Contractor compliance, handled for you
Misclassifying contractors means fines, back taxes, and legal exposure. Deel's Contractor of Record handles classification and compliance so your team can focus on growth, not risk.
Misclassifying contractors means fines, back taxes, and legal exposure. Deel's Contractor of Record handles classification and compliance so your team can focus on growth, not risk.
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One platform, zero headaches
Deel eliminates the chaos with a single, seamless solution so you can focus on growing and supporting your team.
Without Deel
- One misclassification case can mean fines and back pay
- Legal reviews slow every new contractor engagement to a crawl
- No system to catch classification risk before it becomes a liability
With Deel
- Deel handles the correct worker classification, so you focus on growth
- Onboard contractors in days, not weeks, with automated workflows
- Automated compliance monitoring keeps you protected, always
Trusted by 40,000+ companies from startups to enterprise
Do more in less time with fewer platforms
Minimize misclassification risks
Deel acts as your agent of record handling classification so your business is protected from penalties and regulatory exposure.
Onboard in days, not weeks
Automated contracts, documentation, and payments mean contractors are set up fast without manual back-and-forth.
One platform, every worker
Manage contractors and employees in one platform – consistent workflows, payments, and reporting across your workforce.
HOW IT WORKS
A simple hiring flow from start to finish
Start with who you want to hire
Bring candidates into the platform—whether you found them yourself or sourced through Talent.
Choose the right way to hire them
Classify whether they’re an employee or contractor, locally or globally, and get immigration support when a work visa is needed.
Verify and finalize the agreement
Run background checks, confirm identity through Remote Worker Verification, and send contracts that meet local laws.
Give them first day essentials
Collect documents, assign tasks, set up account access, and prepare equipment in one connected onboarding flow.
They start strong. You keep building.
Once hired, the worker is fully set up and ready for payroll, HR, and daily work—with fewer delays and less risk.
Manage and support in one place
Stay organized with centralized records, payroll connections, proactive compliance monitoring, and helpful alerts when things need attention.
Move faster with all of the solutions you need in one place
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Onboard, manage, and pay contractors compliantly
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Employ global talent without setting up local entities.
$599
per employee per month
Full legal employment in 110+ countries
Support for remote, on-site & field workers
Automated onboarding & compliance
Benefits enrollment
Managed payroll, tax filings & reporting
On-demand HR & legal expertise
24/7 support
Hire Contractors (Deel Contractor)
Hire and pay global contractors compliantly.
Starting at
$49
per contractor per month
Centralized contractor management
Compliant contracts
Payments in 120+ currencies
Automated invoicing
Tax form guidance & document collection
Multi‑currency payments
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Essential tools that lay your HRIS foundation
$5
per employee per month
Worker profiles
Time tracking & time off
Secure contract & document management
People analytics & dashboards
Roles, permissions & approvals
Compliance insights
AI help & insights
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Fully managed global & US payroll.
Starting at
$29
per employee per month
Deel runs payroll on your behalf, including:
Local tax, statutory filing & reporting
Multi-currency payroll & payments
Country-specific pay rules & calculations
Employee self-service (payslips, documents)
Integrated reporting & payroll analytics
HR & accounting integrations
“Thanks to Deel, we get to hire local talent in any country where we want to expand long before we set up the entity there. Effectively, this gives us a head start.”
Luka Besling, HR Manager at Revolut
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Fast 24/7 support that keeps your business moving
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of customer issues resolved at first contact with live chat
1hr
to resolve most customer issues
6min
to resolve most EOR and contractors’ issues
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Enterprise customers’ satisfaction
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Dedicated onboarding
From navigating local laws to support for your team members, our dedicated team will help you get set up seamlessly.
FAQs
What is Deel’s Contractor of Record?
Deel’s Contractor of Record (COR) is a service where Deel acts as the legal contracting party for your contractors - handling worker classification, creating compliant contracts, managing payments, and monitoring compliance on your behalf. Unlike traditional AOR providers, Deel does this in days, on one platform.
How is Deel COR different from a traditional AOR?
Traditional agent of record services rely on manual approvals, slow setup, and inconsistent reporting. Our Contractor of Record combines AI-powered worker classification tools with automated contracts and global payments - onboarding contractors in up to 5 days, not weeks.
What is independent contractor misclassification?
Misclassification happens when a contractor meets the legal definition of an employee under local law triggering back taxes, unpaid benefits, and regulatory fines. In the US, UK, and EU, enforcement is tightening.
How does an AI worker classification tool work?
AI worker classification tool assess each engagement against local legal criteria before onboarding. Deel monitors regulatory changes throughout the engagement alerting you to any possible risks.
How does 1099 contractor compliance work on Deel?
For US engagements, Deel tracks payments and collects documentation needed to efile 1099 contractors accurately. Your finance team spends less time on admin, and your contractor engagements stay IRS-compliant.
What's the difference between Contractor of Record and Deel Contractor?
With Deel Contractor, your company retains classification responsibility. With Deel COR, we handle worker classification. Both run on the same platform — you choose the model based on how much risk you want to carry.
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