Contractors vs sole proprietor: Understanding the difference

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Contractors vs sole proprietor: Understanding the difference

Learn the differences between an independent contractor vs sole proprietor, including their tax responsibilities, business model, and more with our guide.

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A guide on how to convert a 1099 contractor to a W-2 employee

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A guide on how to convert a 1099 contractor to a W-2 employee

Learn how to convert a 1099 contractor to a W-2 employee, with key steps on reclassification, legal factors, salary, benefits, and taxes.

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A guide to filing 1099 for foreign contractors

Workforce Management

A guide to filing 1099 for foreign contractors

A comprehensive guide to filing 1099 for foreign contractors, types of 1099 forms, and other alternative forms for hiring foreign contractors

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The difference between an independent contractor and a subcontractor

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The difference between an independent contractor and a subcontractor

Understand the Difference between an independent contractor and a subcontractor with this guide.

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Understanding the importance of compliance in contractor management

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Understanding the importance of compliance in contractor management

Read our step-by-step guide on understanding the importance of compliance in contractor management, legally and efficiently, complete with compliance tips.

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Contractor vs self-employed: How are they different?

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Contractor vs self-employed: How are they different?

Learn more about how to classify independent contractor self employed workers. Know how each role differs in taxes, control, benefits, and much more.

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Health insurance for contractors

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Health insurance for contractors

Learn more about health insurance for IT contractors, and help your contractors choose the correct insurance plan. Know the plan types and key considerations.

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What international contractors need to know about 1099s

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What international contractors need to know about 1099s

Learn how 1099 reporting for international contractors works, including tax rules, compliance tips, and whether it's required for overseas freelancers.

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Understanding 1099 tax rates

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Understanding 1099 tax rates

Understanding 1099 Tax Rates | Learn about Understanding 1099 Tax Rates and how Payoneer WFM makes it easy to understand 1099 Tax Rates

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Do 1099 employees get benefits: Understand the difference between W2 and 1099 employees

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Do 1099 employees get benefits: Understand the difference between W2 and 1099 employees

Do 1099 employees get benefits? What is the difference between W-2 and 1099? Explore the blog to learn 1099 employee benefits in detail.

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1099 tax benefits & deductions

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1099 tax benefits & deductions

Want to get the most out of your 1099 tax benefits & deductions? We want to help. Our article breaks down the most common deductions and how to get them.

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Can a full-time position be 1099: A comprehensive guide

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Can a full-time position be 1099: A comprehensive guide

Can A Full-Time Position Be 1099? Explore this guide to know about what are the rules for 1099 employees, including legal guidelines and classification criteria.

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10 compliance checks for independent contractors

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10 compliance checks for independent contractors

Looking for a faster way to determine the proper worker classification? Here’s 10 compliance checks for independent contractors made easy.

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Benefits of hiring an independent contractor

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Benefits of hiring an independent contractor

A quick and easy-to-understand guide covering seven of the most important benefits of hiring an independent contractor.

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AOR vs EOR: How are they different?

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AOR vs EOR: How are they different?

Our latest guide breaks down the key differences so you know exactly when to use each—whether you're scaling with freelancers or full-time talent.

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How to onboard contractors

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How to onboard contractors

Knowing how to onboard contractors isn’t just paperwork. It sets the tone for the entire working relationship. Get it right from day one, and the rest falls into place.

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What contractor paperwork do I need?

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What contractor paperwork do I need?

Contractor paperwork can be incredibly complex, but we’ve got the answers for you here.

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What is a contractor NDA?

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What is a contractor NDA?

You want to ensure that your IP and proprietary software stay safe? You need a contractor NDA that stands up to scrutiny. Learn more about this in the article

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1099 termination letter template

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1099 termination letter template

Need to end a contractor relationship the right way? This 1099 termination letter template gives you a clear, compliant starting point, plus helpful guidance.

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Firing a contractor? Take the right steps

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Firing a contractor? Take the right steps

Firing a contractor is never an easy decision to make, but it’s important to have the right tools at your side if/when the time comes. This guide tells you everything…

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Legal requirements for hiring independent contractors

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Legal requirements for hiring independent contractors

Hiring contractors? Know the rules before you onboard. Here's what every business needs to understand about the legal requirements for hiring independent contractors.

