Best Employer of Record in Colombia
Editorial details
Provider
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Starting feeDepositOnboarding
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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: 3–5 days
My take
Deel offers employee and contractor management in one platform, with contractor management starting at USD 49 per contractor per month.
In my experience, using Deel in Colombia was satisfactory. When hiring contractors, for example, I didn’t have problems with the documents required to start, so onboarding was faster than in other countries, where contractors had extra doubts about the legal documents required and other details.
Deel’s global EOR service starts at USD 599 per employee per month, with month-to-month pricing available. Mandatory Employer Liability Cost is charged separately and varies by country. Salary, employer contributions, benefits and any additional services sit outside the starting service fee.
When this provider fits
I’d shortlist Deel when employees and independent contractors need one administrative platform.
Ask before signing
How does the quote distinguish included benefits, vacation and the Employer Liability Cost for this salary arrangement?
Deposit
1–1.5 months
Entity model
Owned entity
First year, one hire
$7,188 in service fees
Reviewed by Lucia AparicioFact-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
3–5 days
Deel pros in Colombia3
- Colombian contractor paperwork went smoothly so starts ran faster than in other markets we tested
- Bogotá company running since 2021 on Carrera 9, owned by Deel
- Account meetings ran in Spanish with Latin American staff in our experience
Deel cons in Colombia4
- ELC varies with each Colombian salary so totals shift hire by hire
- Split benefits, vacation and ELC ask the Colombian quote to separate them
- Implementation and other charges to confirm before the Colombian start
- Deel has no in-house recruiters, so Colombian roles go through Find talent job posts and AI screening
Deel dashboard
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Starting fee
$599
Month-to-month billing. Mandatory Employer Liability Cost is charged separately.
Against the 10 starting fees
2
RemotePeople
4.9/5
Rating
Hiring in new markets with local HR support
Starting fee: $499 USD / monthDeposit: 1 monthOnboarding: 5–9 days
My take
RemotePeople becomes the legal employer through its own Colombian S.A.S. (NIT 901694054-3), based at Carrera 16 #93-11, Oficina 402, Bogotá D.C.
RemotePeople offers recruitment alongside EOR employment. Recruit + EOR recruitment costs 2% of annual salary each month for 12 months, a total of 24% of annual salary. EOR fees and employment costs are additional.
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 and benefits are separate; the proposal sets the applicable plan, billing commitment, deposit and payroll funding terms.
When this provider fits
I’d consider RemotePeople if you want recruitment and employment coordination through one provider. Compare the selected plan’s full Colombia price and the local specialist response when the proposed assignment or pay arrangement needs review.
Ask before signing
Who explains the legal basis of the assignment and signs off the employer’s contribution exemptions?
Deposit
1 month
Entity model
Own entities in core markets
First year, one hire
$5,988 in service fees
Reviewed by Lucia AparicioFact-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
Own entities in core marketsPartners elsewhere. The employing entity is named before each hire.
Onboarding
5–9 days
Our #1 pick in
Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Mexico and 17 more
RemotePeople pros in Colombia3
- Bogotá S.A.S. set up in March 2023 so your Colombian hire sits on RemotePeople’s own company
- Recruit and employ through one provider handy when the Colombian role is still unfilled
- One onboarding manager for the Colombian file instead of a rotating support queue
RemotePeople cons in Colombia3
- Recruiting the hire costs 24% of salary paid as 2% a month for a year, beside EOR fees
- Ask who signs off contribution exemptions since the Law 1607 relief changes the Colombian cost
- Lighter reporting than Colombia’s top pick so detailed analysis means working outside the platform
RemotePeople dashboard
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Starting fee
$499
EOR Global. EOR Select starts at $199 where the country and employee salary qualify.
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: 3–5 days
My take
EOR employees share HR records and workforce reporting with the rest of the organisation. App access and device management are separate products.
Rippling EOR starts at USD 499 per employee per month, plus the required Rippling Platform from USD 8 per employee per month plus a monthly base fee. Billing commitment and optional HR or IT modules are quote-specific.
Deposit
Per quote
Entity model
Own entities and local partners
First year, one hire
$5,988 in EOR fees
Reviewed by Lucia AparicioFact-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
3–5 days
In our top 3 for
Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Mexico and 19 more
Rippling pros in Colombia3
- Colombian starts can be set inside a week once the employer and any visa are agreed
- Current Rippling users can add Colombia by asking for an EOR quote on the same platform
- Rippling stays answerable when a partner delivers the Colombian employment
Rippling cons in Colombia4
- No Rippling company appears in Colombian registers, so a partner may be the legal employer
- Get visa sponsorship for Colombia in writing before you offer the role to a foreign candidate
- Payroll corrections can carry extra fees, so check Colombian inputs such as cesantías before approval
- Rippling offers no recruitment service, leaving you to find Colombian applicants for its ATS to track
Rippling dashboard
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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
G-P
4.2/5
Rating
Hiring abroad while keeping your existing HR system
Starting fee: $599 USD / monthDeposit: 1–2.5 monthsOnboarding: 3–5 days
My take
G-P offers optional visa support, background checks and equity payroll management alongside its employment service. Additional services have their own eligibility and charges.
