Oyster Team

Oyster is a global employment platform designed to enable visionary HR leaders to find, engage, pay, manage, develop, and take care of a thriving distributed workforce.

Oyster Bridges: The future is distributed

Some highlights from our latest event, Oyster Bridges.

Average paid vacation days by country 2025

Vacation days based on your employee's country.

Hire Your Costa Rica Team Fast With an Employer of Record

Hire in Costa Rica in 48 hours with an EOR instead of 6 months of local setup. Handle CCSS, aguinaldo, and compliance automatically. No entity fees.

Hire your Croatian team with an Employer of Record

Hiring in Croatia? Learn labor costs, compliance requirements, and why EOR beats entity setup.

Hire in Colombia: Complete Guide to Employer of Record (EOR) Payroll, Compliance, and Total Employment Costs

How much does it cost to hire in Colombia? Full breakdown of payroll taxes, cesantΓ­as, social contributions, and EOR hiring process.

Hire your Hong Kong team with an Employer of Record

Hire in Hong Kong in days, not weeks. Learn how an EOR handles MPF, compliance, and IR56 filings, compare entity setup vs. EOR with transparent pricing.

Hire Your Vietnam Team with an Employer of Record:Β Compliance, Costs & Timelines

Skip the legal complexity of Vietnam hiring: expert guide to EOR compliance, payroll setup, and labor law for global employers.

Employers of Record (EORs) in Belgium: Everything you need to know

Learn how an EOR service can help you hire in Belgium.

How to hire employees using an employer of record in Italy

A guide to using EOR services in Italy.

Employers of Record (EORs) in Singapore: Everything you need to know

A guide to working with EOR services in Singapore.

Employers of Record (EORs) in the United Arab Emirates: Everything you need to know

How an EOR can help you hire in the United Arab Emirates.

Employer of record (EOR) in Sweden: A guide to the basics

Discover how an EOR service can help you hire in Sweden.

Employers of Record (EORs) in the Netherlands: Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know about EORs in the Netherlands.

EORs in Portugal: Everything you need to know

What you should know when looking for an EOR in Portugal.

Employer of record (EOR) in the US: Benefits and how it works

Learn how an employer of record (EOR) in the U.S. works.

Employer of Record in Estonia: Hire in 48 hours

Employer of Record in Estonia: No entity setup. Hire in 48 hours. Employer cost 33.8%. Annual leave 28 days. Notice periods 15–90 days (tenure-dependent).

Employer of Record in Cyprus: hire in 48 hours

Hire in Cyprus without a local entity. Oyster handles Social Insurance and GESY contributions, compliant contracts, and onboarding within 48 hours.

Employer of Record in Malaysia: hire in days

Hire Malaysian employees in days without setting up a local entity. An Employer of Record handles EPF, SOCSO, payroll, and Employment Act compliance automatically.

Employer of Record in New Zealand: hire without an entity

An Employer of Record in New Zealand handles payroll, primary care leave, and employment law compliance, so you can hire without setting up an entity.

Employer of Record in Romania: hire compliantly in days

Hire in Romania without a local entity. Oyster handles REGES-online registration, Romanian-language contracts, and payroll so you hire in 48 hours.

Employer of Record in Bulgaria: hire in days

Hire Bulgarian employees in days without setting up a local entity. An Employer of Record handles length of service pay, statutory contributions, and payroll automatically.

Employer of Record in Kenya

Employer of Record in Kenya: hire compliantly in 48 hours without entity setup. Covers NSSF enrollment, PAYE withholding, and Employment Act compliance.

Employer of Record in Hungary: hire compliantly fast

An Employer of Record in Hungary handles payroll, the 13% social security contribution, and monthly NAV filings, so you can hire compliantly within days.

Employer of Record in Saudi Arabia

Hire in Saudi Arabia without a MISA license or local entity. Oyster handles GOSI registration, WPS payroll, and Saudization tracking so you can hire fast.