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What to include in an independent contractor agreement?

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What to include in an independent contractor agreement?

Hiring contractors? Here’s what should be included in an independent contractor agreement—so you can stay compliant, protect your business, and scale with confidence.

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Hiring 1099 contractors vs employees

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Hiring 1099 contractors vs employees

Not sure if you want to be hiring 1099 contractors vs employees? Our guide has all the information you need to get started.

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What is a 1096 Form

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What is a 1096 Form

What is IRS Form 1096, and do you need to file it? This quick guide breaks down who it applies to, when it's required, and why it matters for businesses…

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What is Form W-4

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What is Form W-4

What is Form W4? This quick guide explains what it does, when you need it, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

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What a CMS Can and Cannot Do for a Business in Different Countries

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What a CMS Can and Cannot Do for a Business in Different Countries

For modern agencies, scaling means going global, and that means mastering contractor management. A CMS brings order to the chaos of a distributed workforce, but it also has its limits.…

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CMS vs. EOR for Creative Roles: Balancing Speed, Cost, and Control

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CMS vs. EOR for Creative Roles: Balancing Speed, Cost, and Control

Creative agencies are no longer limited by geography. They are turning to global hiring solutions like CMS and EOR to access top talent. Each model offers unique benefits and challenges…

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How to Legally Hire Offshore Marketers Without Setting Up a Local Entity

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How to Legally Hire Offshore Marketers Without Setting Up a Local Entity

Hire talented offshore marketers without setting up a foreign entity. Discover how an Employer of Record (EOR) helps you manage legal, tax, and compliance challenges with ease.

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5 Legal Risks in Scaling Your DevOps Team Internationally and How EOR Solves Them

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5 Legal Risks in Scaling Your DevOps Team Internationally and How EOR Solves Them

Expanding your DevOps team overseas? Discover the five major legal risks of global growth and learn how an Employer of Record (EOR) helps you stay compliant and accelerate hiring.

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From Freelancer to Full-Time: Using EOR to Transition Critical Tech Talent Compliantly

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From Freelancer to Full-Time: Using EOR to Transition Critical Tech Talent Compliantly

Seamlessly convert your top freelancers into full-time team members. Learn how an Employer of Record (EOR) simplifies global hiring and reduces legal risks.

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Managing Compliance for Global DevOps Teams: A Guide to EOR

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Managing Compliance for Global DevOps Teams: A Guide to EOR

Grow your DevOps team across borders with ease. Discover how an Employer of Record (EOR) helps you stay compliant, minimizes legal risks, and simplifies global talent acquisition.

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Growth without Limits: A Revolutionary Approach to Global Workforce Expansion

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Growth without Limits: A Revolutionary Approach to Global Workforce Expansion

Growth without Limits: A Revolutionary Approach to Global Workforce Expansion Discover a scalable and reliable approach to international hiring, payroll, and compliance powered by Payoneer Workforce Management. Get your copy…
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The New Talent Equation: What H-1B Changes Mean for U.S. Business Leaders

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The New Talent Equation: What H-1B Changes Mean for U.S. Business Leaders

The $100,000 H-1B visa fee starting Sept 2025 reshapes U.S. hiring. Learn its impact on businesses and explore global hiring alternatives like EOR.

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Your guide to Singapore payroll

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Your guide to Singapore payroll

Learn everything you need to know about Singapore payroll, including how to pay employees in Singapore, tax contributions, minimum wage, and more.

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Your guide to India payroll

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Your guide to India payroll

Learn all about India payroll, like how to pay employees in India, tax contributions, & minimum wage. Plus, how an EOR helps with payroll in India.

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Your guide to South Africa payroll

Workforce Management

Your guide to South Africa payroll

Learn everything you need to know about South Africa payroll, including how to pay employees in South Africa, tax contributions, minimum wage, and more.

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Your guide to Canada payroll

Workforce Management

Your guide to Canada payroll

Learn everything you need to know about Canada payroll, including how to pay employees, fill out Canadian T4 forms, manage tax contributions, and more.

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Your guide to payroll in Thailand

Workforce Management

Your guide to payroll in Thailand

Find out everything you need to know about payroll management in Thailand, including Thailand’s taxes, minimum wage, employee benefits, and more.

