Hire and manage your team in Europe
Grow your team in Europe with local experts by your side
From hiring your first employee to managing payroll across multiple countries, Parakar helps US companies navigate European employment with local expertise, personal guidance and solutions built around their plans.
European employment works differently. We help you navigate it.
Employment rules, payroll requirements and HR practices differ across Europe and often from country to country. You do not need to become an expert in every market before you can grow there.
You found the right person, but have no local entity
Want to hire an employee in Europe without setting up your own company first?
Our Employer of Record service allows you to employ talent locally while Parakar takes care of the local employment responsibilities.
You already employ people in Europe, but payroll is becoming complex
Different countries mean different payroll rules, deadlines and local requirements.
Our Payroll Services help you manage European payroll with local expertise and one experienced partner.
You need local HR support in Europe
Managing employees across Europe comes with different HR practices, employment rules and employee expectations.
Our local HR experts support your team with practical, country-specific guidance throughout the employee lifecycle.
Grow your team in Europe with local experts by your side
Looking to hire employees in Europe from the US? There is no one-size-fits-all way to employ people in Europe.
Hire without your own local entity: An Employer of Record can employ your talent locally on your behalf.
Remain the legal employer: In certain markets and situations, Non-Residential Payroll can allow your US company to employ directly without establishing a local entity.
Build your own local presence: Planning a larger or long-term operation? Setting up your own European entity may make more sense.
Not sure which route fits? That’s exactly what our experts can help you determine.
Book your European employment consultation
Want to know how we could support you? Book a free consultation by filling in the form. We will reach out within 1 working day.
Why US companies work with Parakar in Europe
European expertise
Employment rules and practices differ across Europe. Our local specialists understand the markets in which you operate and help you navigate those differences.
Personal guidance
International employment should not mean submitting tickets and figuring everything out yourself. You work with people who know your situation and are there when you need them.
Solutions built around your plans
Your ideal setup depends on your countries, employees and growth ambitions. We help determine the solution that actually fits your business.
Local compliance knowledge
From employment contracts and payroll to benefits and labour regulations, our specialists help you work within local requirements.
One European partner
Instead of finding a new provider every time you enter another market, work with one partner that can support your European growth.
Support that grows with you
Hire your first European employee, add new markets or build a larger operation. We help adapt the employment setup as your plans develop.
How we support your European growth
1. Tell us where you want to go
Share your hiring plans, current setup and the European markets involved.
2. Get guidance from local experts
We look at your situation and explain the employment options, local requirements and recommended approach in clear terms.
3. We help you make it happen
From EOR and payroll to additional HR and employment support, we put the right solution in place and stay involved as your business grows.
European expertise across our markets
Navigate employment in Belgium with support from our local experts.
Navigate employment in France with support from our local experts.
Navigate employment in Germany with support from our local experts.
Navigate employment in Ireland with support from our local experts.
Navigate employment in Italy with support from our local experts.
Navigate employment in the Netherlands with support from our local experts.
Navigate employment in Poland with support from our local experts.
Navigate employment in Portugal with support from our local experts.
Navigate employment in Spain with support from our local experts.
Navigate employment in the UK with support from our local experts.
The right support for every stage of your European growth
Local benefits
Employee benefits differ significantly across European markets. Our local HR experts help you understand what is required, what employees expect and what fits your organisation.
Relevant support: HR Services & Professional Services
Labour law
Employment legislation varies from country to country. We help you navigate local requirements throughout the employee lifecycle, from contracts and working conditions to more complex HR matters.
Relevant support: HR Services & Interim HR Services
Payroll & employment structure
How you employ someone affects payroll, taxes and compliance. Depending on your situation, we can support you through Payroll Services, NRP Services or Payroll & HR Full Service.
Relevant support: Payroll Services · NRP Services · Payroll & HR Full Service
Setting up your European presence
As your European team grows, an EOR may no longer be the right long-term structure. Our experts can help you understand when establishing your own local entity makes sense and support you through the setup.