Employer of Record in Serbia: hire in 48 hours

Hire Serbian employees in 48 hours without setting up a local entity. EOR services handle seniority pay, statutory contributions, and payroll automatically.

Employer of Record in Pakistan

Employer of Record in Pakistan: hire compliantly in 48 hours without entity setup. Covers tax withholding, social security, Eid bonuses, and multi-statute compliance.

Employer of Record in Greece: hire without an entity

An Employer of Record in Greece handles mandatory bonuses, social security, and Greek contracts, so you can hire compliantly without setting up an entity.

Employer of Record in Taiwan

Hire in Taiwan without a local entity. Oyster gets you a compliant employment contract in 48 hours and handles Labor Insurance, Pension, and payroll compliance.

Employer of Record in Ukraine: hire compliantly fast

An Employer of Record in Ukraine handles USC contributions, Ukrainian-language contracts, and martial-law compliance, so you can hire compliantly within days.

Employer of Record in Austria: hire in days

Hire Austrian employees in days with an Employer of Record instead of setting up a local entity. EOR services handle compliance, contracts, and payroll.

Hire your South Korea team with an Employer of Record (EOR)

Use an Employer of Record in South Korea to hire compliantly in 48 hours without entity setup. Covers severance accrual, social insurance enrollment, and labor law compliance.

Employer of Record in Turkey: Hire compliantly in days

An Employer of Record in Turkey handles payroll, the 22.5% employer contribution, and severance rules, so you can hire compliantly in about 48 hours total.

Creating a hybrid strategy that’s tailored to your team

Expert tips and strategies for hybrid work success.

The 20 best countries to hire customer service workers

Top countries for sourcing customer service talent.

Ensure secure access from anywhere with Oyster’s Okta SSO integration

Connect Oyster to Okta for a seamless login experience

How to build a hiring process for a non-profit organization

Find out how to achieve success in your non-profit hiring.

Announcing Oyster’s new equity assessment tool

Learn all about this new service by Oyster.

Employee stock options (ESOs): A full guide

Here's how employee stock options work

Creating a payroll breakdown

Understanding payroll taxes & your employer responsibility.

How to onboard independent contractors: Onboarding Checklist

Seamlessly incorporate new talent into your organization.

The best jobs for digital nomads and freelancers

Give one of these remote jobs a try!

Global onboarding best practices

Set up new employees for long-term success.

What are stock options for employees?

Here's an intro to common types of employee stock options.

1040 vs. 1099 forms: What's the difference?

Know the differences so you can breeze through tax season.

6 best payroll services for small businesses in 2025

Explore the best payroll solutions for small businesses

Building a global talent strategy: Top tips from Oyster’s VP of People

Expert advice to help you start recruiting internationally.

Building a hiring pipeline

Tips for building a successful hiring pipeline.

Employment background check in Canada: An employer's guide

Looking to hire in Canada? Learn how to run employment background checks, stay compliant, and avoid common mistakes.

6 best business expansion strategies

Ready to grow your business? Entering new markets requires a targeted expansion strategy. Discover key strategies and best practices for long-term success.

Regulatory compliance: A global guide to rules and best practices

Want to protect your business and avoid costly mistakes? Discover the essentials of regulatory compliance β€” from global rules to best practices β€” and keep your operations stress-free.

Employer branding strategy: How to attract and develop top talent

Want to stand out as a top employer? Good pay isn't enough. A strong employer branding strategy helps differentiate your company and attract the right talent.

Ethical work practices to strengthen company culture

Discover how to lead with integrity.

Double taxation: What it is and how to avoid it

Learn what causes it and how it affects businesses and teams.

8 Rippling alternatives for HR teams in 2026

Explore 8 Rippling alternatives

What is talent mapping? A complete guide for strategic hiring

Talent mapping helps organizations identify skill gaps

Understanding liabilities in business: Examples and tips

Learn about liabilities in business.

