Establishing an entity, understanding national regulations and paying employees in a specific country can be time-consuming and expensive.

Can you use an employer of record to hire for executive roles?

Of course. Every type of employment can be covered by global EOR services, from general employees all the way up to the C-suite. This applies whether they’re working full-time, part-time or as a contractor.

When should you use an EOR?

Partnering with a global employer of record is ideal if you’re planning any sort of expansion but are uncertain whether or not you want to have a larger presence in a specific country. This is because it gives you local presence without the direct risk or hassle of managing an entity in-country.

What is the difference between EOR and PEO?

When you partner with an EOR, you can start hiring and managing payroll straight away because the EOR acts as your local registered entity. On the other hand, local entities still have to be registered before you can access any PEO functions.

Is an EOR like a staffing or recruitment agency?

No, because you’ll still be responsible for recruitment processes, even though the EOR will take care of employee services from a legal standpoint. However, we’re still able to provide local recruitment support and hiring practice advice if you feel you need it.

How do you pay workers in other countries?

You can set up legal entities to run payroll directly, but this can be time-consuming, expensive and prone to error. Outsourcing to a third party, either using a PEO or EOR, removes much of the complexity, as well as reducing the risk of holding the legal entity yourself.

When should you move to a global payroll service?

The best time to move to a global payroll service is when you're planning expansion into new countries, have many different sub-offices around the world that need managing, or if you're operating in a country where there are special tax rules for international business operations.

What are the benefits of international payroll services?

These services give you better visibility and transparency of your payroll across all the countries where you do business. As a result, it's much easier to spot areas where improvements can be made, helping you cut costs and improve employee experiences.

Which services are provided by top international payroll service providers?

A good global payroll service will encompass every single duty and responsibility related to your payroll, from initial implementation through to payroll processing and tax remittance. You'll also be able to monitor payroll performance at any time.

Which country's laws apply to foreign workers?

Payroll regulations vary from country to country. Additionally, some countries apply their own rules to international employees, while others don't. Keeping track of all the different regulations can be complex, which is where a global payroll partner can be so useful.

NGO Expansion | Global HR, EOR & Payroll for Non-Profit Organisations

Let us power your NGO expansion with our extensive global HR, EOR and payroll services for non-profit organisations. We understand the challenges you face and our experts can help you optimise international operations setup, reduce administrative costs and manage overseas staff more cost-effectively.

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Why choose TopSource to help support your NGO expansion?

The TopSource Worldwide team boasts an unrivalled breadth of support for global NGO expansion, offering local expertise in almost any region or entity. We're a true one-stop shop for any type of establishment and local presence required.

We have experience working with over 100 non-profit organisations and a team specialising in global NGO solutions.

Our extensive global employment advisory services guide you through every step of your expansion journey, from the planning and preparation stage to ongoing support and compliance management.

Our clients get a dedicated point of contact and we offer comprehensive HR, EOR and payroll services for non-profit organisations, including higher education providers. See how our experts can empower your future growth.

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Entity Setup
Accounting
Payroll
HR
Compliance
Advisory Services
EOR

Entity set-up, registration & licensing

Leave the admin, stress and complexity of global entity management to us. We can set up legal entities for your NGO in new territories, or assume the management and official responsibility for your existing ones, so you don't have to worry about payment delays, currency conversions or unnecessary bank fees. Our entity setup, payroll compliance and simplified accounting processes help you overcome legal, border and time-zone barriers.

Our global entity setup solutions for non-profits include:

Entity advisory and establishment
Local tax and employer registrations, bank account setup
In-country NGO licensing

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Outsourced account and reporting

Let us take the strain of handling your day-to-day accounting processes when expanding into new countries. TopSource can take care of your purchase-to-pay transactions reliably and quickly while seamlessly managing expense claims, order-to-cash, reporting and reconciliations.

Enjoy modern, dynamic accounting expertise for less, including:

Outsourced, in-country accounting and reporting
Any applicable local tax and levies filings, such as VAT
Ongoing reporting and communications with your organisation headquarters

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Non-profit payroll services

Whether you're expanding into new countries or you need to run payroll in multiple territories concurrently, TopSource has simple and cost-effective non-profit payroll services for all your global needs. We ensure your payroll always runs accurately and on time, thanks to fully compliant processing for even the most dispersed teams. Offering experienced global payroll experts and access to skilled chartered accountants, we give you confidence and peace of mind that your payroll will be seamless and compliant.

Our payroll solutions for NGOs include:

Global payroll management
Withholding and payroll tax submission
Regular review and compliance management

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HR services for non-profit organisations

Hand the risk of expanding into a new territory to us as your global EOR service provider. You can take full advantage of our experience and expertise with employment law in more than 180 countries, and let us assume the responsibility of establishing your legal entity. We can help complete employment contracts, manage employee benefits, and manage hiring and onboarding processes end-to-end. That way, you can test the waters of global expansion quickly, easily and with full compliance with all relevant regulations.

