Multiplier is a global employment platform founded in Singapore in 2020 that has quickly established itself in the international hiring space. The company provides Employer of Record (EOR), Professional Employer Organization (PEO), and global payroll services, enabling businesses to hire, onboard, manage, and pay employees and contractors across more than 150 countries without establishing local legal entities. With over $77.2 million in funding from 14 investors, Multiplier has built a comprehensive platform particularly strong in APAC region hiring, offering multi-lingual contracts, robust compliance management, and employee stock ownership plans.
Multiplier's primary "Hire Employees" plan handles international employment complexities including:
The dedicated "Pay Freelancers" plan offers:
Multiplier's standalone Global Payroll product (starting at $20 per employee per month) provides centralized payroll processing for businesses with or without local entities, simplifying multi-country payment operations.
The platform integrates compliance, payroll, onboarding, and timesheets into one streamlined system with:
Multiplier maintains compliance through:
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP): Facilitates equity grants to employees globally with customizable vesting periods, plan rules, and liquidity terms
Multi-lingual Contracts: Supports contracts in local languages with automatic creation based on onboarding parameters
Insurance Benefits: Tiered packages (bronze, silver, gold) with detailed factsheets for each coverage level
Multiplier offers transparent, flat-rate pricing:
| Plan | Price | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Hire Employees (EOR) | $400 per employee per month | Contracts, payroll, benefits, ESOPs, expense management, support |
| Pay Freelancers | $40 per freelancer per month | Contracts, multi-currency payments, benefits, support |
| Global Payroll | Starting at $20 per employee per month | Centralized payroll processing |
Note that employee insurance packages are priced separately from the EOR plan, with basic coverage starting around $20 per employee per month, varying based on coverage level and location.
Multiplier's integration capabilities are currently limited to select HCM tools:
While the company states they are expanding integrations, businesses requiring extensive system connectivity may find this aspect restrictive. Some users have also noted limitations in customization capabilities, particularly regarding contract clauses and leave type configurations.
Multiplier provides:
The implementation process focuses on five key steps: eligibility, basic details, compensation, insurance, and compliance, with built-in error notifications to ensure regulatory adherence.
Multiplier is best suited for:
Multiplier presents a compelling solution for businesses focused on rapid international expansion, particularly in the APAC region. Its strengths in compliance management, multi-lingual contract generation, and ESOP administration make it attractive for companies entering new markets without establishing local entities. However, organizations requiring extensive system integration or deep customization should carefully evaluate the platform's current limitations against their specific needs. For companies prioritizing compliant, fast global hiring via EOR services, Multiplier offers a robust, user-friendly solution with strong emphasis on legal compliance and employee experience.
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