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A remote contractor is an independent professional who works from anywhere, delivering results without joining your payroll. In this post, we’ll break down what a remote contractor is, how they differ from employees or freelancers, and when hiring one makes sense—plus key tips for managing the relationship smoothly.

For an international hire, the key paperwork is a strong Independent Contractor Agreement. This contract is your main protection, outlining the work, payment, and intellectual property rights. You must also collect country-specific tax forms to comply with local laws and prevent employee misclassification. Getting this right protects both your business and your new contractor. Find out all the paperwork and how to collect them in our post below

Finding great talent doesn't have to be limited to your own country. This post is your complete guide to hiring an independent contractor who lives somewhere else in the world. We'll walk you through the entire process, from figuring out the role and finding the right person to handling the tricky stuff like international contracts and taxes.

When hiring international contractors, a “one-size-fits-all” contract, in most cases, doesn’t cut it. Instead, what you need is a locally compliant contract: one that aligns with the local labor laws, tax rules, and legal norms of each contractor’s country. It’s not just paperwork; it’s a legal safeguard. Let’s break down exactly what this means in this post, and why it matters.

Onboarding is an important aspect of working with a remote independent contractor. Do it right, and you have a new team member with great work. Get it wrong, and a lot of things could break. How do you onboard contractors? If you're looking for a way to get them started on their project in the best of condition, here's a post you should read.

Every client is perfect... until they are not. Before a client shows starts to not honour the end of their deal, there are usually signs in the beginning, which we sometimes do not recognize. In this guide, we'll take you through the red flags you should look out for as a remote contractor when entering into a deal with a new client

You work on your own terms. You set your own time. And take in the number of clients you want. But how do you handle taxes? Who do you pay these taxes to? Your original country? Your Tax Residency? And what are the rules governing taxation for a remote contractor? We'll answer these and many more in this blog.

The sheer number of global talent platforms can make finding a skilled remote contractor daunting. Thankfully, we've combed through the web to bring you 10 of the best in the market. These platforms are trusted by companies around the world, and they have lots of highly-skilled, vetted talent that you can tap into. Let's take a look.