August 31, 2026
Nonprofits often need to go where their work takes them. A new program might require a local coordinator, a policy initiative could call for an in-country researcher, or an organization may need specialized expertise in a country where it has never hired before.
But employing one or two people in a new country usually doesn’t justify establishing a local legal entity. Doing so can take months and create ongoing legal, accounting, and administrative costs — a particularly difficult tradeoff for organizations with limited budgets and donor funding.
An Employer of Record (EOR) offers another way. The EOR becomes the legal employer in the country and manages locally compliant contracts, payroll, tax withholding, and statutory benefits, while the nonprofit continues to direct the employee’s day-to-day work.
Below, we compare six EOR providers worth considering for nonprofits, including their pricing, country coverage, nonprofit-specific offerings, and experience working with nonprofit organizations.
Most EORs provide the same core services, but nonprofits may need to weigh certain factors differently:
The right EOR will depend on each organization’s needs, including where it plans to employ people, its budget, and the level of support its team requires. For a broader comparison, see what to look for in an EOR.
Best for: Nonprofits looking for a dedicated impact program
Oyster provides EOR services in 120+ countries, with standard pricing of $699 per employee per month. The platform manages locally compliant employment, payroll, and benefits, while contractor management costs $29 per contractor per month.
For nonprofits, Oyster offers Oyster for Impact, a dedicated program open to certified nonprofits and B Corps worldwide. Organizations can apply by submitting a 501(c)(3) determination letter, benefit corporation certification, or equivalent documentation. Once enrolled, members receive discounted rates for as long as they remain Oyster customers.
However, those discounts apply only to employees based in Oyster's top hiring destinations, so organizations hiring elsewhere will pay standard rates.
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To learn more, visit Oyster's website or read its G2 reviews.
Best for: NGOs seeking a dedicated employment offering
Atlas HXM provides EOR services through its own legal entities in 160+ countries. Its services include employment contracts, payroll and benefits administration, onboarding and offboarding, immigration support, and access to local HR and compliance expertise.
Atlas also has a dedicated nonprofit offering, with a limited-time rate for eligible NGOs starting at $399 per employee per month, compared with its standard EOR rate starting at $599. Its Agent of Record service for contractors costs $199 per contractor per month.
Atlas also has experience working with international nonprofits, including Clean Air Fund and The END Fund, with published case studies covering its work with both organizations.
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Learn more on the Atlas HXM website or read its G2 reviews.
Best for: Organizations comparing broad global employment coverage
Pebl, formerly Velocity Global, provides EOR services in 185+ countries, including onboarding, payroll, benefits, employee changes, and offboarding. Organizations also have access to local expertise and 24/7 support.
EOR pricing is listed at $399 per employee per month, although organizations need to request a quote. Pebl also offers contractor management but doesn't publish pricing on its main pricing or product pages.
While Pebl doesn't advertise a dedicated nonprofit program or discount, it has more than a decade of EOR experience and broad country coverage that may help nonprofits employing people in multiple locations.
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Check out Pebl's website or read its G2 reviews.
Best for: Nonprofits with complex international employment needs
Safeguard Global provides EOR services in 187 countries and has more than 400 in-country experts. The company also offers contractor management, global payroll, recruitment, HR and benefits support, and entity setup.
Safeguard has significant experience working with nonprofits and says it has helped hundreds of NGOs with international hiring. Its nonprofit customers include World Resources Institute and Humane World for Animals. In its World Resources Institute case study, Safeguard used its EOR solution to help the organization employ long-term staff in countries where it didn't have legal entities.
Safeguard also publishes nonprofit-specific resources, including an ebook on global employment for NGOs. EOR pricing is available by custom quote, while contractor management costs $10 per contractor per month for one to 10 contractors and $5 per contractor per month for 11 or more.
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Visit Safeguard Global's website or read its G2 reviews.
Best for: Affordable global employment
RemoFirst combines broad global coverage with the lowest published starting EOR price on this list. EOR services start at $199 per employee per month and are available in 185+ countries, with no minimum headcount or long-term contracts.
The platform also supports international contractors, with free contractor management and payments for $25 per contractor per month. For organizations that need to relocate employees or hire people who require immigration support, RemoFirst provides visa and work permit services in 110+ countries.
RemoFirst also has experience working with nonprofits, including Family for Every Child, a global network of locally led organizations working to improve child welfare. RemoFirst enables organizations to employ people in different countries without setting up local entities, while managing employment requirements in each location.
The company also publishes sector-specific resources, including International Hiring for Nonprofits and NGOs: A Practical Guide, which addresses some of the employment and compliance challenges nonprofits face when building international teams.
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Learn more on RemoFirst's website or read its G2 reviews.
Best for: Nonprofits that want an all-in-one global HR platform
Deel offers EOR alongside a broader suite of workforce management tools, including contractor management, global payroll, HR software, immigration support, and benefits administration.
Deel provides EOR services in 130+ countries at $599 per employee per month. Contractor management costs $49 per contractor per month, while its Contractor of Record service costs $325 per contractor per month.
Deel also publishes nonprofit-focused content, including a guide to global workforce management for nonprofits and NGOs, but it doesn't publish a dedicated nonprofit program or discount.
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To learn more, visit Deel's website or read its G2 reviews.
Before signing with an EOR, nonprofits should look beyond the advertised monthly fee and confirm what the quoted price actually includes. This is particularly important when budgeting for grant-funded roles or hiring across several countries.
Ask each shortlisted provider:
Yes. Nonprofits, NGOs, and charities can use an EOR to legally employ people in countries where they don't have their own registered entity. The EOR becomes the legal employer and manages local employment requirements such as contracts, payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits.
Some do. Oyster offers discounted rates through Oyster for Impact, while Atlas HXM currently advertises NGO pricing starting at $399 per employee per month for eligible organizations. Other providers on this list don't publish nonprofit-specific pricing, so organizations can ask whether discounts are available during the sales process.
Yes. The providers in this guide offer EOR services across 120 or more countries, allowing nonprofits to employ people in multiple markets through a single provider. However, coverage varies, so organizations should confirm that an EOR supports every country where they plan to hire.
Nonprofits should confirm whether the advertised price is fixed or a starting rate, whether pricing varies by country, and exactly what the quote includes. Depending on the provider and service, additional costs may apply for benefits, immigration support, contractor payments, or currency conversion. Organizations should also confirm where any discounted rate applies.
The right EOR depends on where an organization needs to employ people, its budget, and the services and support it requires. Comparing those factors along with any nonprofit-specific pricing or experience can help narrow the field.
For a more personalized shortlist, take the EOR Compare quiz to find providers based on your organization's needs.
