Provider
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Multiplier
4.1/5
Rating
Managing payroll, leave and expenses in one place
Starting fee: $459 USD / monthDeposit: 1+ monthsOnboarding: Ask for a start date
My take
I’d start with Multiplier Core if you need 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. For integrations, custom reports and open APIs, I’d compare the Growth plan. 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.
When this provider fits
Multiplier, RemotePeople and Deel should be compared using the employee’s actual location, nationality and residence status.
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
Ask for a start date
Our #1 pick in
Multiplier pros in Malaysia3
- Payroll, leave and workforce reporting come in the Core plan for Malaysian staff
- An owned Malaysian entity, one of three here alongside Deel and G-P
- Free employee cost calculator estimates Malaysian salary, contributions and benefits
Multiplier cons in Malaysia4
- Contributions differ by nationality and age, so check the Malaysian quote uses the hire’s profile
- Ask for a ringgit conversion example showing the rate date and bank charges
- A deposit is due before signing the Malaysian contract, and it can rise later
- Need Malaysian candidates? Use an agency: no in-house recruiters, so you hire a Talent Marketplace agency
Multiplier dashboard
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Starting fee
$459
Core plan billed annually, or $499 per month on monthly billing. Confirm the dollar currency.
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2
RemotePeople
4.9/5
Rating
Hiring in new markets with local HR support
Starting fee: $499 USD / monthDeposit: 1 monthOnboarding: 5–8 days
My take
I’d consider RemotePeople if a dedicated account manager is part of the support you want.
The service includes local employment contracts, payroll and tax administration, and statutory-benefits administration. I’d price recruitment separately, as it 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.
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
5–8 days
Our #1 pick in
Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Mexico and 17 more
RemotePeople pros in Malaysia3
- Own Sdn. Bhd. since 2023 so Malaysian hires sit on RemotePeople’s registered company
- EPF, SOCSO and EIS filings included as standard statutory administration, not an add-on
- Candidate search before employment if the Malaysian role still needs filling
RemotePeople cons in Malaysia3
- Confirm Employment Pass sponsorship first before setting a start date for a foreign hire
- Payroll changes close on the 15th the same day EPF and SOCSO fall due, so send Malaysian edits early
- HR answers can take 3.5 business days to resolve, slower than payroll queries
RemotePeople dashboard
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Starting fee
$499
EOR Global. EOR Select starts at $199 where the country and employee salary qualify.
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3
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 makes my shortlist when you want EOR payroll and benefits administration alongside separate contractor and HR products.
EOR starts at USD 599 per employee per month, with month-to-month billing available. I’d budget beyond that fee: 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 a foreign hire, I’d compare Deel, Rippling and Borderless AI on the named sponsor, eligible role and application work included in the proposal. Keep government approval separate from provider onboarding.
Deposit
1–1.5 months
Entity model
Owned entity
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
Owned entity
Onboarding
2–5 days
Deel pros in Malaysia3
- Own Malaysian Sdn. Bhd. registered in 2021 ready to employ and run local payroll
- Free visa eligibility tool for a first check on a Malaysian Employment Pass
- Self-service payslips and leave for Malaysian staff in the Deel app
Deel cons in Malaysia4
- Check the Sdn. Bhd. is your named employer in the Malaysian employment contract
- Government approval runs on its own clock apart from Deel’s onboarding for a foreign hire
- Stricter exits than lower-cost Malaysian options so plan any departure carefully
- Deel won’t recruit your Malaysian hire: Find talent is software from $14/worker/month, not a recruiter
Deel dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$599
Month-to-month billing. Mandatory Employer Liability Cost is charged separately.
Against the 10 starting fees
4
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
I’d consider Rippling when shared employee data across HR, IT and finance would help your workflows and reporting.
It connects EOR employment with those products, but device management and app access are separate products within the 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.
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
2–5 days
In our top 3 for
Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Mexico and 20 more
Rippling pros in Malaysia3
- Employment Pass sponsorship is available for a foreign hire in Malaysia
- Malaysian onboarding takes under a week, short enough to keep an agreed start date
- Malaysian staff sit in one platform with your domestic employees and contractors
Rippling cons in Malaysia4
- Rippling Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. exists, but get it named as the employer before you sign
- Sabah, Sarawak or Labuan work changes the rules, so give Rippling the exact work location
- Laptops for a Malaysian hire mean another product: device management is billed separately
- Rippling won’t source Malaysian candidates: it runs no recruitment service, only ATS software
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.
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5
Oyster
4.5/5
Rating
Using one onboarding process for hires across countries
Starting fee: $699 USD / monthDeposit: ~1 monthOnboarding: 10–14 days
My take
I’d look at Oyster for payroll, expense and time-off administration, reporting, and onboarding and offboarding support.
Benefits packages are optional add-ons. At USD 699 per employee per month on monthly billing, I’d compare the included support carefully against the other quotes.
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.
