Best Employer of Record in Sweden
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Provider
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Starting feeDepositOnboarding
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RemotePeople
4.9/5
Rating
Hiring in new markets with local HR support
Starting fee: $499 USD / monthDeposit: 1 monthOnboarding: 2–3 days
My take
For a hire that needs a named contact, I’d look at RemotePeople’s dedicated account manager.
The service includes local employment contracts, payroll and tax administration, and statutory-benefits administration. Recruitment is separate.
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.
Fit check for RemotePeople and G-P
For a Swedish hire, I’d ask for the actual pension plan and insured benefits.
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
2–3 days
Our #1 pick in
Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Mexico and 16 more
RemotePeople pros in Sweden3
- Your onboarding manager applies ITP keeping the collective pension in the Swedish package
- Leave requests run through the platform with Swedish entitlements applied under local law
- Payroll fixes resolved within two business days on its payroll resolution target
RemotePeople cons in Sweden3
- Get the pension scheme and cover in writing before the Swedish candidate accepts
- Standard benefits leave little room for Swedish extras beyond ITP
- A final Swedish invoice can follow the exit as employer contributions bill a month late
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
2
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 would be on my shortlist if you need 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. 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.
Fit check for Deel, Oyster, Pebl, Multiplier and RemoFirst
I’d compare the pension premium, pension payroll tax and the employee’s paid-leave balance together. For a senior salary, request the tiered pension calculation; for a new starter, agree whether advance paid leave is offered.
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
2–5 days
Deel pros in Sweden3
- Compliance monitoring tops this Swedish field with the strongest HRIS integrations of the ten
- Leave requests with attachments for Swedish vacation and sick days
- Human chat after a quick bot handover usually with an immediate answer
Deel cons in Sweden4
- ITP premiums to Collectum need confirming have the quote show who pays them
- Tiered pension for senior pay request the calculation before the offer
- Pension tax and leave balance interact so compare them together in the Swedish quote
- For Swedish hiring, Deel has no recruiters: Find talent adds job posts and a candidate 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 makes more sense to me when you also need its HR, IT or finance products: shared employee data connects the 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.
Fit check for Rippling, Papaya Global and Borderless AI
For a long Swedish assignment, I’d ask how the provider records time at the client’s operating unit and flags any applicable Agency Work Act obligation.
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 19 more
Rippling pros in Sweden3
- Swedish work permits can be handled inside the platform
- Swedish onboarding can be done inside a single working week
- Swedish approvals for pay and access run through one shared record
Rippling cons in Sweden4
- Pension set-up for Sweden needs a manual check: automation covers only the statutory part
- Long Swedish assignments need time records and an Agency Work Act check
- Device management is a paid extra for Swedish laptops
- Rippling tracks applicants but won’t recruit, so for a Swedish role you run the search yourself
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: 5–10 days
My take
Oyster covers payroll, expenses, time off and reporting, with onboarding and offboarding support.
Optional benefits packages cost extra. At USD 699 per employee per month on monthly billing, I’d weigh that service against the annual commitment described below.
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
5–10 days
Ranked #4 in
France, Netherlands, Mexico, United States, Brazil, Spain and 9 more
Oyster pros in Sweden3
- Fee differences barely move a Swedish budget: at most SEK 4,750 a month between providers
- Swedish offers can add Allianz-linked or local benefits packages
- Expenses approved before the cutoff land in that month’s Swedish payroll
Oyster cons in Sweden4
- SEK 74,600 a month in our Swedish example, the top of the fee range modelled
- Ask whether a kollektivavtal applies and how Oyster runs pension and insurance
- Pre-funding estimates cannot be disputed, only the later settlement invoice can
- For Swedish roles, Oyster has no recruiters: a Talent Network partner runs the search, 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
Pebl
4.2/5
Rating
Hiring people who need visa or relocation support
Starting fee: $399 USD / monthDeposit: Per quoteOnboarding: 5–8 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.
