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Global Hiring for Startups | Save $1,200 Per Team Member with Oyster
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GLOBAL HIRING FOR STARTUPS
The EOR built for startups hiring globally
Oyster's employer of record (EOR) lets startups hire full-time team members in 120+ countries - no entities, no legal headaches. Save up to $1,200 per person with Oyster’s startup discount.
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Why startups choose Oyster EOR
Growing startups need to move fast, but international hiring often means months of legal setup, compliance headaches, and hefty fees. Oyster eliminates the friction—hire anywhere in days, not months.
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We manage local employment laws, tax requirements, and regulatory changes across every market you enter.
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Save thousands per hire with pricing built for early-stage companies. What you see is what you pay—no surprise fees.
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We’ve used Oyster to onboard 10 team members in countries like Germany, Finland, Portugal, France, Austria, and Ireland. Oyster enables us to onboard team members quickly and seamlessly, with good information and guidance throughout
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Really like Oyster's ability to provide knowledge across the complexities of hiring in so many countries saving us a tremendous amount of time and possible legal issues.”
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The team is incredibly responsive to any questions or requests I have. The employee dashboard is intuitive and user-friendly, so most of my questions are easily answered just by visiting the homepage.”
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How easy it is to approach Oyster and their dedication to solve my questions and challenges in a very effective and fast manner. They take feedback seriously and act upon it!”
Verified User in International Payments
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Oyster provided clear and detailed documentation highlighting all the important work functions. The attachment of drafts of certain documents such as payslips was very helpful in understanding what to expect and how your net income will look after taxes in a foreign country.”
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What is Oyster's EOR for Startups?
A discounted program for early-stage companies to hire, pay, and manage global talent using Oyster’s employer of record platform. No entities required.
Is Oyster right for my startup?
Yes, if you need to hire globally without the legal headaches. Oyster is perfect for startups that want to access talent beyond expensive local markets, scale quickly without setting up entities, and compete for top performers with a professional hiring experience. We're built for pre-seed through Series A companies and bootstrapped startups under 50 employees.
How does the startup discount work?
Save up to $1,200 per team member annually for your first 12 months. No minimum hires required. If you've raised pre-seed, seed, or Series A funding—or you're bootstrapped with under 50 employees—you qualify. Just request the discount when you sign up.
What’s included in the $1,200 savings?
Everything you need for global employment: compliant contracts, local payroll in 120+ currencies, competitive benefits, tax compliance, and ongoing HR support. Instead of paying lawyers to set up entities or hiring dedicated HR staff, you get the full infrastructure at startup-friendly rates.
How long is the discount valid?
The discount is valid for 12 months from the date of hire.
What countries can I expand to?
120+ countries for full-time employees. Hire anywhere from emerging markets with great talent and lower costs to specialized hubs worldwide—all without setting up legal entities or navigating local employment laws.
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