Pay contractors in 120+ countries

With Gusto, onboarding and paying global contractors takes just a few clicks. We’ll help you comply with tax laws and remove unnecessary paperwork—and we don’t even charge a monthly contractor fee.

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All your team members, all in one platform.

Whether you have US or global contractors, you can easily manage and pay your entire global team, all in one place.

Affordable pricing - with no extra fees.

We don’t charge monthly fees, and only a small fee when global contractors get paid.

Automated payments to streamline payroll.

Set up recurring schedules to ensure your team gets paid on time, every time. Contractors can even self-onboard.

“Gusto has been very easy to use, and with the addition of global contractor payments, I’ve been able to keep all payments to staff/contractors in one place.”

Alex Morse

CEO, Hopsie Inc.

Quick & easy international payments

Paying global contractors has never been so smooth.

Most global contractor payroll providers are limited, slow, costly, and…clunky. But with Gusto’s all-in-one payroll platform, you can manage your team abroad as easily as your team back home. Contractors get paid in their home currency with the click of a button, and there’s no need to manage multiple accounts or transfer services. With over 120 countries and counting, we’ve got you covered.

Simplify global expansion

Easily scale your business across borders.

Have the confidence to hire the best people for your business, no matter where they call home. Our people-friendly platform lets you leverage a global talent pool while keeping administration tasks—and costs—to a minimum. Global contractors help you reduce overhead, access untapped labor markets, and diversify your team. So let us handle the paperwork while you spend more time doing what you do best.

Streamline your workflow

Take the guesswork out of onboarding your team abroad.

Gusto’s robust international payments system keeps you protected while getting your global workforce off the ground. Our same-day self-onboarding and cloud-based flow help keep your team on track so your new hires can hit the ground running. Add in seamlessly integrated onboarding, international payments backed up by powerful reporting, and compliance guidance, and going global just got a whole lot better.

How do I pay global contractors with Gusto?

With Gusto’s built-in international payments, the best way to pay global contractors is as easy as paying your team in the U.S.
Simply add them as a contractor in Gusto, and Gusto will reach out to get their forms filed and bank account set up. Once your contractor submits their forms you’re ready to go!

How many countries do Gusto’s global contractor payments support?

Gusto currently offers global contractor payments, including contractor onboarding and reporting, in more than 120 countries around the world (and counting).

How long does it take to process payments to global contractors?

Paying global contractors with Gusto is much faster than most international payment services. Once you submit the payroll, your contractor typically receives the funds in 2–5 business days. We’ll also send them an email notifying them that their payment has been released. Additionally, contractors can login to their Gusto account to check the status of their payments.

What tax documents do I need to pay global contractors?

For most global contractor payments, your contractor will need to fill out either a W-8 BEN for individuals or W-8 BEN-E for a business. These forms are similar to a 1099, except they are for contractors located outside of the U.S. who are not U.S. residents or citizens. Luckily, Gusto helps your global contractors fill out the correct forms. Learn more.