Best Employer of Record in Ukraine
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RemotePeople
4.9/5
Rating
Hiring in new markets with local HR support
Starting fee: $499 USD / monthDeposit: 1 monthOnboarding: 2–5 days
My take
I’d compare RemotePeople’s two plans on eligibility and cost, since 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.
Fit check for RemotePeople, Deel and RemoFirst
For a contractor-to-employee move, I’d ask for a side-by-side transition statement showing gross salary, employee deductions, employer USC, benefits and the first two pay dates. A convenient platform transfer is useful, but the employee should understand the pay change before signing.
Deposit
1 month
Entity model
Own entities in core markets
First year, one hire
$5,988 in service fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR fee from
$499
EOR Global. EOR Select starts at $199 where the country and employee salary qualify.
Deposit
1 month
Contractor Management
From $29 per contractor / monthContractor pay is on top.
Contractor of Record
From $199 per contractor / monthRemotePeople signs the contractor agreement. Contractor pay is on top.
Recruitment
20% of annual salaryRemotePeople's own in-market recruiters send vetted shortlists in 5 days, in 150+ countries. You pay on your hire's first day; with EOR, it's 2% of salary a month for 12 months.
First year, one hire
$5,988 in service feesAt $499 a month on EOR Global; $2,388 on EOR Select ($199) where the country and salary qualify. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Own entities in core marketsPartners elsewhere. The employing entity is named before each hire.
Onboarding
2–5 days
Our #1 pick in
Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Mexico and 16 more
RemotePeople pros in Ukraine3
- Hryvnia payroll running today among the three top picks that stayed operational after 2022
- Named manager for FOP conversions to plan the move from contractor to employee
- Same-day first reply from support on the first-level response target
RemotePeople cons in Ukraine3
- Ask for a side-by-side pay statement covering USC, deductions and both early pay dates
- Wartime rules can change hours and leave so confirm how RemotePeople applies them
- Deposit top-ups due within two business days of a written demand on the pooled balance
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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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
I’d consider Deel if you’re moving an existing contractor into employment: it can start the EOR transition from that contractor record.
The change requires a new quote, review and employee onboarding, including a contractor release agreement. Employee and contractor administration have separate service fees.
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
Owned network; Ukraine model unpublished
First year, one hire
$7,188 in service fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR fee from
$599
Month-to-month billing. Mandatory Employer Liability Cost is charged separately.
Deposit
1–1.5 months
Contractor Management
From $49 per contractor / monthFor administering contractor engagements.
Contractor of Record
From $325 per contractor / monthDeel checks eligibility and signs the contractor agreement.
Recruitment
From $14 per worker / monthDeel's Find talent plan is hiring software: job posts, AI screening and a candidate pipeline, with access to its talent marketplace or partners.
First year, one hire
$7,188 in service feesAt $599 a month, plus the Employer Liability Cost based on salary. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Owned network; Ukraine model unpublished
Onboarding
2–5 days
Deel pros in Ukraine3
- FOP contractors convert inside the platform from their existing contractor record
- Pays Ukrainian salaries in hryvnia now among top picks that kept running after 2022
- Misclassification checks on contractor deals flag FOP engagements that look like jobs
Deel cons in Ukraine4
- Get the Ukrainian signing entity named before moving FOP contractors over
- Fee gap matters with equal statutory cost 22% USC is the same everywhere, so the fee decides
- Release agreement and fresh quote needed before a Ukrainian contractor becomes staff
- Deel has no in-house recruiters, so Ukrainian roles go through Find talent’s vetted talent marketplace
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
Rippling interests me 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.
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.
Fit check for Rippling, Papaya Global, Multiplier and Borderless AI
For Ukraine, I’d make the demo about a disrupted payroll cycle: who approves a change, how the employee is contacted and how the two scheduled payments are funded. Ask for the documented contingency process and the named escalation contact.