What is a 401(k) plan? A comprehensive guide

Learn how 401(k) plans help people save for retirement.

30 Effective pre-screening interview questions to ask

How to run effective pre-screening interviews

How does unlimited PTO work? What employers need to know

Explore the advantages this benefit can bring.

California labor laws: A practical guide

Understand California labor laws on wages.

What is a safe harbor 401(k) plan? A guide with pros and cons

Learn how it works and if it's right for your business

5 best HR compensation software solutions

Explore the best HR compensation software.

How a new hire checklist boosts retention and productivity

Create a new hire checklist to streamline onboarding

Setting up a business in Singapore

Learn how to set up a company in Singapore.

How much do benefits cost per employee? A detailed guide

Explore practical ways to optimize your compensation package

1099 vs. W2: How to classify workers correctly

1099 vs W-2 explained: Learn the differences

The 7 best onboarding software options of 2025

Learn how to choose the right onboarding software

Introducing smarter team management with flexible permissions on Oyster

Simplify managing global teams with Oyster.

How AI is changing talent acquisition

Explore the benefits, challenges, and key considerations.

PEO health insurance: Definition, benefits, and alternatives

How PEO health insurance helps small businesses compete

Top 11 hiring trends shaping recruitment in 2025

Explore the biggest hiring trends of 2025

A guide to O-1B visa eligibility and requirements

Learn the eligibility, requirements, and application process.

Who pays for unemployment? Here's what you need to know

How unemployment insurance works for global employers

6 types of mergers and acquisitions with examples

Discover six common types of mergers and acquisitions.

The ultimate 2026 guide to HR software pricing

Explore HR software pricing styles and ranges.

What are operating expenses (OpEx)? Definition and example

Learn the meaning of OpEx and see common examples.

How to compliantly hire Indian developers

Learn how to find and hire Indian developers.

Prepaid expenses guide: Definitions and examples

Learn prepaid expenses and how to record them accurately

Tax deductions and writeoffs for small businesses in 2026

Explore our checklist and learn how to claim deductions.

Self-employment tax: What it is and how to calculate it

Learn what self-employment tax is and how to calculate it.

Moving to Switzerland: All you need to know

A guide to moving to Switzerland for work and life.

S Corp vs. C Corp: Key differences and which one's better for you

Compare S corp vs. C corp structures.

Making the case for global hiring: A guide for People leaders

How to convince your C-team to hire global talent.

How to register a company in the UK in 8 steps

Follow this eight-step guide on registering a company in the U.K.

How to hire employees for your small business: 6 simple steps

Build your dream team efficiently and effectively.

HR for startups: Key strategies to build and scale teams

Learn how to scale your team

What is psychological safety at work? How to ensure it

Create a culture of trust, support, and open communication

Company culture: Definition, examples, and best practices

Discover ways to enhance your company culture

Europe’s up-and-coming tech hubsβ€”and how to hire in them

Looking for tech talent? Here are four countries to explore.

How to promote mental health awareness in the workplace

Learn how to create a healthy work environment

What’s the status of remote work in 2025?

Discover key insights and emerging trends.

Building a globally inclusive workplace

DEI best practices for globally distributed organizations.

AI in HR: How will artificial intelligence impact the role of People teams?

Current trends and insights on adopting AI in People teams.

What is an HR business partner?

Discover HRBP responsibilities and strategic value

How on-call pay works and how to calculate it

Learn how to build an airtight payment policy

What is employer-sponsored health insurance?

Learn how it supports employee well-being

1099 vs. W-2 workers: What's the difference?

Learn the differences between 1099 versus W-2 employees

Small business employee benefits: A quick guide

Learn how to build a small business employee benefit package

Part-time vs. full-time hours: 3 key differences

Understand the differences between part-time vs full-time

Looking for a PEO in Portugal? Here’s what you need to know

A guide to working with PEOs in Portugal.