I’d check Pebl’s deposit and exit terms before committing. A deposit is required before onboarding; its amount can change with salary, seniority or payment history. 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
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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
5–8 days
Ranked #4 in
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Pebl pros in Sweden4
- Migrationsverket permit cases per case for a non-EU hire above the SEK 34,470 floor
- Owned entities with a European tilt which suits Sweden alongside other EU hires
- AGI returns and social fees filed monthly by the employer, by the 12th
- HMD Global staff onboarded in 50+ countries before moving to HMD’s own entities
Pebl cons in Sweden4
- Swedish signer still to be named so ask which company employs before you offer
- Confirm the ITP pension approach as Swedish candidates expect collective-agreement terms
- LAS notice runs one to six months and Pebl fees continue for at least 90 days after your notice
- Swedish hiring is handed to a partner: Pebl has no in-house recruiters, though matching is free until you hire
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: 2–5 days
My take
G-P is worth a closer look if your requirements extend to custom API integrations.
I’d assess those alongside its EOR employment administration, benefits and reporting. 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
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
2–5 days
In our top 3 for
G-P pros in Sweden3
- ITP pension applied as standard matching what Swedish white-collar candidates expect
- Migrationsverket filings can be added for a non-EU hire above the salary floor
- Personio and Workday connect plus an included API for Swedish HR data
G-P cons in Sweden4
- Too much process for one engineer as the sales cycle runs before any Swedish quote
- Deposit sized on pay and 31.42% social fees held from before the Swedish start
- Swedish employer must be named with the pension and insurance terms it applies
- A Swedish search means a referral: G-P has no in-house recruiters and passes it 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
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 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 the part I’d focus on when comparing it with a standalone EOR service.
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 Sweden3
- The monthly Swedish AGI return feeds the same global ledger as your other countries
- Krona conversions for EOR pay are hedged, fixed when salary is worked out
- Bolt connected Workday to Papaya for a multinational payroll rollout
Papaya Global cons in Sweden4
- Workplace pension may come with agreements, so check the partner prices ITP-style cover
- A partner is the Swedish employer, so collective-agreement duties sit with a third company
- Leftover wallet funds can roll forward, so ask how buffers come back
- No published fee and no in-house recruiters: Swedish roles go through Papaya Talent 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
8
Multiplier
4.1/5
Rating
Managing payroll, leave and expenses in one place
Starting fee: $459 USD / monthDeposit: 1+ monthsOnboarding: 5–9 days
My take
My starting point with Multiplier would be Core, which covers 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. I’d consider Growth if you need the integrations, custom reports and open APIs it adds. 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
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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
5–9 days
Multiplier pros in Sweden3
- Swedish social fees and PAYE are handled in its payroll
- Sweden joins the APAC dashboard your team already uses
- Global Payroll from $20 per employee covers staff on your own entities later
Multiplier cons in Sweden4
- Confirm ITP pension and any permit with the named Swedish employer
- Notice pay carries 31.42% social fees, and exit processing adds 30 more days
- Your own Swedish tax exposure isn’t settled by the EOR agreement
- Swedish roles need an outside agency: no in-house recruiters, just partner agencies at 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
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 use Borderless AI’s standard EOR fee of USD 579 per employee per month when planning beyond the promotion.
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 Sweden3
- AI sets up Swedish social fees alongside the employment contract draft
- Commission requests in SEK are tracked from submission to processed payroll
- Account manager and in-house team on call with payroll experts reachable through Slack
Borderless AI cons in Sweden4
- Agency Work Act limits long assignments so plan before 24 months at one Swedish unit
- Collective pension terms need a human check because a kollektivavtal can add an ITP plan to the cost
- Swedish notice can reach six months with tenure, after a seven-day exit request
- Swedish candidates are on you: Borderless AI offers no recruitment service, just a 2025 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
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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: 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. The lack of a minimum contract term or headcount is what I like about RemoFirst’s offer. EOR employment starts at USD 199 per employee per month and includes a dedicated customer success manager. 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 Sweden3
- No provider fee to end a Swedish job though LAS notice can run to six months
- Help converting a Swedish contractor with free admin for those who stay independent
- Two-factor login and manager access groups for finance and HR users
RemoFirst cons in Sweden4
- Agency Work Act limits can hit the client after 24 months at one unit through the partner
- Collective pension costs depend on the partner and its kollektivavtal, so get ITP terms in writing
- Weekend payroll issues wait for Monday as live agents work weekdays only
- Swedish roles go to a partner agency: no in-house recruiters; many listed agencies discount a first hire
RemoFirst dashboard
Enlarge screenshot
Starting fee
$199
RemoFirst advertises no minimum contract term or employee count. Confirm any country-specific charges.
Against the 10 starting fees
