Global Expansion Solutions
Expand your business seamlessly with our Global Expansion Solutions. Hire, pay, and manage talent compliantly in 190+ countries without establishing local entities.
25
+ Years of Industry Leadership
Launch Global Teams Faster
Skip the cost and hassle of setting up foreign entities. With Acumen International’s Global Employer of Record, hire top talent across 190+ countries — no upfront investment, no compliance headaches, no long waits. Focus on entering new markets, and we will have your teams up and running in weeks.
New Markets: Enter, Test, Scale, Withdraw
Consider these pivotal advantages that make Global EOR a powerful alternative to local entity setups. Test new markets with low commitment. Easy entry, easy exit, no risks.
Accelerated Market Entry
Start operations in new markets within weeks, avoiding the delays of legal entity setup and navigating complex bureaucracy efficiently.”
Risk-Free Market Testing
Test new markets without heavy commitments. Expand, pivot, or withdraw based on market feedback, keeping your expansion strategy agile. Scale your operations up or down, without the burden of long-term infrastructure commitments.
Scale Across Multiple Regions
Expand into several countries simultaneously using established EOR infrastructure —enter diverse regions with uniform speed and efficiency.
Avoid Permanent Establishment Risk
Reduce the chances of triggering Permanent Establishment tax liabilities by using EOR services that keep you compliant and reduce legal risks.
Low-Cost Market Exit
Exit markets easily and avoid significant liquidation costs, legal fees, and bureaucratic
hurdles associated with local entities.
Challenges of Setting Up Local Entities
Establishing local entities comes with significant obstacles, from complex compliance to high costs. Here are the key challenges faced by businesses when expanding globally through traditional entity setup.
High Setup Costs
Legal fees, entity registration, and infrastructure require a significant upfront investment, making market entry expensive.
Compliance Burden
Navigating local regulations and labour laws requires substantial expertise, and non-compliance can lead to costly penalties.
Difficult
Market Exit
Exiting a market is complicated by local laws, severance liabilities, and liquidation costs, which can be financially draining.
Lengthy Setup Time
Establishing an entity can take 3-6 months, delaying market entry and the ability to take advantage of emerging opportunities.
In a world of cold, impersonal platforms, Acumen International is your trusted Global EOR partner, bringing the warmth of human connection and the agility to navigate the unpredictable.
We’re here to empower your business, turning challenges into opportunities, with confidence.
Nick Ganzha
CEO and Founder at Acumen International
190+
Countries Worldwide
Avoid Local Incorporation Challenges
When expanding globally, the choice between a traditional local entity and a Global Employer of Record can determine the speed, risk, and efficiency of your market entry. Here’s how Acumen International’s approach to global growth stands out.
Traditional Entity
Setup Costs
Local setup and maintenance involves substantial costs— charter funds, legal fees, and infrastructure.
We Offer
- Flexible market entry with minimal investment
- No need for charter funds or infrastructure
- Service fees that scale down with business growth
Tax and Regulatory Exposure
Establishing a local entity risks Permanent Establishment, leading to tax liabilities.
We Offer
- Mitigation of PE risks with EOR compliance and support
- Clear separation from local tax burdens
- Expert advice on local activities to avoid PE risk rriggers
Time-Intensive Market Entry
Entity setup can take 6–12 months, delaying your ability to start operations.
We Offer
- Rapid market entry within weeks
- Fully compliant hiring from day one
- Streamlined employee onboarding
Restricted Flexibility
Local incorporation ties you to long-term commitments, complicating exits.
We Offer
- Agile market entry and exit with minimal commitments
- Flexible scaling across regions as needed
- Low-risk withdrawal without liquidation costs
3 Steps to Simplified Global Expansion
Our Global Hiring Expertise
Our Global Employer of Record solutions are designed not just for compliance, but for enabling tangible growth, strategic insights, and operational excellence in every market you enter.
- Industry-Specific ExpertiseTailored employment solutions for key sectors, from tech and healthcare to manufacturing. Our industry-specific expertise ensures your expansion aligns with regulatory and operational needs unique to your industry.
- Cross-Functional IntegrationCentralise global HR, payroll, and compliance into a single, unified process—delivering transparency and efficiency across your operations.
- Global Talent AdvisoryReceive strategic guidance on talent acquisition, tailored to local markets, helping you find, onboard, and retain top talent while considering cultural and regulatory differences.
Hire Anywhere. Expand Without Limits.
Global Payroll Calculator
Discover the True Cost of Hire
With Global Payroll Calculator
Are you ready to take control of your global hiring costs? Our Global Payroll Calculator provides instant, accurate estimates for net-to-gross and gross-to-net calculations, including taxes, social contributions, and employer burdens in 190 countries.
Get a clear picture of your total employment costs before you hire.
- Instant Calculations
- Country-specific insights
- Detailed breakdowns
- Net-to-gross. Gross-to-net
Global Compliance Guide
Your Strategic Guide to Global Hiring
Global Compliance Guidegives businesses the confidence to hire internationally with full compliance.
Designed to navigate the complexities of global regulations, this tool helps you manage risks, avoid penalties, and ensure compliance with local tax, employment, and social security laws across multiple countries.
Whether expanding to new markets or managing an existing global workforce, rely on the Global Compliance Guide to streamline your operations and safeguard your business from regulatory challenges.
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Seamless Expansion. Zero Compliance Risks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can Acumen International help us expand into new markets quickly?
We enable seamless market entry without the need to establish local entities. Our global infrastructure handles employment, payroll, compliance, and tax obligations, so you can hire and operate in new regions with speed and confidence.
What’s the difference between using an Global Employer of Record (EOR) and setting up a local entity?
A Global EOR allows you to legally hire employees in foreign markets without incorporating a local business. This saves time, reduces costs, and ensures compliance with regional labour laws — whereas setting up an entity requires higher investments, long-term committment and extensive legal, tax, and regulatory processes.
Can we hire in multiple countries at the same time?
Yes, our Global EOR solutions support multi-country hiring, allowing you to scale your workforce across different regions simultaneously. We take care of local employment regulations so you can focus on growth.
