Best Employer of Record in Italy
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Provider
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RemotePeople
4.9/5
Rating
Hiring in new markets with local HR support
Starting fee: $499 USD / monthDeposit: 1 monthOnboarding: 7–10 days
My take
I’d compare RemotePeople’s two plans against your eligibility and budget.
Both include employment contracts, payroll and tax administration, statutory benefits administration, a dedicated account manager and ongoing employment support.
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
RemotePeople is worth comparing when you want one contact coordinating the Italian offer. Ask for an annual pay schedule showing the CCNL grade, each salary instalment and the TFR destination. The useful outcome is a package that the candidate and finance team can both understand.
Ask before signing
Can you reconcile the annual offer to ordinary payslips, additional instalments, TFR and employer charges?
Deposit
1 month
Entity model
Own entities in core markets
First year, one hire
$5,988 in service fees
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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
7–10 days
Our #1 pick in
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RemotePeople pros in Italy3
- One contact runs the Italian offer from CCNL grade through to the TFR destination
- Payroll reports export as CSV for reconciling Italian payslips, instalments and TFR
- Plain-word leave or pay requests through Command Centre, with sensitive steps reviewed by the team
RemotePeople cons in Italy3
- Check the CCNL grade in the proposal since it decides pay and any 13th or 14th payment
- Reconcile the offer to TFR and payslips before the Italian candidate signs
- Contributions are billed a month in arrears so a final Italian liability can follow the exit
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
2
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
I’d consider Deel when you need EOR employment and contractor management in one system.
Contractor management starts at USD 49 per contractor per month and is separate from the EOR service, so I’d compare those two budgets separately.
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.
Deposit
1–1.5 months
Entity model
Own entities and partners
First year, one hire
$7,188 in service fees
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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
Own entities and partnersThe employment contract names the legal employer for each hire.
Onboarding
3–5 days
Deel pros in Italy3
- Freelancers and Italian employees side by side each on its own contract and fee
- See the Italian contract draft early with incomplete fields flagged before you sign
- Itemised quote for Italian costs separating salary, contributions and monthly fees
Deel cons in Italy4
- Name the Italian employer and CCNL before relying on Deel’s payroll for TFR
- Tooling outweighs one or two Italian hires so weigh it against the full quote
- Currency and commitment to compare on the Italian quote before you sign
- No recruiter on Deel’s side in Italy: Find talent posts jobs and screens applicants, from $14/worker/month
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
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
I’d look at Rippling when you want EOR employees to share HR records and workforce reporting with the rest of the organisation.
App access and device management are separate products, so I’d keep those costs distinct in the comparison.
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
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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 Italy3
- A 3 to 5 day Italian onboarding window keeps a near start date realistic
- Italian payroll, laptop and app tasks start from one shared employee record
- A later switch to your own Italian entity runs through Global Payroll on the same platform
Rippling cons in Italy4
- Ask which CCNL and job grade Rippling proposes, since they set Italian pay and accruals
- TFR may need cash remitted during employment, so ask where Rippling’s employer sends it
- Confirm who signs the Italian contract: partners employ Rippling hires in some markets
- You source Italian candidates yourself: Rippling sells an ATS but no recruitment service
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
Oyster
4.5/5
Rating
Using one onboarding process for hires across countries
Starting fee: $699 USD / monthDeposit: ~1 monthOnboarding: 7–12 days
My take
Oyster’s automated Global Hiring workflow is one feature I’d consider for Italy: it supports Team Member onboarding, automated agreements and electronic signature.
I’d budget separately for People Partner advice, which 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.
Deposit
~1 month
Entity model
Own entities and vetted partners
First year, one hire
$8,388 in service fees
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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
7–12 days
Ranked #4 in
France, Netherlands, Mexico, United States, Brazil, Spain and 9 more
Oyster pros in Italy3
- Italian contracts are generated and e-signed inside the hiring workflow
- An Allianz-linked global health option can sit beside an Italian benefits package
- Annual seats can move to a replacement if an Italian role changes hands
Oyster cons in Italy4
- EUR 4,780 a month for our Italian example at this fee, before unmodelled charges
- Ask which CCNL and grade Oyster applies, since they drive Italian pay and TFR
- Extra Italian HR projects are billed hourly beyond the routine expert access included
- Recruiting in Italy goes to a partner: Oyster has no recruiters of its own, just its Talent Network
Oyster dashboard
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Starting fee
$699
Monthly billing. Annual seats are quoted separately, prepaid and non-refundable.
Against the 10 starting fees
5
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
If your plans include an Italian entity, I’d examine Pebl’s restriction before going further.
At onboarding in Italy, its 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
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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
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Pebl pros in Italy4
- Nulla osta and Blue Card casework per case through Pebl’s immigration service
- Owned entities across much of the EU which suits Italy alongside neighbouring markets
- Partner employers stay Pebl’s liability should an Italian partner sign the contract
- Alfie handles HR questions and time off and pulls workforce reports for managers
Pebl cons in Italy5
- Rules out a future Italian company as planning one breaches the onboarding terms
- TFR is due on every exit and Pebl bills through its 90-day notice on top
- Italian start dates hinge on the 10th as later joiners move to the following payroll month
- Ask which company signs in Italy and for its registration details, before the CCNL offer
- Pebl won’t source Italian candidates itself: with no in-house recruiters, it finds you a partner
Pebl onboarding
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$399
Confirm the country price and billing commitment.
