, employer costs and benefits are additional.
A refundable deposit is required before the employee starts. The schedule is 1.5 months of gross salary plus employer costs, benefits and platform fees with ACH or three months by wire and other methods, with country variations. The base includes salary, employer contributions, benefits and platform fees. Late-payment issues can raise it to six months. Deposits are released after the relevant obligations are settled.
Deposit
1.5–3 months
Entity model
Own entities
First year, one hire
$6,948 in service fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR service fee
$579
Eligible companies headquartered outside Canada can pay $399 on fees billed through 31 December 2026.
Deposit
1.5–3 months
Contractor Management
$49 per contractor / monthIts homepage says contractor pricing starts at $29, so confirm the rate in your quote.
Contractor of Record
Not offeredBorderless AI sells contractor management only.
Recruitment
Not offeredBorderless AI lists no recruitment service. It announced a partnership with VanHack, a tech-talent marketplace, in May 2025.
First year, one hire
$6,948 in service feesAt the standard $579 a month; the $399 offer only covers fees billed through 31 Dec 2026. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Own entitiesCheck the registered employer named in your country agreement.
Onboarding
5–8 days
Ranked #4 in
Borderless AI pros in Australia3
- AI drafts the Australian employment contract and walks you through the statutory setup
- Commission requests in AUD are reviewed then paid in the run you pick or the next one
- SOC 2 Type II audit completed which helps when your security team reviews a new vendor
Borderless AI cons in Australia5
- Australian payroll tax can apply to one hire so ask how its employer is treated under agency rules
- AI drafts still need an award check so a local adviser should confirm the Australian minimums
- Exit requests need seven days’ notice to Borderless before the NES notice period can start
- Youngest company in the Australian ten founded in 2022 with less history to check
- Australian candidates are on you: no recruitment service, only a VanHack tie-up announced May 2025
Borderless AI dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$579
Eligible companies headquartered outside Canada can pay $399 on fees billed through 31 December 2026.
Against the 10 starting fees
10
RemoFirst
⚠ Trustpilot warning
0.5/5
Rating
Making a first overseas hire on a tight budget
Starting fee: $199 USD / monthDeposit: About 1 monthOnboarding: 4–7 days
My take
We moved RemoFirst to last place on 8 November 2026: Trustpilot has suspended its rating for a breach of its guidelines and removed fake reviews.
RemoFirst says it works exclusively with vetted in-country partners. Here, that means a local partner company, not RemoFirst, would normally employ your hire, and payroll changes, questions and exits pass through both companies, which can slow answers. US$199 is RemoFirst’s starting fee and varies by country, so get this country’s quote before you compare. RemoFirst includes a dedicated customer success manager and EOR employment from USD 199 per employee per month, with no minimum contract term or headcount. The fee can vary with country requirements. Salary, employer costs, benefits, deposits and optional services are separate.
Contractor management is free for onboarding, identity checks, contract storage and expenses. Contractor payments cost USD 25 per contractor in months when a payment is processed; payment-provider and transfer fees may also apply. These contractor services are separate from EOR employment.
Deposit
About 1 month
Entity model
Partners, not own entities
First year, one hire
$2,388 in service fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR fee from
$199
RemoFirst advertises no minimum contract term or employee count. Confirm any country-specific charges.
Deposit
About 1 month
Contractor Management
Free to manage$25 per contractor in months when a payment is processed. Payment-provider and transfer fees can apply.
Contractor of Record
Free to manageRemoFirst markets its contractor plan as Contractor of Record, at the same price: $25 per contractor in months when a payment is processed.
Recruitment
Through partnersIts Talent Marketplace lists partner agencies, many with first-hire discounts. Each agency sets its fee.
First year, one hire
$2,388 in service feesAt $199 a month; the fee varies by country. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Partners, not own entitiesRemoFirst works only through vetted in-country partners, so in most countries a partner company, not RemoFirst, legally employs your hire.
Onboarding
4–7 days
RemoFirst pros in Australia3
- Invoices can be raised in AUD so Australian payroll needs no conversion from US dollars
- Exits carry no RemoFirst processing charge on top of NES notice and Australian redundancy pay
- Live agents work around the clock on weekdays with chatbot and ticket help outside those hours
RemoFirst cons in Australia4
- Payroll tax hinges on the Australian partner so ask it to show the treatment for a single hire
- Award checks run through a third company so ask the partner to walk through an overtime week
- Trustpilot withholds its score after fake reviews which is why it sits tenth for Australia
- Australian roles go to a partner agency: no in-house recruiters, so a marketplace agency runs the search
RemoFirst dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$199
RemoFirst advertises no minimum contract term or employee count. Confirm any country-specific charges.
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