Contractor
of Record
When you hire independent contractors, you bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that can help you execute projects efficiently and accurately.
What do we do ?
We can help you hire independent contractors throughout the world. Our established recruitment networks have track records of securing outstanding talent to work on limited-term projects. We then handle the payroll and administration of anyone we help you hire.
What is an independent contractor?
What is an independent contractor?
Independent contractors are seasoned specialists in their professional field who work on limited-term projects. Contractors generally provide their own tools and materials to undertake their duties and can be integrated into existing teams or work independently.
How to Hire Independent Contractors Globally
1. Consultation: Define Your Contractor Hiring Strategy
Our process identifies the best market entry strategy based on your specific goals and requirements.
2. Contractor Hiring: Source Talent in Target Countries
We assist in identifying and compliantly recruiting top independent contractors in your target country(ies).
3. Onboarding Contractors: Prepare Your Independent Contractors for Success
Our team helps with the onboarding process, providing new collaborators with all necessary documentation and support for a smooth start.
4. Payroll Management: Manage Payments and Tax Compliance
Pay your contractors as needed—per fixed amount or per task—while ensuring full compliance with the Service Agreement.
5. Compliance Monitoring: Stay Updated on Local Contractor Regulations Monitoring
Our experts are constantly updated with any regulatory changes that could impact your business.
6. Reporting: Monitor Contractor Performance and Payments
Receive regular updates on payroll, compliance, and workforce performance.
Incentivized to deliver
Independent contractors are paid on a project-by-project basis. That means, it is in their interest to complete those projects in the most efficient manner possible, while also meeting the highest quality standards, given that their flow of work is built on reputation.
Avoid the risk of contractor misclassification
Avoid the risk of contractor misclassification
Frequently asked questions
1. What is Serviap Global’s Contractor of Record (CoR) service?
Serviap Global’s Contractor of Record (CoR) service allows you to legally engage and pay international contractors without opening local entities or navigating complex regulations on your own. We take care of compliant contracts, documentation, invoicing, and payments, while you focus on managing the day-to-day work and results.
2. When should we use a Contractor of Record instead of hiring employees?
A Contractor of Record is ideal when you need flexible, project-based talent or highly specialized professionals who prefer to work as independent contractors. It’s a strong option when you want to test a new market, scale a project quickly, or work with talent in multiple countries without immediately committing to permanent employment or setting up a local company.
3. How is Serviap Global’s CoR different from freelance platforms or agencies?
Freelance platforms mainly connect you with talent, but they rarely assume responsibility for local compliance, misclassification risk, or ongoing contractor management. With Serviap Global, you get a partner that understands labor and tax rules in each country, issues compliant contracts, manages payments, and supports both you and your contractors with responsive, human support.
4. In which countries can Serviap Global support Contractor of Record services?
We support contractor engagements across Latin America, North America, Europe, and other key regions, leveraging our in-country experts and trusted partners. Our roots are in Latin America, so we are particularly strong in helping clients build remote teams in this region, while still offering truly global coverage.
5. How does Serviap Global help reduce contractor misclassification risk?
Before onboarding, we review each role, working arrangement, and level of control to confirm it fits a genuine contractor model under local rules. We design contracts accordingly, keep documentation up to date, and monitor regulatory changes. Our goal is to help you work confidently with international contractors, minimizing the risk of them being reclassified as employees.
6. How are contractors onboarded and paid through Serviap Global?
You select the contractor and agree on the scope and rate. Serviap Global then prepares a compliant contract, collects the necessary documentation, and completes onboarding. Contractors are paid in their local or agreed currency through secure payment methods, and you receive clear, consolidated invoices for your global contractor base.
7. Can Serviap Global support both individual contractors and small teams?
Yes. We can onboard and manage single contractors, small specialist teams, or larger groups spread across several countries. Whether you are building your first remote role in a new market or scaling a distributed contractor network, we adjust our service to match your growth.
8. How fast can Serviap Global onboard a new contractor?
In many cases, once we have the required information (contractor details, scope of work, rate, and start date), we can complete onboarding in a few business days, depending on the country. Our processes are designed to move fast without sacrificing compliance or documentation quality.
9. Can we later convert a contractor to an employee with Serviap Global?
Absolutely. If a contractor role evolves into a long-term position, we can help you convert that engagement into a compliant employment relationship—either by using our Employer of Record (EOR) service or supporting you as you establish your own local entity. We guide both you and the worker through the transition.
10. How does Serviap Global protect our data and intellectual property?
Our agreements can include robust clauses on IP assignment, confidentiality, and data protection, making clear that all work produced belongs to your company. Combined with our knowledge of local regulations and best practices in each market, this helps safeguard your intellectual property and sensitive information across borders.
11. How does pricing work for your Contractor of Record service?
We typically charge a transparent service fee per contractor, either as a fixed monthly amount or based on the contractor’s invoiced rate, plus any country-specific statutory or payment costs. Before onboarding, we provide a clear proposal so you understand your total cost per contractor and can plan your budget with confidence.
12. Why choose Serviap Global as our Contractor of Record partner?
Serviap Global combines global reach with local expertise, especially across Latin America. We offer multilingual support, flexible engagement models, and a consultative approach to expanding your contractor network. Our role is not only to handle paperwork, but to help you grow internationally in a safe, agile, and human way.