Pay contractors worldwide
Hire and pay contractors in 120+ countries with no extra monthly fees or new software to manage. Gusto’s Global Contractor Payments makes it simple to pay your team in their local currency, stay compliant, and keep all your people — domestic and global — in one trusted platform.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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!
Gusto currently offers global contractor payments, including contractor onboarding and reporting, in more than 120 countries around the world (and counting).
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.
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.
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