Deposit
Per quote
Entity model
Own entities and local partners
First year, one hire
$5,988 in EOR fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR service fee
From $499
Plus the required Rippling Platform, from $8 per employee per month and a monthly base fee. Confirm the billing terms and selected products.
Deposit
Per quote
Contractor Management
From $30 per contractor / monthConfirm payment and currency charges.
Contractor of Record
From $325 per contractor / monthContractor pay and payment terms are separate.
Recruitment
Applicant tracking softwareRippling Recruiting is an ATS sold as part of the Rippling platform, priced in your quote.
First year, one hire
$5,988 in EOR feesAt $499 a month, plus the Rippling Platform from $96 a year and a monthly base fee. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Own entities and local partnersWhich one employs your hire depends on the country.
Onboarding
3–5 days
In our top 3 for
Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Mexico and 19 more
Rippling pros in Ukraine3
- Ukrainian onboarding takes days rather than weeks on our estimate
- FOP contractors and employees can be managed on one platform
- Specialists in local HR and law help with Ukrainian employment questions
Rippling cons in Ukraine4
- Test a disrupted Ukrainian payroll cycle: who approves changes and funds both pay dates
- Ask who signs the Ukrainian contract and how martial-law rules apply to it
- Get a named escalation contact and a written contingency plan for Ukraine
- Rippling offers no recruitment service, so Ukrainian roles need your own search before its ATS helps
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: 5–7 days
My take
I’d use Oyster’s hiring-cost calculator as a starting point, then add the separately priced benefits and HR advice you need. 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.
Fit check for Oyster, Pebl and G-P
I’d want the proposal to identify where the employee will work and what support applies there. Agree the medical cover, equipment expenses and any relocation service, and ask how a move changes the employer, payroll and employment terms.
Deposit
~1 month
Entity model
Own entities and vetted partners
First year, one hire
$8,388 in service fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR service fee
$699
Monthly billing. Annual seats are quoted separately, prepaid and non-refundable.
Deposit
~1 month
Contractor Management
$29 per contractor / monthFree for the first 30 days.
Contractor of Record
Not offeredOyster acts as agent of record for contractor payments only. You sign the contract with each contractor.
Recruitment
Through partnersThe Oyster Talent Network matches you with a vetted agency, job board or marketplace. No fee is published.
First year, one hire
$8,388 in service feesAt $699 a month on monthly billing; annual seats are quoted separately. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Own entities and vetted partnersIts Direct+ network mixes both, so the employer depends on the country.
Onboarding
5–7 days
Ranked #4 in
France, Netherlands, Mexico, United States, Brazil, Spain and 9 more
Oyster pros in Ukraine3
- Benefits packages help compete for Ukrainian candidates on the offer
- Misclassification insurance is an add-on for Ukrainian contractors in a mixed team
- Ukrainian starts can be set roughly one week ahead
Oyster cons in Ukraine4
- UAH 163,210 a month in our Ukrainian example at this fee
- A move abroad can change the employer and payroll, so agree it upfront
- Martial-law rules and payroll continuity need covering in Oyster’s Ukrainian proposal
- Oyster has no in-house recruiters, so Ukrainian roles go to a job board, agency or marketplace partner
Oyster dashboard
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Starting fee
$699
Monthly billing. Annual seats are quoted separately, prepaid and non-refundable.
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5
Pebl
4.2/5
Rating
Hiring people who need visa or relocation support
Starting fee: $399 USD / monthDeposit: Per quoteOnboarding: 2–5 days
My take
Pebl’s EOR terms prohibit assigning workers to areas experiencing war, armed conflict, active hostilities or civil unrest that presents a material risk to personal safety.
For Ukraine, I’d establish the worker’s actual location and whether Pebl can serve it before going further.
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 Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR service fee
From $399
Confirm the country price and billing commitment.
Deposit
Per quote
Contractor Management
$60 per contractor / monthPlus 3% processing on each invoice, charged in any month the contractor is active.
Contractor of Record
Not offeredPebl's contractor plan gives you templates to sign each contract yourself.