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Planning to hire employees in India? Here’s a quick guide

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Planning to hire employees in India? Here’s a quick guide

Looking to hire employees in India for your U.S. company? Learn about employment in India and how Payoneer Workforce Management helps you hire in India.

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Planning to hire employees in Singapore? Here’s a quick guide

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Planning to hire employees in Singapore? Here’s a quick guide

Learn to hire employees in Singapore compliantly and efficiently. We cover legal requirements, employment contracts, onboarding, benefits, and tax obligations.

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Planning to hire in South Africa? Here’s a quick guide

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Planning to hire in South Africa? Here’s a quick guide

Learn how to hire in South Africa compliantly and efficiently. We cover legal requirements, employment contracts, onboarding, benefits, and tax obligations.

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Planning to hire employees in Canada? Here’s a quick guide

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Planning to hire employees in Canada? Here’s a quick guide

Are you hiring Canadian employees for your U.S. company? Learn about employment in Canada and how Payoneer Workforce Management helps simplify hiring in Canada.

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Planning to hire employees in Thailand? Here’s a quick guide

Workforce Management

Planning to hire employees in Thailand? Here’s a quick guide

Looking to hire employees in Thailand for your US company? Learn about employment in Thailand and how Payoneer Workforce Management makes it easy to hire in Thailand.

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Why Employer of Record is winning over entity setup

Workforce Management

Why Employer of Record is winning over entity setup

Why Employer of Record is winning over entity setup Discover how top companies are replacing slow, costly entity setups with agile, data-backed EOR strategies, so they can scale faster, stay…
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Using an employer of record in Costa Rica

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Using an employer of record in Costa Rica

Learn how Payoneer Workforce Management's Employer of Record services in Costa Rica help simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Using an employer of record in Chile

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Using an employer of record in Chile

Learn how Payoneer Workforce Management's EOR Chile services help simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Using an employer of record in Vietnam

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Using an employer of record in Vietnam

Find out more about how Payoneer Workforce Management's EOR in Vietnam helps simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Looking for an employer of record in Portugal? Here’s what you need to know

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Looking for an employer of record in Portugal? Here’s what you need to know

Learn how Payoneer Workforce Management’s services in Portugal help handle payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance.

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Using an employer of record in Japan

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Using an employer of record in Japan

Learn how to use an Employer of Record in Japan. Payoneer Workforce Management’s EOR services in Japan help simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Looking for an employer of record in Italy? Here’s what you need to know

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Looking for an employer of record in Italy? Here’s what you need to know

Learn Payoneer Workforce Management’s services in Italy simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Using an employer of record in Hong Kong

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Using an employer of record in Hong Kong

See the benefits of using an Employer of Record to hire talent in Hong Kong. EOR solutions in Hong Kong simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Using an employer of record in Colombia

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Using an employer of record in Colombia

See how Payoneer Workforce Management's EOR services in Colombia help simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Looking for an employer of record in China? Here’s what you need to know

Workforce Management

Looking for an employer of record in China? Here’s what you need to know

Learn how Payoneer Workforce Management in China helps simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Looking for an employer of record in Ireland? Here’s what you need to know

Workforce Management

Looking for an employer of record in Ireland? Here’s what you need to know

Learn how Payoneer Workforce Management’s services can help in Ireland, including onboarding, paying, and managing employees.

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Using an employer of record in Indonesia

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Using an employer of record in Indonesia

Find out more about what an Employer of Record in Indonesia does. Payoneer Workforce Management’s EOR solutions in Indonesia help simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Using an employer of record in Australia

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Using an employer of record in Australia

Learn how to use an Employer of Record in Australia. Payoneer Workforce Management EOR solutions in Australia simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Looking for an employer of record in Germany? Here’s what you need to know

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Looking for an employer of record in Germany? Here’s what you need to know

Learn what a Workforce Management Platform does. We outline the key services, including hiring, onboarding, paying, and managing employees.

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Looking for an Employer of Record in the Philippines? Here’s What You Need to Know

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Looking for an Employer of Record in the Philippines? Here’s What You Need to Know

Learn what a Workforce Management Platform in the Philippines does. We outline the key services, including hiring, onboarding, paying, and managing employees.