Our global HR services for non-profit organisations include:

Locally compliant employment contract and benefits setup
Leave tracking and benefits administration
Immigration and foreign country work permits
Expatriate assignments
Training, mobility and performance monitoring
Background checks

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Statutory compliance

TopSource Worldwide's team of global experts know the ins and outs of employment laws and regulations across the world. Working with us gives you peace of mind that you'll remain compliant, in whatever regions you're looking to expand.

Our statutory compliance solutions for global NGOs include:

Statutory compliance calendar management, including license renewal and annual returns
Non-profit payroll and employment law compliance
Tax, financial reporting and compliance

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Global advisory and M&A support

Mergers and acquisitions often lead to large-scale organisational and logistical changes, leaving NGOs exposed to various risks, challenges and global employment requirements. TopSource can support you throughout the process.

Our global advisory services for non-profit organisations include:

Entity support during global M&A processes (tax, HR and accounting)
Employee transitions and personnel management
Tax office queries and local accounting compliance

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Employer of Record (EOR) services for NGOs

With our EOR services for NGOs, we take care of onboarding, payroll, benefits, tax, foreign exchange, insurance and more, and we’ll even assume the legal responsibility - leaving you to focus on growing your organisation.

Benefits you'll enjoy include:

Fast deployment to get started in new regions quickly
Easy NGO expansion - leave the legal entity responsibility to us and streamline the set-up admin
Stress-free experience with access local, in-country support every step of the way

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Common questions about global NGO expansion

We just received a grant for a project in a new country. How do we hire and operate there?

Depending on the urgency, duration, and scope of your project we can assist you either through Employer of Record (EOR), by registering and supporting a local nonprofit in-country on your behalf, or a combination of the two. We would be happy to advise (at no cost of course) which fits your specific priorities best.

We have a foreign entity that has been dormant for years. How can we tell if we are compliant, or if we owe any penalties?

We can perform a “health check” on your registration within days to a couple of weeks, and help you bring the entity back to good standing with the local government.

We just set up a nonprofit entity in a new country, are we tax-exempt?

Tax regulations for NGOs differ by country – oftentimes charitable activities are exempt from VAT and income tax automatically, but in many cases, additional applications are required. We can quickly assess these for you, and help you apply for any beneficial status you may not already have.

We are pursuing a grant/donation, but the funder requires a local bank account. What do we do?

We can determine if receipt of this funding requires setting up a new entity and bank account, and if so we can prioritise the incorporation for you to receive the funds ASAP.

Benefits

Benefits of our dedicated NGO expansion services

Get dedicated support from experts that care

We establish your non-profit organisation in-country, obtain tax-exempt status, get grants, file immigration paperwork, and comply with local labour laws and reciprocal tax agreements. Whether you're beginning your expansion journey or operating in different regions, we take a highly responsive approach and provide dedicated support.

Establish your NGO in-country

With deep, in-country support and a global team of accounting, finance, tax, legal and compliance experts, we’ll streamline your operations, giving you cost savings and improved efficiencies. We’ll also make sure you comply with country or industry-specific licensing or staff screening requirements.

Employ staff competitively and compliantly

Employ new staff the way that works best for you – via your own in-country legal entity, through TopSource Worldwide’s in-country legal entity or on a contractor basis. We can handle your ongoing non-profit HR requirements too, including onboarding, payroll, leave tracking and benefits administration.

Reduce your risk of non-compliance

Staying informed of fast-changing labour, legal and tax reporting requirements in multiple countries can be extremely hard work. We can do this legwork for you, so you can enjoy peace of mind, knowing your non-profit organisation is compliant.

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How it works

Give us your EOR instruction

We’ll onboard your NGO and employees via a dedicated account manager.

Start hiring and onboarding talent

With our support, you can grow your team in new territories quickly.

Leave the responsibility to us

We ensure your NGO's employees are hired legally, smoothly and ethically.

Focus on your NGO's future growth

While you make your organisation a success, we take care of day-to-day payroll and HR.

”With TopSource we were able to have employees hired or maintained in Nutreco without having to establish an entity in these countries for only 1-2 employees. I think most countries are covered by TopSource, so they can help us with almost all cases. Good advice on conditions and direct contact with employees. Invoicing done directly to the company. An easy process compared to hiring employees by ourselves.”

Annette van Duijnhoven

Nutreco

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"We searched the market for a local payroll vendor in 2014 and we chose TopSource as our partner. We were looking for error free and timely payroll processing and TopSource Worldwide delivers this, saving us time and money. We have worked together for 8 years now and would recommend them to anyone.”

Praveen Lihinar

Sungard Availability Services India Pvt Ltd

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”TopSource Worldwide has a detailed and methodical onboarding process that made it easy for us to get set up and running with our UK employee. They were able to take the worry out of trying to comply with all local laws and regulations. Because they have this knowledge we do not have to research on our own and hope we are in compliance. This has saved us hours of time and gives both the company and employees a sense of security.”

Supervisor

Client based in Ft Worth, Texas, USA

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”We’re thrilled to have helped create a dynamic new employment solutions group, backing a highly talented team in a high-growth market. Now we’re looking forward to helping the group grow even faster.”

Vice President of HR

Client based in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

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Global Expansion Services for NGOs

Why choose TopSource to help support your NGO expansion?