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.
What are you trying to do in Europe?
European employment rules, payroll requirements and HR practices differ by country. Start with what you are trying to achieve and we will help you understand which type of support may fit your situation.
You found the right person, but do not have a local entity
Want to hire someone in Europe without setting up your own company first? An Employer of Record can provide the local employment structure while Parakar manages the local employment responsibilities.
You already employ people in Europe, but payroll is becoming complex
Different countries bring different payroll rules, deadlines and processes. Parakar helps you bring more structure to European payroll through local expertise and coordinated support.
You need local HR support for your European team
Employment practices and requirements differ across Europe. Our local HR specialists support your team with practical guidance throughout the employee lifecycle.
An existing employee wants to move to Europe
Want to keep a valued employee who is relocating from the US to Europe? We help you understand the employment, payroll and local requirements involved and determine the right setup for their move.
What is the right way to employ your team in Europe?
There is no one-size-fits-all way to employ people in Europe. The right structure depends on your countries, employees, level of control and longer-term plans.
Hire without your own local entity- Employer of Record
Parakar employs your employee locally on your behalf while your company remains responsible for their day-to-day work.
Remain the legal employer – Non-Residential Payroll
In certain markets and situations, your US company may be able to employ people directly without establishing its own local entity.
Build your own European presence – Entity setup
If you are planning a larger or longer-term operation, establishing your own entity may become the more suitable structure.
Not sure which structure fits your plans? That is exactly where our local experts can help. We look at your situation before recommending the way forward.
How we help you move forward in Europe
1. Tell us what you are trying to achieve
Share your hiring plans, current setup, employees and the European markets involved.
2. Get guidance from European experts
We review your situation and explain the relevant employment options, local requirements and considerations in clear language.
3. Put the right solution in place
From EOR and payroll to HR and immigration support, we help implement the setup that fits your situation and stay involved as your needs develop.
Why US companies work with Parakar in Europe
European expertise
Our local specialists understand the employment rules, payroll requirements and HR practices of the European markets where you operate.
Personal guidance
You work with people who know your situation, explain your options clearly and remain available when questions or more complex situations arise.
Solutions built around your plans
Your ideal setup depends on your countries, employees and growth ambitions. We help shape the support around what your business actually needs.
Book your European employment consultation
Tell us what you are planning in Europe, which countries are involved and where you need support. One of our European employment experts will review your situation and help you understand the right next step. We will reach out within one working day.
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 your European growth
Whether you are making your first European hire or already managing teams across several markets, we help you find and manage the employment setup that fits your plans.
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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European employment FAQs for US companies
Below you’ll find answers to common questions US companies have about hiring and managing employees in Europe, from choosing the right employment structure to payroll, HR and local requirements.
An Employer of Record can be a practical way to make your first hires, but it does not need to be your long-term structure.
As your team grows, we can help you assess whether Non-Residential Payroll, your own entity or a broader payroll and HR setup would better support your next stage in Europe.
Employment rules in Europe are country-specific and can differ significantly from US practices. Contracts, statutory benefits, payroll taxes, notice periods, termination requirements and employee protections can all vary by market.
Our local specialists help you understand what applies in the countries where you employ people, so you do not need to build that expertise internally for every market.
We can help you understand what changes when an existing employee relocates from the US to Europe, including the employment structure, payroll, immigration and local requirements involved.
The right solution depends on the employee’s destination, your current setup and how you want to continue the employment relationship.
Yes. Parakar supports international companies across multiple European markets with employment, payroll, HR and related local expertise.
You work with one European partner while our local specialists help you navigate the country-specific requirements in the markets where you operate.
Yes. European employment does not need to follow one identical model in every country.
One market may be best served through an Employer of Record, while another may require payroll support or your own local entity. We look at each country and your wider European plans before recommending the right combination.
With an Employer of Record, Parakar becomes the local legal employer while your company manages the employee’s day-to-day work.
With Non-Residential Payroll, your US company remains the legal employer where this structure is available.
Setting up your own entity gives you a permanent local presence and may be more suitable for larger or long-term operations.
Not always. In many situations, you can employ someone without setting up your own local entity first.
An Employer of Record can employ the person locally on your behalf, while Non-Residential Payroll may be possible in certain countries and situations. If you are planning a larger or longer-term European operation, establishing your own entity may eventually make more sense.
The right approach depends on where you want to hire, whether you already have a local entity and how much control you want to keep over the employment relationship.
Depending on your situation, an Employer of Record, Non-Residential Payroll or your own local entity may be the most suitable option. Our European experts help you compare the possibilities and choose the setup that fits your plans.