How are EOR services priced?

Common EOR pricing is broken down per month, per contract. At Deel, we provide transparent [pricing for EOR services](https://www.deel.com/pricing/) and make getting a quote for additional products like Deel Shield and Global Payroll easy. Since companies using an EOR to hire employees do not have to set up entities themselves, they do not pay entity set-up fees. When you set up an entity independently, the exact cost will vary depending on the location, workforce size, compliance requirements, and more. **Learn more: [How Much Does an EOR Cost vs. Opening an Entity?](https://www.deel.com/blog/how-much-does-an-eor-cost)**

Can an EOR help protect intellectual property?

Since intellectual property (IP) laws vary from country to country, your EOR should have a strategy in place for managing IP rights and be able to recommend local legal counsel to create compliant contracts accordingly. At Deel, we have [stringent IP protection](https://www.deel.com/blog/protect-intellectual-property-globally) clauses built into contracts, which means all IP passes through to you, the customer.

When shouldn’t you use an EOR?

An EOR may not be suitable if establishing an entity in your target country takes less than two months for larger headcounts. If there are clear permanent establishment (PE) risk issues, such as hiring C-level executives, an EOR should not be used. You can use an EOR as a short-term or long-term solution when entering a new region—learn more in the [guide to using an EOR for M&As](https://www.deel.com/resources/using-an-eor-for-mergers-acquistions). The seven most common reasons to open your own entity instead of hiring through an EOR include: You're done testing new markets and want to build a physical presence You have the capital to pay for initial set-up costs You can guarantee the funds for ongoing HR, payroll, and compliance costs. You’ve wrapped your head around the set-up process and time investment Your HR team has mastered local labor laws You’re happy to outsource your payroll function to a local payroll provider You’re ready to own your ongoing compliance risk **Keep learning: [7 Reasons to Open Your Own Entity Instead of Hiring Through an EOR](https://www.deel.com/blog/reasons-to-open-your-own-entity-instead-of-hiring-through-an-eor)**

How long does it take to hire employees through an EOR?

Cost-effective and fast new market entry is one of the [top financial advantages of using an EOR](https://www.deel.com/blog/financial-advantages-of-using-eor-services?hs_preview=LYQMlVBu-149738123026). With Deel, it typically takes three days to hire an employee in another country. Without Deel, that process spans three to five months. You can also implement global payroll in just two to three months with Deel, compared to three to six months via individual entities.

How does Deel compare to competitors?

| What | Competitors | Deel | |----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | **Entity coverage** | No competitors own as many entities as Deel, and some rely entirely on third-party providers | 100+ owned entities worldwide | | **Compliance** | Standard contracts and document collection | Localized compliant contracts are reviewed quarterly, with compliance documentation collection included (in most cases) | | **Support** | Email-only support with a 24-hour turnaround time | 24/7 in-app support and a dedicated Customer Success Manager | | **Pricing** | Hidden fees and unpredictable monthly payments tied to a percentage of the EOR employees’ salaries | Flat rate, predictable, and no hidden fees | | **Security** | Many don’t comply with SOC2 requirements or run in-app background checks or United States Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) checks. Few offer Know Your Customer (KYC) checks | IP Rights protection, KYC, OFAC, background checks, GDPR, and SOC2 compliance | Learn more about [how Deel stacks up against the competition](https://www.deel.com/deel-vs-competitors). When comparing potential providers, you can use the [EOR request for proposal template](https://www.deel.com/resources/employer-of-record-rfp-template) to invite potential vendors to create proposals that match your business needs.