G-P’s global EOR fee starts at USD 599 per employee per month, with a tailored country proposal. There is no minimum duration for an EOR hire; the client’s billing, cancellation and employee exit terms remain separate contract terms.
When this provider fits
I’d look at G-P for a multi-country procurement process that needs documented local decisions.
Ask before signing
What written Colombia-specific assessment comes with the proposal, and which issues are separately charged?
Deposit
1–2.5 months
Entity model
100+ own entities, plus partners
First year, one hire
$7,188 in service fees
Reviewed by Lucia AparicioFact-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
100+ own entities, plus partnersA partner entity employs hires in some countries.
Onboarding
3–5 days
In our top 3 for
G-P pros in Colombia4
- In-house legal team tracks the 2025 reform from night premiums to dismissal due process
- M-visa filings available as an add-on where G-P’s Colombian entity signs the support documents
- Local agreements and tax filings documented with ongoing HR and legal support behind them
- Equity awards can run through payroll with tax withheld on supported grants
G-P cons in Colombia4
- Two pay runs a month to fund and no standard cutoff, so agree both dates for Colombia
- Credit check sets the Colombian deposit at 1 to 2.5 months of gross pay while prima and cesantías accrue
- Slow sales cycle for one Colombian hire better suited to a multi-country tender
- Colombian candidates come via partners: G-P has no in-house recruiters and points you to vetted partners
G-P dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$599
Confirm the included services and billing terms in your country quote.
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: 6–10 days
My take
Multiplier Core starts at $499 per employee per month on monthly contracts, or $459 per employee per month billed annually.
The dollar currency is not specified. Country variations and compliance add-ons affect the quote. Growth adds integrations, custom reports and open API access. Implementation fees may apply, although the FAQ says setup is free; the quote must resolve that charge.
Deposit
1+ months
Entity model
Own entities and partners
First year, one hire
$5,508 in service fees
Reviewed by Lucia AparicioFact-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
6–10 days
Multiplier pros in Colombia3
- Open API and custom reports on Growth if Colombian HR data has to feed your own systems
- Colombia and APAC teams share one platform, handy for companies hiring in both regions
- Health, life and travel cover can be quoted where the country is eligible
Multiplier cons in Colombia4
- Geared to APAC-first teams, with Colombia a secondary market for it
- Thinner add-on menu than Deel or RemotePeople if Colombia needs recruiting or its own entity
- Exits without just cause cost an indemnización, and Multiplier adds 30 days of processing
- Recruiting in Colombia means an agency: Multiplier has no in-house recruiters; listed agencies set 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
Oyster
4.5/5
Rating
Using one onboarding process for hires across countries
Starting fee: $699 USD / monthDeposit: ~1 monthOnboarding: 8–14 days
My take
Oyster provides a hiring-cost calculator and separately priced benefits and HR advice. People Partner advice costs USD 300 per hour.
Oyster’s month-to-month EOR rate is USD 699 per employee per month. Annual seats are quoted separately. Standard annual billing is prepaid and non-refundable; quarterly or semiannual payment is available at a higher seat price. A seat can be reused for a replacement hire. Salary, employer costs, deposits and optional services are additional.
When this provider fits
I’d use Oyster’s quotation tools to help compare a first Colombian hire, then reconcile the estimate with the actual employer and salary arrangement.
Ask before signing
Does the estimate assume ordinary or integral salary, and which benefit and exemption assumptions change in the final quote?
Deposit
~1 month
Entity model
Own entities and vetted partners
First year, one hire
$8,388 in service fees
Reviewed by Lucia AparicioFact-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
Own entities and vetted partnersIts Direct+ network mixes both, so the employer depends on the country.
Onboarding
8–14 days
Ranked #4 in
France, Netherlands, Mexico, United States, Brazil, Spain and 10 more
Oyster pros in Colombia3
- Quotation tools help size a first Colombian hire before the final proposal
- Users rate the platform well for ease of use and support
- Benefits add-ons can top up Colombian statutory cover
Oyster cons in Colombia4
- Colombian medical cover may need upfront payment, with reimbursement later, as one employee found
- Ordinary or integral salary changes the estimate, so check which one Oyster assumed
- Fees push our Colombian example to COP 13,304,960 a month
- Oyster has no in-house recruiters, so Colombian roles go to a partner agency, job board or marketplace
Oyster dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$699
Monthly billing. Annual seats are quoted separately, prepaid and non-refundable.
Against the 10 starting fees
7
Pebl
4.2/5
Rating
Hiring people who need visa or relocation support
Starting fee: $399 USD / monthDeposit: Per quoteOnboarding: 7–10 days
My take
At onboarding in Colombia, Pebl’s EOR terms require that neither the client nor its affiliates is locally incorporated, owns or controls a local entity, or plans to establish, acquire or reorganise as one.
Later changes must be reported promptly in writing to Pebl, which will work with the client to resolve the resulting issues.
