Engage global contractors the right way, from day one.
Ditch the spreadsheets. Speed up and simplify independent contractor engagement with automated contract creation in 150+ countries.
With misclassification checks, built-in tax support, and 200+ currency options, you and your international freelancers get more flexibility and confidence.
Ditch the spreadsheets. Speed up and simplify independent contractor engagement with automated contract creation in 150+ countries.
With misclassification checks, built-in tax support, and 200+ currency options, you and your international freelancers get more flexibility and confidence.
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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
- Slow contractor setup that delays engagements and loses talent
- Manual contracts, invoices, and payments across separate tools
- Misclassification exposure grows with every new contractor
With Deel
- Onboard contractors fast with standardized, automated workflows
- Centralized contracts, invoicing, and global payments in one place
- Built-in compliance guardrails that scale with your operations
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Pay contractors in minutes
Send bulk payments in local currencies with automated invoicing. Teams get paid faster, and you save hours every payday.
Protect your business from risk
Use legally vetted contracts, built-in local law monitoring, and AI-powered misclassification checks to avoid costly compliance fines.
Provide a better experience
Offer flexible withdrawal options, perks, and on-demand access to funds with Deel Advance and Deel Card—a virtual debit card.
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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Simplify workforce planning, compensation, performance, and more
Starting at
$5
per employee/month
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Payroll for employees hired through your own entities
Starting at
$29
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Unified payroll processing
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Employee self-service access
Integrated reporting & analytics
Local tax regulation compliance
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Compliantly manage and pay contractors in 150+ countries
Starting at
$49
/month
Localized contract generation
Payments in 150+ currencies
Tax document management
Invoice approvals
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Hire employees in 150+ countries where you don't have entities
Starting at
$599
/month
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Local HR, legal expert support
Automated contract generation
Automated payroll processing
“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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Book a demo
Book a demo with our global workforce consultants. We’ll set you up with a free account ready to suit your team’s needs.
Add your people
From new hires to your existing workforce, onboard effortlessly with our self-serve platform.
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 an international contractor? How do I engage one?
An international contractor is a self-employed professional who offers services on a project or fixed-term basis — responsible for their own taxes and benefits. Engaging international freelancers gives companies flexibility to access global talent quickly without the overhead of full-time employment.
To engage an independent contractor overseas, you need locally compliant contracts, a clear onboarding process, and visibility into misclassification risk. Deel contractor management handles all of this in one platform, with built-in classification assessments and automated contract creation across 150+ countries.
How does Deel help me stay compliant and avoid misclassification?
Deel provides built-in compliance guardrails at every stage of the contractor lifecycle. Before engagement, AI-powered classification assessment evaluates misclassification risk with high accuracy.
During onboarding, collect all the necessary documentation, automatically create localized contracts and sign NDAs and DPAs with contractors to ensure data protection.
Ongoing compliance monitoring tracks regulatory changes across countries where you engage contractors, and you will receive misclassification risk notifications and can use misclassification tool to make a deeper evaluation.
How do I pay international contractors and freelancers through Deel?
Paying independent contractors around the world is straightforward with Deel. You can pay contractors and freelancers in 120+ currencies across 200+ countries using 8+ payment methods, including bank transfer, Wise, PayPal, Payoneer, and Deel Card. Bulk payments and automated invoicing mean your team spends less time on reconciliation and contractors get paid accurately and on time.
What's the difference between a 1099 contractor and an employee?
A 1099 contractor is an independent worker who provides services without being employed by your company — they manage their own taxes and aren't entitled to employee benefits. Employees are on payroll with statutory obligations attached. The distinction matters legally: misclassifying an employee as a contractor creates significant liability exposure.
Deel helps companies engage and pay 1099 contractors compliantly, with built-in classification assessments and localized contracts that maintain clear legal separation between contractor and employee engagements.
How do I pay freelancers in specific countries like India?
Deel supports paying freelancers across countries with localized payment methods, multi-currency payouts, and contracts tailored to local requirements. In markets like India where contractor regulations and tax requirements vary significantly, Deel automatically generates compliant contracts and supports local payment methods, so you can engage and pay local freelancers without navigating local laws yourself.
Can Deel manage both contractors and employees?
Yes. Deel contractors and employees are managed within the same platform, giving you a unified view of your global contingent workforce without needing separate tools or systems. Beyond contractor management, Deel supports global payroll, EOR, and HR solutions, so you can manage every worker type as your workforce evolves.
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