Relevant support: Entity Set-up
Visas & work permits
Hiring internationally sometimes means navigating immigration requirements as well. Our specialists help employees and employers understand and manage the relevant visa and work permit processes.
Relevant support: Visa & Work Permit Services
Contractors & flexible workforce
Working with freelancers or contractors across Europe brings different classification and compliance considerations. We help you determine the right structure and reduce unnecessary employment risk.
Relevant support: Freelancer & Contractor Solutions
One partner for the employment side of European growth
Whether you have found your first employee in Europe, already run payroll across several countries or are still deciding how to structure your expansion, you should not have to navigate it alone.
Parakar combines European expertise with people who understand your business and solutions adapted to what you actually need.
Knows Europe. Knows you. Gets it done for you.
Solstice
With employees across Europe, US-based Solstice needed a trusted partner to navigate different local employment requirements and complex HR questions across multiple countries.
Parakar provides hands-on local HR expertise, helping their team understand country-specific employment legislation, compensation and benefits, and employee lifecycle matters.
The result? Clear, practical guidance that helps Solstice manage its European workforce with greater confidence supported by local experts who understand both the regulations and their business needs.
Companies that trust Parakar
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Our Frequently Asked Questions
Below you’ll find answers to the most burning questions you may have about Parakar or our Employer of Record service. If you can’t find the answer, we’re more than happy to answer them in a consult.
Our native speaking HR experts are located in every centre of the countries we’re operating from. Parakar has an entity in the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Belgium, Spain, France, Portugal, the UK, Poland and Italy. This makes it possible to provide a fast track service. We know all the ins and outs and we’re always close by if you need our personal help.
Setting up an entity means you have to register with local taxes, link up with labour- and other authorities, setup bank accounts and payroll. Apart from the hassle, time and costs of setting up your entity, there are ongoing maintenance costs to ensure the entity is compliant.
With entities in the Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, France and Spain, Parakar already did the work for you. As Employer of Record we become the legal employer and we will take responsibility for local and compliant employment for your foreign employees. This is a very quick and convenient way to explore a new country for your business.
To provide excellent Employer of Record services, we believe it’s crucial to have the best possible knowledge about the country we’re operating in. That’s why Parakar provides Employment of Record services for a selected group of countries: the Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, the UK and Spain. Our years of experience in these countries make Parakar the best possible Employer of Record.
Our native speaking HR experts are located in every centre of the countries we’re operating from. Parakar has an entity in the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Belgium, Spain, France, the UK, Italy, Portugal and Poland. This makes it possible to provide a fast track service. We know all the ins and outs and we’re always close by if you need our personal help.
No, as an employer of record, Parakar will only take care of paying your employees. We manage payroll, local regulations, and labour legislation. You, as the employer, are still in charge of your employees. Think about working hours, projects, communication.
An Employer Of Record can save you time and money you rather like to spend on expanding your business. The Employer of Record takes care of all necessary functions to pay your employees compliant, including taxes, benefits, and contributions.
An EoR is a cost-effective way to outsource employees in countries where you don’t have knowledge. The Employer Of Record can quickly onboard qualitative employees in the country of choice. There’s no need to put up a local entity or subsidiary yourself because the EoR has an entity wherefrom the payrolling takes place.
As an Employer of Record, Parakar takes care of all administrative tasks for your staff. Our employer of record services include:
- Payroll management
- Work permits and visas with fast track service
- Set up local entities for a compliant payroll
- Local insurances
- Taxations
An Employer of Record (EoR) is a third-party local entity that acts as an intermediary between employer and employee. This organization is legally responsible for paying employees, including the handling of taxes, benefits and insurances.
An Employer Of Record (EOR) can save you time and money you rather like to spend on expanding your business. The Employer of Record takes care of all necessary functions to pay your employees compliant, including taxes, benefits, and contributions.
An EOR is a cost-effective way to outsource employees in countries where you don’t have knowledge. The Employer Of Record can quickly onboard qualitative employees in the country of choice. There’s no need to put up a local entity or subsidiary yourself because the EOR has an entity wherefrom the payrolling takes place. Read about the benefits of an EoR vs setting up a local entity.