Pebl lists an EOR fee of $399 per employee per month, but the general price does not specify the dollar currency or billing commitment. The country proposal determines availability, any offer period and renewal terms; salary, employer costs and additional services are separate.
Deposit
Per quote
Entity model
Affiliates and local partners
First year, one hire
$4,788 in service fees
Reviewed by Lucia AparicioFact-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
7–10 days
Ranked #4 in
See also
Pebl pros in Colombia4
- M-visa paperwork from the employer side plus Pebl’s per-case immigration help for foreign hires
- Prima, cesantías and PILA handled through the employer’s payroll, including ARL enrolment
- Running EOR since 2014 first as Velocity Global, so Colombian staff may know the old name
- Partner employers remain Pebl’s liability if a Colombian partner signs your hire
Pebl cons in Colombia5
- Off limits if you plan a Colombian SAS now or later, and later changes need written notice to Pebl
- Exit budget runs past the indemnity with Pebl’s 90-day notice fees on top of Colombian severance
- Document checks can drag at onboarding so send Colombian hiring papers early
- A mid-month payday won’t help a late start joiners after Pebl’s 10th cutoff roll to next month
- Recruiting in Colombia goes to a partner: Pebl has no in-house recruiters, only a partner-matching service
Pebl onboarding
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$399
Confirm the country price and billing commitment.
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: 7–10 days
My take
Papaya provides an account manager who coordinates payroll, legal, finance and benefits specialists. Employees can also raise tickets through its worker app or WhatsApp.
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.
Deposit
1–2 months
Entity model
Partner model; confirm employer
First year, one hire
$5,988 in service fees
Reviewed by Lucia AparicioFact-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 model; confirm employer
Onboarding
7–10 days
Papaya Global pros in Colombia3
- Social security and benefits in one report for Colombia, beside your wider payroll
- Hire directly in Colombia later and Papaya can still process that entity’s payroll
- ISO 27001 and 27701 certified, with SOC 1 and 2 audit reports for your security team
Papaya Global cons in Colombia4
- Weak value for one or two Colombian hires who never touch the group reporting
- A partner is the Colombian employer, so ask who applies the payroll exemptions
- COP conversion margins vary by country, so price the peso rate before signing
- Recruiting in Colombia is partner-led: no in-house recruiters, just Papaya Talent’s 23,000+ partners
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: 7–12 days
My take
A refundable deposit is due before onboarding. Borderless AI’s standard calculation is 1.5 months of gross salary plus employer costs, benefits and platform fees for ACH or three months for wire and other methods, with country variations.
Balances unpaid for 15 days, or more than two late payments during the term, can raise the deposit to six months. Refunds follow account closure and settlement of outstanding balances.
Borderless AI’s standard fee is USD 579 per employee per month. Eligible companies headquartered outside Canada can pay USD 399 on fees billed through 31 December 2026; USD 579 applies from 1 January 2027, including promotional customers. Some countries and employment types are priced separately. Salary and employer costs are additional.
Deposit
1.5–3 months
Entity model
Own entities
First year, one hire
$6,948 in service fees
Reviewed by Lucia AparicioFact-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
7–12 days
Ranked #4 in
Borderless AI pros in Colombia3
- Colombian contracts drafted with AI and the payroll setup guided in the same flow
- Bonus requests in pesos target a chosen run or roll into the next Colombian payroll
- Billing follows each payroll run so cash goes out as pay is processed
Borderless AI cons in Colombia4
- Temporary-service limits can make you the employer in Colombia, so ask how its structure fits your role
- An integral-salary offer needs a lawyer’s check since the AI draft is not legal advice
- Least time in market of the Colombian ten after its 2024 launch
- Finding Colombian candidates falls to you: no recruitment service, only a 2025 partnership with VanHack
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
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0.5/5
Rating
Making a first overseas hire on a tight budget
Starting fee: $199 USD / monthDeposit: About 1 monthOnboarding: 6–10 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’s free contractor tier covers administration, including contract management and identity checks. Contractor payments cost USD 25 per contractor in months when a payment is processed; payment-provider and transfer fees may also apply.
RemoFirst’s global EOR fee starts at USD 199 per employee per month, with no minimum contract term or employee count. The country fee, deposit, payroll funding and add-ons depend on the proposal. Salary and employer costs are additional.
Deposit
About 1 month
Entity model
Partners, not own entities
First year, one hire
$2,388 in service fees
Reviewed by Lucia AparicioFact-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
6–10 days
RemoFirst pros in Colombia3
- No onboarding or exit fee from RemoFirst beyond Colombia’s statutory indemnización
- Converting a Colombian contractor is supported though the past engagement still needs its own review
- One payment can fund the whole team’s payroll if Colombia is one of several hiring countries
RemoFirst cons in Colombia4
- Fewer specialists for complex Colombian cases so line up local counsel for disputes
- Health and levy exemptions depend on the partner meeting Article 114-1, so ask which one it applies
- Live agents cover weekdays only so urgent payroll issues at weekends go to chatbot or ticket
- Finding Colombian candidates means an agency: no in-house recruiters, only Talent Marketplace agencies
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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