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
10–14 days
Ranked #4 in
France, Netherlands, Mexico, United States, Brazil, Spain and 10 more
Oyster pros in Malaysia3
- Malaysian offers can carry optional benefits, local packages or Allianz-linked cover
- Payroll changes and leave approvals for a Malaysian hire sit in one platform
- Invoice breakdowns can be downloaded for Malaysian payroll reconciliation
Oyster cons in Malaysia4
- At about RM2,859 a month, the fee tops the ringgit range across the ten
- Ask who employs your Malaysian hire: Multiplier, Deel and G-P are the three with own entities here
- Labuan, Sabah or Sarawak work changes the rules, so give Oyster the exact location
- Oyster won’t recruit your Malaysian hire: its Talent Network refers you to a partner, fee unpublished
Oyster dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$699
Monthly billing. Annual seats are quoted separately, prepaid and non-refundable.
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6
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
I’d look at Pebl, formerly Velocity Global, when you want hiring, payroll, employee changes, reporting and offboarding in one platform.
EOR starts at $399 per employee per month. Before using that figure in a budget, I’d have the country quote 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.
When this provider fits
For a Malaysian citizen or permanent resident, compare Pebl and RemoFirst on the employment package, support commitments and complete quote. For another nationality, recalculate the employee’s statutory category before using the same total. Permanent-resident status can materially change EPF compared with the ordinary 2% non-Malaysian category, so it belongs in the brief sent to both providers.
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
See also
Pebl pros in Malaysia4
- EPF, SOCSO and PCB run by the employer including the 15th-of-month remittance deadline
- Employment Pass paperwork on request sized to the EP salary category, via Pebl’s immigration service
- No Sdn Bhd to incorporate so no audit, secretarial or payroll filings of your own
- Self-serve onboarding steps are documented from forms and local review to signature
Pebl cons in Malaysia4
- EP sponsorship isn’t assured so confirm the Malaysian employer can file before an offer
- HRDF levy likely applies because an EOR’s Malaysian headcount usually passes ten
- Statutory notice tops out at eight weeks yet Pebl’s fees keep running for 90 days
- No in-house recruiters for a hire in Malaysia: Pebl matches you with a recruiting partner and lists no fee
Pebl onboarding
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Starting fee
$399
Confirm the country price and billing commitment.
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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 would be on my shortlist when benefits, reporting and custom API integrations matter alongside EOR employment administration.
EOR starts at USD 599 per employee per month, with volume discounts by quote. I’d keep salary, employer costs, benefit premiums and additional services separate in the budget.
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
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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
Owned entity
Onboarding
2–5 days
In our top 3 for
G-P pros in Malaysia3
- Signs on its own Malaysian entity one of only three in the ten to do so
- Employment Pass applications can be added for a foreign hire in the matching EP category
- UKG, HiBob and BambooHR connect through G-P’s integration catalog and API
G-P cons in Malaysia4
- Deposit sized on pay and EPF costs a credit check sets it, and Malaysian employer costs add 14 to 16%
- EP Category I needs RM20,000 a month and the visa work is billed on top
- Sales-led quote for a Kuala Lumpur hire even when it is just one engineer
- G-P has no in-house recruiters, so a Malaysian search is referred to vetted recruiting 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
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 interests me when payroll and payments need to work together across EOR employees and your own entities.
It brings those employees, own-entity payroll and workforce payments into one platform, with consolidated reporting and payroll approval tools. That connection is what I’d focus on in the evaluation.
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
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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 model; confirm employer
Onboarding
7–10 days
Papaya Global pros in Malaysia3
- Malaysian payroll folds into Papaya’s global engine beside every other market you pay
- A hedged ringgit rate is locked when each Malaysian payroll is calculated
- Employment records, payroll and payment delivery are linked for Malaysian staff
Papaya Global cons in Malaysia4
- No owned Malaysian entity, unlike three rivals, so a partner employs your hire
- Contribution rates hinge on nationality and age: check the partner applies the right Malaysian scheme
- Funding advice differs, three days or five: plan Malaysian payroll on the stricter five
- Papaya Global has no in-house recruiters, so Papaya Talent takes Malaysian roles to 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
I’d compare Borderless AI using both its current offer and the fee after it ends.
The 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
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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 Malaysia3
- AI prepares the Malaysian contract draft and walks you through statutory payroll setup
- Ringgit adjustments follow a visible approval trail from pending review to processed
- Each client gets a named support contact from the in-house team, with payroll experts on Slack
Borderless AI cons in Malaysia4
- EPF rates vary by residence and age so check the AI-built setup against the worker’s category
- Live FX moves the ringgit cost until you pay, since unpaid invoices are not locked at issue
- Newest of Malaysia’s ten providers with a 2022 founding date
- You source a Malaysian hire yourself: Borderless AI has no recruitment service, only a VanHack tie-up
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: 5–9 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 lack of a minimum contract term or headcount makes it worth considering for a small team. I’d compare its dedicated customer success manager and EOR employment service from USD 199 per employee per month against the support you need. 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
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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
5–9 days
RemoFirst pros in Malaysia3
- Ringgit costs follow the mid-market rate set on the day the invoice is created
- Help converting a Malaysian contractor plus free admin for those who stay independent
- An account manager for every client reached through chat inside the platform
RemoFirst cons in Malaysia4
- Employment Pass support is a priced extra and its visa reach varies between 85+ and 110+ countries
- EPF rates depend on the worker’s category so check the partner’s figures for a non-Malaysian
- Trustpilot shows no score for it after removing fake reviews, so it ranks last in Malaysia
- Recruiting for Malaysia runs through agencies: RemoFirst has no in-house recruiters, only partner 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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