Oyster, G2 Leader for Global Employment Platforms
No need to spend months setting up a business entity every time you find a great international candidate. With Oyster, you can hire employees in 180+ countries, in a matter of days. Our industry-leading global employment platform will help you pay and care for your remote team.
Let’s chat about your hiring goals
Looking to hire global talent competitively and compliantly?
Oyster is the only global employment solution with compliant hiring automation and deep intelligence. We are not just a platform. We are a partner to help you succeed in all global employment matters.

Global compliance & protection
Mitigate risks through a compliant infrastructure in 180+ countries, expansive insurance, and a team of legal experts.

Deep intelligence
Access deep local intelligence, insights, and tools to guide you through all stages of global employment.

Automated workflows
Unlock a smooth employment experience from hiring to offboarding through our automations and integrations.

Employee-centric solutions
Design and roll out competitive offers based on local insights to help you win and retain top talent.
Hire based on talent, not location
Oyster is on a mission to make it possible for companies everywhere to hire people anywhere.

More than 1,500 companies trust us with their teams














Prices that match your hiring needs and budget
One flat fee to compliantly hire, pay, and manage global Team Members.
Contractor
All-in-one solution to hire, pay, and manage contractors in 180+ countries.
30 days for free
Then USD 29 per contractor per month
Generate compliant agreements to hire global contractors
Onboard contractors in minutes
Process invoices and payments on time in 120+ currencies
Manage expenses, allowances, time off, and reports
Employee
Global Employer of Record and end-to-end employee management solution to compliantly hire, pay, and care for full-time talent.
USD 499 /month
Hire full-timers in 130+ countries with compliance and liability coverage
Reduce time-to-hire with automations, integrations, and insights
Set up global payroll and manage expenses, allowances, and bonuses in 130+ countries
Offer competitive local and global benefits packages
Scale
Seat-based, annual subscription to hire 5+ global team members efficiently and cost-effectively.
Custom pricing
This product is paid annually
Access global Employer of Record and employee management solutions
Lock in reduced rates by purchasing 5+ annual seats for your global team
Reuse empty seats at no additional cost
Work with dedicated customer success and account managers
Benefit from speedy bulk hiring and onboarding
Explore the Oyster platform
Want to take Oyster for a test drive? Get started for free!

Step 1
Create a free Oyster account
Sign up for a free Oyster account and explore the platform.

Step 2
Start hiring with just a click
Click “Add New Hire” in the Oyster platform to kickstart the process.

Step 3
Get country-specific guidance
Pearl, your virtual hiring assistant, will guide you through the hiring form and draft the agreement.

Step 4
Leave the rest to our team
The Oyster team (yes, humans!) will review your drafted agreement, send it to you for approval, collect signatures, and handle employee onboarding.
FAQs
What does global employment mean?
Global employment, or international employment, is the ability to employ, pay, and manage talent based in other countries. For example, if your business primarily operates in Canada, a global employment platform would enable your teams to hire and pay contractors and full-time Team Members located in other parts of the world.
How is globalization affecting domestic employment?
Globalization has varying impacts on domestic employment depending on the specific state, country, and industry. Removing the barriers to hiring and expanding global employment opportunities, however, can have positive impacts on communities and talent in emerging economies.
Can I use Oyster for free?
You can create a free Oyster account to explore the platform and access plenty of complimentary resources and tools. The Oyster fee will kick in once you’ve engaged a contractor or an Employee.If you are a certified non-profit or B corporation, you can use Oyster to hire your first full-time Team Member free for a year. More details can be found here.
Which countries can I hire talent in? Does the price vary?
Oyster helps you bring on Team Members in 180+ countries. Check out the complete list of countries we serve and the associated prices here.

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