Against the 10 starting fees
6
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 would make my shortlist if you also need visa support, background checks or equity payroll management.
These are optional services alongside its employment service, with 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.
Deposit
1–2.5 months
Entity model
100+ own entities, plus partners
First year, one hire
$7,188 in service fees
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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 Italy3
- Nulla osta and Blue Card add-ons where G-P’s Italian entity can act as sponsor
- Contracts adapted to the CCNL including a 14th month where the agreement requires it
- More than 100 wholly owned entities behind an EU rollout that includes Italy
G-P cons in Italy5
- Italian employer still to be named so check whether it is G-P’s company or a partner
- No minimum term, yet TFR is paid out on every Italian exit, whatever the reason
- Deposit sized on pay plus INPS which adds roughly 29 to 32% in Italy
- Sales-led quote for one Italian hire slower than self-serve rivals
- Talent insights, no in-house recruiters: Italian searches go to vetted partners; EOR Prime adds insights
G-P dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$599
Confirm the included services and billing terms in your country quote.
Against the 10 starting fees
7
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’s support arrangement is one reason I’d include it in a payroll shortlist: an account manager 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.
When this provider fits
Papaya is relevant when finance needs Italian payroll reported alongside other countries. Use the proposal to test the December and, where applicable, July payment peaks and the separation of TFR accrual from remittance.
Ask before signing
Can the consolidated report distinguish Italian salary instalments, TFR accrual, fund remittances and service fees?
Deposit
1–2 months
Entity model
Partner + payroll engine
First year, one hire
$5,988 in service fees
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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
7–10 days
Papaya Global pros in Italy3
- Italian payroll shown with your other countries, useful when finance wants one view
- Euro amounts for Italian EOR pay are converted at a hedged rate set at payroll calculation
- Italian staff can raise pay queries on WhatsApp or in the Papaya worker app
Papaya Global cons in Italy4
- December and July peaks need testing: see how the 13th and 14th payments get funded
- Ask for TFR accrual and fund remittances as separate lines in the Italian report
- Poor value for a single Italian hire bought only for the employment
- Italian hires rely on partner recruiters: Papaya Global has no in-house recruiters but uses 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
8
Multiplier
4.1/5
Rating
Managing payroll, leave and expenses in one place
Starting fee: $459 USD / monthDeposit: 1+ monthsOnboarding: 7–10 days
My take
With Multiplier, I’d choose the plan before comparing fees. 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; I’d have the quote resolve that charge.
Deposit
1+ months
Entity model
Own entities and partners
First year, one hire
$5,508 in service fees
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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
7–10 days
Multiplier pros in Italy3
- INPS, INAIL and the CCNL are covered within Multiplier’s Italian payroll
- Italy and APAC hires on one account, a fit if Asia is your main market
- Personio, HiBob, BambooHR and Workday sync on Growth, keeping Italian records aligned
Multiplier cons in Italy4
- Ask which Italian company employs the hire and carries the CCNL obligations
- CCNL notice plus 30 days’ processing lengthens any Italian exit
- Insurance premiums may not come back after an Italian employee leaves mid-year
- Hiring in Italy? No in-house recruiters: a partner agency from its Talent Marketplace runs the search
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
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
Before shortlisting Borderless AI, I’d budget for the refundable deposit due before onboarding.
Its 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.
When this provider fits
Borderless AI is worth assessing when assisted onboarding would help a small team, provided the Italian proposal identifies the employer and the person responsible for CCNL and payroll review.
Ask before signing
Who approves the Italian CCNL grade and TFR setup, and what local review is included in the fee?
Deposit
1.5–3 months
Entity model
Own entities
First year, one hire
$6,948 in service fees
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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 Italy3
- AI drafts the Italian employment contract with the statutory payroll setup guided alongside
- Guided onboarding helps a small team hiring its first employee in Italy
- A documented review trail for pay changes from pending review through to processed
Borderless AI cons in Italy4
- CCNL grade and TFR need a named approver because the Italian setup is AI-assisted
- Authorised-agency rules may apply in Italy if the structure is somministrazione, so ask before comparing fees
- TFR and the deposit both tie up cash as TFR may go out monthly rather than wait for the exit
- No recruitment service for an Italian hire: a VanHack tech-talent partnership was announced in 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
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RemoFirst
⚠ Trustpilot warning
0.5/5
Rating
Making a first overseas hire on a tight budget
Starting fee: $199 USD / monthDeposit: About 1 monthOnboarding: 7–12 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. I’d separate RemoFirst’s contractor offer from its EOR price when reviewing a mixed workforce. The 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
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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
7–12 days
RemoFirst pros in Italy3
- Invoices can be issued in EUR matching how Italian salaries are paid
- No provider charge to process an Italian exit though TFR and CCNL notice still apply
- SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 backed for vendor security sign-off
RemoFirst cons in Italy4
- Ask which Italian employer files the nulla osta since a partner holds the contract
- Somministrazione rules may cover the partner bringing equal-treatment duties into the Italian deal
- Fake reviews were stripped from its Trustpilot page and our 0.5/5 rating applies in Italy too
- RemoFirst has no in-house recruiters for Italy: a Talent Marketplace agency runs the search at its own fee
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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