Payoneer Workforce Management, formerly Skuad, lets companies hire employees in countries where they have no legal entity through an employer of record (EOR) model, and manage and pay international contractors. It helps startups in the region build teams across several countries without setting up a branch in each one.
Key features
- Employer of record (EOR): compliant hiring with local payroll, benefits, and compliance.
- Contractor management: contracts, invoices, and multi-currency payments.
- Unified payroll: run payroll for distributed teams from one dashboard.
- Payoneer network: built on Payoneer’s international payments infrastructure.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| EOR | from about $199 per employee/month | Compliant hiring, payroll, compliance |
| Contractors | from about $19 per contractor/month | Contracts and payments |
Actual prices vary by country and headcount and usually require a direct quote.
Prices change over time, so check Payoneer Workforce Management pages for current rates before subscribing.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Hire in new countries without setting up a company | Actual prices require a quote |
| Employees and contractors on one platform | EOR is costly for very small teams |
| Payoneer’s international payments infrastructure | Country coverage needs confirming per market |
Who it’s best for
Startups and SMEs in the region hiring talent in other countries, such as a UAE company hiring developers in Egypt or Morocco, without a local entity.
Skip it if your whole team is in one country where you already have a company, or if you only work with a few freelancers who a simple payment tool can handle.
How to get started
List the countries you want to hire in, request a quote for each, and compare the cost with setting up a local entity.
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FAQ
What is the difference between EOR and contracting? Under EOR the person is a legal employee with local benefits. A contractor manages their own work and obligations.
Does it cover countries in the region? It covers many countries, but confirm the one you need before signing.
Is it the same as Skuad? Yes, it was known as Skuad before joining Payoneer.
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