Recruitment
Through partnersPebl matches you with a recruiting partner. No charge until you hire; no fee is published.
First year, one hire
$4,788 in service feesAt $399 a month on a 12-month commitment; $7,188 at the $599 month-to-month rate in our UK estimate. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Affiliates and local partnersA Pebl affiliate or an in-country partner employs your hire, depending on the country.
Onboarding
2–5 days
Ranked #4 in
See also
Pebl pros in Ukraine4
- Immigration team on hand for relocation if martial law forces a move abroad
- Twice-monthly hryvnia payroll handled with a mid-month advance and month-end settlement
- A route off FOP contracts onto employment with the unified contribution paid
- Contractor management for remaining FOPs at a monthly rate plus a processing charge
Pebl cons in Ukraine4
- Frontline locations are excluded so confirm Pebl will serve your hire’s actual city
- Ukrainian employer not named upfront so ask which company signs and banks the payroll
- Full fee schedule needed before signing as exits still carry 90 days of Pebl charges
- Recruiting in Ukraine goes to a partner: Pebl has no in-house recruiters; matching is free until you hire
Pebl onboarding
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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: 5–10 days
My take
I’d consider G-P when you need to assess optional visa support, background checks or equity payroll management alongside employment.
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.
Deposit
1–2.5 months
Entity model
100+ own entities, plus partners
First year, one hire
$7,188 in service fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR fee from
$599
Confirm the included services and billing terms in your country quote.
Deposit
1–2.5 months
Contractor Management
From $39 per contractor / monthCharged in months when an invoice is paid.
Contractor of Record
Not offeredG-P Contractor is self-service: you hire, classify and pay contractors on its platform.
Recruitment
Through partnersG-P refers you to vetted recruiting partners; talent insights come with its EOR Prime package. No fee is published.
First year, one hire
$7,188 in service feesAt $599 a month; volume pricing is quoted. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
100+ own entities, plus partnersA partner entity employs hires in some countries.
Onboarding
5–10 days
In our top 3 for
G-P pros in Ukraine3
- Owned-entity model in Ukraine backed by a record dating to 2012
- Contractor and EOR under one roof for moving FOP contractors onto employment
- Suited to audited multi-country programmes with Ukraine in the same contract
G-P cons in Ukraine4
- Ukrainian employer still to be named so check which company signs the contract
- Hryvnia bank onboarding can delay pay so agree a funding cutoff for the first run
- Deposit plus the 22% unified contribution with the deposit sized by credit check
- Ukrainian candidates come via partners: G-P has no in-house recruiters and lists no fee for its referrals
G-P dashboard
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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: 4–6 days
My take
I’d distinguish Papaya’s payroll processing for workers employed by your own Ukrainian company from its EOR employment service.
These services have different employment responsibilities and prices. Its account manager coordinates payroll, legal, finance and benefits specialists.
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 + payroll engine
First year, one hire
$5,988 in service fees
Reviewed by Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR service fee
From $499
The country quote sets the billing terms. Payroll-only processing is priced separately.
Deposit
1–2 months
Contractor Management
From $5 per contractor / monthContractor administration and payments.
Contractor of Record
From $199 per contractor / monthNo deposit.
Recruitment
Through partnersPapaya Talent, launched in November 2026, sends your role to a network of 23,000+ partner recruiters. No fee is published.
