Avoid misclassification risks with Deel Contractor of Record
Reduce the risk of worker misclassification, no matter where you source talent. As your agent of record, we take on liability so you can focus on growing your global workforce.
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Provide the best contractor experience and benefit from Continuous Compliance™
Manage everything—from localized contracts and background checks to global payments and equipment—all in one place. Unlike other agents of record, Deel allows you to onboard international hires in days while reducing admin work. Plus, access automated invoices, one-click payments, and HRIS integrations.
- Better protection with the same flexibility
- Quick to implement and easy to use

Start growing your global workforce with Deel Contractor of Record in 3 steps
- Worker Classification: We assess the correct classification of your workforce and advise you on whether the workers in question should be contractors or employees.
- Contract Creation: Deel handles hiring and HR admin on your behalf. We’ll create locally compliant contracts and collect all necessary documentation.
- Manage All Things HR: Once set up, the client and contractor can access one platform to manage documentation, time off, payment approvals, and more.

Unsure if your team member is a contractor or an employee?
Misclassifying employees is the (often illegal) practice of categorizing workers as independent contractors despite meeting the criteria to be considered full-time employees. The general consequences of misclassification are tax and federal law violation fines, and a harmed reputation.

FAQs
What is an agent of record?
An agent of record (AOR) is a third party that helps organizations compliantly classify, onboard, and pay contractors worldwide.
Are there any extra fees to be aware of?
Each Deel Contractor of Record contract requires a deposit of one month of a contractor’s payment. Since we have hired the contractor, we are legally obligated to pay them even if a client does not pay us. Because Deel takes on all the liability and the indemnification for a contractor, we ask for one month’s security of the contractor wages and a Deel fee to hold in case of emergency.
How is Deel Contractor of Record different from traditional AORs, and how can it help minimize my risk of misclassifying employees?
There are plenty of AORs that provide contract hiring services. However, most are traditional staffing agencies, leading to longer setup times, higher fees, and time-intensive management, which often includes manual approvals and inconsistent reporting. Deel Contractor of Record takes traditional contractor hiring to a new level, allowing clients to hire and manage contractors globally using Deel entities at record speed (up to 7 days) with zero employee misclassification risks.
How to set up Deel Contractor of Record for your company?
Get in touch, and we'll work with you to understand your hiring goals and determine your eligibility for Deel Contractor of Record. If it’s a fit for your team, we’ll establish a Master Services Agreement and Scope of Work between your business and Deel. Once the contract is reviewed and signed by both teams, you can create as many Contractor of Record agreements as needed. We’ll then sign a standard Deel agreement with the contractor you’re onboarding. After both parties sign, the contractor will receive an invitation to join the platform, and from there, we’ll take care of everything – payroll, invoices, terminations, and more – so you can focus on tapping into global talent.
How long does it take to set up Deel Contractor of Record?
Setup time varies depending on the time required for your business to review and sign a Master Service Agreement. Once complete, it usually takes up to 5 days to set up and onboard a contractor to the platform.
What if Deel Contractor of Record isn’t a good fit?
Our experts will review the contractor’s location, job description, and work setup to determine Deel Contractor of Record eligibility. If the business relationship between your company and the contractor is not eligible for Deel Contractor of Record, we will suggest our available EOR solutions.
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