Contractor of Record
Grow your team while remaining global
Collably engages contractors on your behalf. We take care of contracts, payouts and closing documents, so you work with one partner instead of hundreds of individual agreements.
- Contractors in 180+ countries
- No local entity needed
- One partner for contracts and payouts
Why Contractor of Record
Everything an international team needs
Hire contractors globally
Expand your talent pool and find the perfect fit for your projects without borders.
Easily pay your global team
Compensate team members using various methods, on time and without friction.
Retain your team during relocations
Keep people on board when they move to new countries, so projects run without disruption.
Reduce paperwork
Cut administrative tasks and focus on core business instead of bureaucracy.
How it works
From offer to first payout
Tell us who you hire
Share the contractor, their country, scope of work and rate.
We sign the contract
Collably engages the contractor and handles the agreement.
The contractor gets paid
Monthly or per milestone, by card, bank transfer or crypto wallet.
You receive one set of documents
Invoices and acts from Collably cover all your contractors.
A single counterparty for your whole contractor team
Working with contractors in many countries usually means many contracts, currencies and document formats. With Collably, all of that goes through one partner.
- One contract with Collably instead of many
- Closing documents and rights transfers provided
- Access to knowledge of local financial regulations
Keep your people when they move
Relocation shouldn't cost you a great team member. Collably lets you keep paying people wherever they settle, so projects continue smoothly.
- Continue working with contractors after relocation
- Switch payout methods and currencies as needed
- No gaps in payments during the move
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Choose the right way to work with international talent
Contractor of Record fits teams that work with independent professionals and want to avoid the overhead of local entities.
| Contractor of Record | Direct contracts | Own local entity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracts you manage | One, with Collably | One per contractor | Local employment contracts |
| Cross-border payouts | Your bank | Local payroll | |
| Closing documents | Provided by Collably | Collected manually | Your accounting team |
| Payout via card, bank or crypto | |||
| Keeps working after relocation | Case by case |
Who it's for
Made for IT companies and distributed teams
Remote-first companies
Build a team across continents without setting up entities in each country.
Growing IT teams
Scale engineering capacity with contractors and keep compliance in order.
Relocating teams
Keep your people and projects intact when your team moves.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Contractor of Record?
A Contractor of Record engages independent contractors on your behalf. The contractor works for you, while the contract, payouts and documents go through Collably.
How is it different from an Employer of Record?
An Employer of Record hires people as employees under local labour law. A Contractor of Record works with independent professionals, which is faster and lighter when you don't need local employment.
In which countries can I hire?
You can recruit contractors from 180+ countries. Share where your people are, and we'll confirm the details for each country.
How are contractors paid?
By bank card, bank transfer or crypto wallet, in the method that works best for them.
Grow your global team with Collably
Tell us about the people you want to hire or already work with, and we'll come back with a plan and pricing.
- Advice for your countries
- Onboarding for your current contractors
- One contract, one invoice
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