First year, one hire
$5,988 in service feesAt $499 a month. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Partner + payroll engine
Onboarding
4–6 days
Papaya Global pros in Ukraine3
- Hryvnia payroll runs on Papaya’s payment rails, a plus where reliable pay matters
- Own a Ukrainian company? Payroll processing for it is a separate service
- Contractor payments from $5 a month if part of the team stays on contracts
Papaya Global cons in Ukraine4
- Get the signing entity named before you commit to a Ukrainian hire
- Twice-monthly pay is mandatory, so check the partner’s cycle and funding dates
- Wartime rules can change hours and leave: confirm the partner tracks the work location
- Recruiting in Ukraine is partner-led: Papaya Global has no in-house recruiters but offers 23,000+ partners
Papaya Global dashboard
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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 compare the commitment as well as the fee: 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
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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 Ukraine3
- Semi-monthly cycles suit Ukraine’s rule of two salary payments a month
- Adds Ukrainian staff to an existing APAC dashboard without a second provider
- Contractor agreements and payments for $40 a head if some of the team stays on contracts
Multiplier cons in Ukraine4
- Vet the employment chain: who employs the Ukrainian hire, and since when
- Wartime changes to hours or leave need checking for the hire’s location
- Hryvnia payouts may attract processing charges outside the service fee
- Need Ukrainian candidates? Use an agency: no in-house recruiters; marketplace agencies set their own fees
Multiplier dashboard
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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: 7–10 days
My take
With Borderless AI, I’d budget for the refundable deposit 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 Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR service fee
$579
Eligible companies headquartered outside Canada can pay $399 on fees billed through 31 December 2026.
Deposit
1.5–3 months
Contractor Management
$49 per contractor / monthIts homepage says contractor pricing starts at $29, so confirm the rate in your quote.
Contractor of Record
Not offeredBorderless AI sells contractor management only.
Recruitment
Not offeredBorderless AI lists no recruitment service. It announced a partnership with VanHack, a tech-talent marketplace, in May 2025.
First year, one hire
$6,948 in service feesAt the standard $579 a month; the $399 offer only covers fees billed through 31 Dec 2026. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Own entitiesCheck the registered employer named in your country agreement.
Onboarding
7–10 days
Ranked #4 in
Borderless AI pros in Ukraine3
- Requests can target either monthly hryvnia run which suits Ukraine’s two-payment rule
- A named contact from the in-house team plus Slack access to payroll experts
- No long-term commitment required so a Ukrainian pilot hire stays reversible
Borderless AI cons in Ukraine4
- Get the Ukrainian employing entity in writing with how the employment there is set up
- No wartime operating record yet since its launch in March 2024
- Agree net pay before converting an FOP as 18% income tax and a 5% military levy come off
- You source a Ukrainian hire yourself: no recruitment service, only a VanHack tie-up announced May 2025
Borderless AI dashboard
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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. I separate RemoFirst’s contractor pricing from its EOR offer. Its 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 Martynas PupkeviciusFact-checked by Michael Ennis
Pricing & terms
EOR fee from
$199
RemoFirst advertises no minimum contract term or employee count. Confirm any country-specific charges.
Deposit
About 1 month
Contractor Management
Free to manage$25 per contractor in months when a payment is processed. Payment-provider and transfer fees can apply.
Contractor of Record
Free to manageRemoFirst markets its contractor plan as Contractor of Record, at the same price: $25 per contractor in months when a payment is processed.
Recruitment
Through partnersIts Talent Marketplace lists partner agencies, many with first-hire discounts. Each agency sets its fee.
First year, one hire
$2,388 in service feesAt $199 a month; the fee varies by country. Salary, employer costs and the refundable deposit come on top.
Entity model
Partners, not own entitiesRemoFirst works only through vetted in-country partners, so in most countries a partner company, not RemoFirst, legally employs your hire.
Onboarding
5–9 days
RemoFirst pros in Ukraine3
- Twice-monthly pay meets Ukraine’s rule of two salary payments a month
- Free admin for truly independent FOPs with help converting one to employment
- A wider network beyond Ukraine with EOR cover in 185+ countries if you hire elsewhere too
RemoFirst cons in Ukraine4
- Martial-law suspensions go through the partner and are generally capped at 90 days in total
- Weekday-only live agents for Ukrainian issues so write escalation times into the deal
- Trustpilot hides its score over fake reviews so Ukrainian buyers should read other feedback
- Recruiting for Ukraine runs through agencies: RemoFirst has no in-house recruiters, only partner agencies
RemoFirst dashboard
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Starting fee
$199
RemoFirst advertises no minimum contract term or employee count. Confirm any country-specific charges.
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