Employer of Record discounts and partner pricing through Employ Borderless
EOR pricing has more room in it than the published rate cards suggest. This page covers how partner pricing works and how to pay less for the same provider.
Robbin Schuchmann
Co-founder, Employ Borderless
Can I get a discount on an EOR provider through Employ Borderless?
Employ Borderless holds negotiated partner rates with major EOR providers, so using the advisory usually costs less than going to a provider directly. The size of the saving varies by provider. The advisory is free to the company hiring, so the partner rate is a saving on top of free advice.
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Does using Employ Borderless cost me anything?
Employ Borderless is free to the company hiring, because Employ Borderless is paid a comparable partner fee by the Employer of Record provider you choose. You get the negotiated partner rate and the advice at no cost, so the only money that changes hands is what you pay the provider for employing your team.
How big is the discount Employ Borderless can get me?
The saving scales with your headcount, because the negotiated partner rate Employ Borderless holds sits below the provider's public list price and applies to every employee each month. Employ Borderless passes that rate on in full, and the advisory itself is free to the company hiring, so the partner rate is a saving on top of free advice.
Is the Employ Borderless discount real?
The Employ Borderless partner rates are genuine rates negotiated directly with the Employer of Record providers and applied to your real headcount before you commit. Employ Borderless holds the agreements and passes the rate to the company hiring at no cost, so you see the saving for your own situation rather than a headline promise.
Will the discount affect the service I get from the provider?
The partner rate is a price arrangement, so you get the same service from the Employer of Record provider at a better rate through Employ Borderless. The provider still handles employment, payroll, and compliance exactly as it would at list price, and the saving simply lowers the per-employee fee.
How does Employ Borderless get a better price than going direct?
Employ Borderless holds partner agreements with the Employer of Record providers that carry rates below the public price list, and it passes those rates to the company hiring. Going direct gives you the list price, while going through Employ Borderless gives you the partner rate plus advice on which provider fits, both free to the company hiring.
Can I get a discount on more than one Employer of Record provider?
Employ Borderless holds negotiated partner rates across major Employer of Record providers, so the saving is available whichever provider fits your situation. The exact rate varies by provider and headcount, and Employ Borderless shows the rate for the providers that match your countries and team size.
How do I get a discount on an Employer of Record provider?
Discounts on EOR services are usually available through partner channels and advisory services that hold negotiated rates. Going through a partner often secures a better price than signing up directly. Employ Borderless passes its negotiated partner rates on to the companies it advises.
Read the ranked guide: Cheapest EOR providers
Do all Employer of Record providers offer discounts?
Most major Employer of Record providers offer partner-channel rates below their public pricing, though the size varies by provider. Employ Borderless holds these rates across the providers it works with and shows which ones apply to your countries and headcount.
Where do Employer of Record discounts come from?
Employer of Record discounts come from partner and channel agreements that carry rates below the provider's public price list, rather than from one-off haggling. Employ Borderless holds these agreements and passes the negotiated rate to the company hiring at no cost.
How much can I save on an Employer of Record?
The saving depends on the provider and your headcount, and it grows with the number of employees because the partner rate applies to each one every month. Employ Borderless shows the negotiated rate for your situation so you can see the saving before choosing a provider.
Can I negotiate a lower Employer of Record price myself?
You can negotiate, and the per-employee fee is the part that usually moves, though a partner rate is typically the floor and hard to beat directly. Employ Borderless gives you that partner rate without running the negotiation yourself, free to the company hiring.
Are Employer of Record discounts worth it?
On a per-employee fee that repeats every month, even a modest rate cut compounds over the length of the contract and across your headcount. Employ Borderless passes the partner rate on for free, so the saving is clear and there is no cost to capturing it.
Cheapest way to use a major Employer of Record provider
The cheapest route to a major EOR is usually through a partner that holds negotiated rates rather than the standard direct sign-up. Compare the partner rate against the public list price before you commit, so the saving is visible upfront. Employ Borderless holds partner rates with major providers and passes them to the companies it advises.
Read the ranked guide: Cheapest EOR providers
How do I get the best price on an Employer of Record provider?
Ask for the partner rate first, since it usually sits below the provider's public price, and anchor any negotiation on the per-employee fee. Employ Borderless provides that partner rate directly, free to the company hiring, so you start at the better price.
Can I get an Employer of Record provider for less than the list price?
The partner rate is typically below the provider's list price, and Employ Borderless passes it to the company hiring in full. The saving depends on your headcount, and Employ Borderless shows the rate for your situation before you commit.
Is an Employer of Record provider cheaper through a partner?
Going through a partner that holds a negotiated rate usually costs less than signing up with the provider directly. Employ Borderless holds those partner rates and passes them to the company hiring, so the route through Employ Borderless is typically the cheaper one.
Is there a discount code for an Employer of Record provider?
The saving comes through a negotiated partner rate rather than a public discount code, because Employer of Record pricing is set per company and headcount. Employ Borderless holds the partner rate and applies it for the company hiring at no cost.
Are there partner discounts for Employer of Record services?
Many EOR providers offer partner-channel discounts beyond their public pricing. Advisory partners hold these negotiated rates and can pass them to the company hiring. Employ Borderless works this way, so its clients see partner pricing alongside free advice.
Is partner pricing available for small companies?
Partner pricing is available regardless of company size, though the total saving scales with headcount. Employ Borderless shows the partner rate for your situation whether you are hiring one person or building a team across several countries.
What is a partner rate for an Employer of Record?
A partner rate is a price negotiated through a channel agreement that sits below the provider's public list, reached through an advisory that holds the agreement rather than by asking the provider directly. Employ Borderless holds these partner rates and passes them to the company hiring at no cost.
How do I access Employer of Record partner pricing?
Partner pricing is reached through an advisory that holds the agreements with the providers, which is how Employ Borderless gives you access. You give your countries and headcount, and Employ Borderless applies the partner rate for the providers that fit, free to the company hiring.
Are partner Employer of Record rates better than going direct?
Partner rates usually sit below the provider's public price, which is why going through a partner can cost less than signing up directly. Employ Borderless passes the partner rate to the company hiring, so you get the lower rate and advice on fit at no cost.
How do I negotiate Employer of Record provider pricing?
EOR pricing is more negotiable than the published rates suggest, especially per-employee fees at volume. Ask for the partner rate, name a competing quote, and negotiate the recurring fee rather than one-time costs. Working through a partner who already holds negotiated rates removes the need to negotiate yourself.
Is the partner rate the lowest I can get?
The partner rate is usually the floor, though volume and contract length can move it a little further at higher headcount. Employ Borderless starts you at the partner rate, so you begin from the lower number rather than the public list price.
Should I negotiate or just use a partner rate?
Using a partner rate skips the negotiation and usually lands at or below what you would reach yourself, which is why it is the simpler route for most companies. Employ Borderless gives you that partner rate at no cost, and explains where headcount or contract length could move it further.
How do I get a better Employer of Record rate?
Anchor on the per-employee fee and trade volume or contract length for a lower rate, or take the partner rate directly. Employ Borderless provides that partner rate for free to the company hiring, which usually lands at or below what you would reach on your own.
Which part of an Employer of Record quote is negotiable?
The per-employee fee is the most movable part of an Employer of Record quote, because it repeats every month and scales with headcount. Employ Borderless already holds a negotiated rate on that fee, so you get the better price without running the negotiation.
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