Global Employment Services for NGOs
Your Funds May Be Tied. Your Ability To Deliver Impact Needn’t Be.
We take care of international employment so you can focus on making the world a better place.
Trusted by our customers
Bold missions deserve
bold support
NGOs operate on the front lines of change — and navigating the complexities of global employment shouldn’t slow you down. That’s why our hands-on, service-led approach is built around your needs.
Whether it’s setting up an entity, acting as your Employer of Record, managing contractors, or running global payroll, we deliver proactive expertise and practical solutions that keep you compliant and confident. And we’re not just a name in your inbox — we’re always at the other end of the phone, ready to guide you through every challenge, so your mission can thrive anywhere in the world.
Your MissionOur Expertise
Global Advisory
Strategic Global Consulting
We start by deeply understanding your organizational goals — not just where you’re going, but why. Our global expansion consultants map your hiring and operational needs to the realities of each country you operate in.
Agile Market Entry
Agile Market Entry
From war zones to emerging economies, we help you establish a legal presence or avoid needing one entirely. Through Entity Setup and management, EOR Employer of Record, or Contractor management, we match the right hiring model to your mission, timeline, and risk profile.
Compliance Without Compromise
Full Compliance, Always
Local labor laws, NGO-specific regulations, foreign funding rules — we’ve seen it all. We handle every aspect of legal, financial, and employment compliance so you stay audit-ready and reputation-secure.
Operational Efficiency
HR Admin Removed
From payroll automation to streamlined onboarding, we cut admin load so you can focus on your cause.
Taxes
Taxes Simplified
Global taxation is complex — especially for NGO’s. We ensure your tax obligations are handled in-country with clarity and compliance, removing the risk of penalties or delays in funding disbursement.
We support over 200 NGO’s worldwide
Where best to go.
Who best to hire.
How best to operate.
We support across organizations at every stage of their growth.
From researching new markets, to entry and expansion, to committing and putting down roots and optimizing for efficiency – we are there to accelerate growth and ensure compliance
Research
Enter & Expand
Commit
Optimize
eBook
Global Expansion for NGO’s: Navigating International Hiring and Operations.
As NGOs grow their footprint, they face significant complexity. Without the right framework in place, even the most well-intentioned expansion efforts can introduce risk, disrupt operations, or compromise funding.
In this eBook we explore:
- The key considerations NGOs must address when employing overseas including the pros and cons of different employment models
- The regulatory and tax landscapes across various countries
- How NGO classifications differ globally and the impact this can have on compliance
- What is required to avoid potential pitfalls to successfully employ international talent.
“Their expertise and understanding of the unique hiring, payment, and human resource practices in each country has been nothing short of outstanding. Our Client Success Manager, has done just that … ensured our success. Her availability and willingness to engage on a personal level has made all the difference.”
“Excellent service, especially from our account manager who has gone above and beyond to help us use the platform effectively. Our manager, significantly simplifies my workload. It is like having your own TopSource HR representative on your team.”
“TopSource has been our go-to resource for international hiring. They are responsive, thorough, respectful and knowledgeable. The Client Success team has provided us with the utmost customer service, and the more we use TopSource, the more, it gives us access to more resources and knowledge.”
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ExploreFrequentlyasked questions
You can transition to your own entity at any time with appropriate notice. We’ll support the process to ensure legal compliance.
Yes, you can start with EOR and transition to your own entity when ready, using our setup services.
Yes, our EOR services are fully compliant with German labor laws.
Onboarding usually takes 5–10 business days, depending on the country and documentation.