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Using an employer of record in Mexico

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Using an employer of record in Mexico

Learn how Payoneer Workforce Management’s EOR service in Mexico simplifies compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Looking for an employer of record in Malaysia? Here’s what you need to know

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Looking for an employer of record in Malaysia? Here’s what you need to know

Find out how Payoneer Workforce Management services in Malaysia help simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Looking for an employer of record in France? Here’s what you need to know

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Looking for an employer of record in France? Here’s what you need to know

Learn how Payoneer Workforce Management’s services in France help simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Looking for an employer of record in Spain? Here’s what you need to know

Workforce Management

Looking for an employer of record in Spain? Here’s what you need to know

Learn how Payoneer Workforce Management’s services in Spain help simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Using an employer of record in Brazil

Workforce Management

Using an employer of record in Brazil

Learn how to use an Employer of Record in Brazil. Payoneer Workforce Management's Employer of Record services in Brazil simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Looking for an employer of record in the Netherlands? Here’s what you need to know

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Looking for an employer of record in the Netherlands? Here’s what you need to know

Learn what a Workforce Management Platform does. We outline the key services, including hiring, onboarding, paying, and managing employees.

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What is Form W9?

Workforce Management

What is Form W9?

What is Form W9? It’s the standard form for US-based contractors, but it’s actually a bit more complicated. We’ve got the full breakdown for you here.

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What is a 1099 MISC?

Workforce Management

What is a 1099 MISC?

Confused by the 1099 MISC? Aren’t sure if you even need to fill it out? Payoneer workforce management has you covered with advice for freelancers and business owners alike.

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Pros and Cons of being a 1099 employee

Workforce Management

Pros and Cons of being a 1099 employee

Considering the pros and cons of being a 1099 employee/worker? We’ve got you covered here, breaking this classification down by area and showing how it compares to a W-2.

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Employee misclassification lawsuits & penalties

Workforce Management

Employee misclassification lawsuits & penalties

Need some help understanding employee misclassification lawsuits and penalties? We’ve got your guide right here.

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Using an employer of record in Singapore

Workforce Management

Using an employer of record in Singapore

Learn what an Employer of Record in Singapore does. We outline the key EOR services in Singapore, including hiring, onboarding, paying, and managing employees.

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Using an Employer of Record in India

Workforce Management

Using an Employer of Record in India

Learn how to use an Employer of Record in India. Payoneer Workforce Management's EOR solutions in India simplify compliance, payroll, onboarding, and more.

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Using an Employer of Record in South Africa

Workforce Management

Using an Employer of Record in South Africa

Learn what South Africa Employer of Record services include. We outline what an EOR in South Africa does, including hiring, paying, and managing employees.

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How to fill out a 1099 NEC form

Workforce Management

How to fill out a 1099 NEC form

This clear, step-by-step guide helps employers handle contractor payments with confidence—perfect for businesses tapping into freelance and global talent.

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What is the W-8BEN-E Form

Workforce Management

What is the W-8BEN-E Form

What is the W-8BEN-E form and do you need it? We’ve got all the answers you’re looking for to expand your international workforce

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Using an employer of record in Canada

Workforce Management

Using an employer of record in Canada

Learn what Employer of Record services in Canada include. We outline what an EOR in Canada does, including hiring, onboarding, paying, and managing employees.

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Using an employer of record in Thailand

Workforce Management

Using an employer of record in Thailand

Learn what Employer of Record services in Thailand include. We outline what an EOR in Thailand does, including helping you hire, pay, and manage employees.

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IRS 20-point checklist for independent contractors

Workforce Management

IRS 20-point checklist for independent contractors

Need a quick and easy way to navigate your IRS 20-point checklist? Look no further. Payoneer Workforce Management team provides a free online checklist with PDF download.

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Freelancer vs Contractor: does it matter?

Workforce Management

Freelancer vs Contractor: does it matter?

Aren’t sure about the difference between “freelancer” vs “contractor.” It’s both simpler and more complex than you think.

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How to send a 1099 to a contractor

Workforce Management

How to send a 1099 to a contractor

Unsure of how to send a 1099 to a contractor? It’s a deceptively complex process, but we break it down for you here.

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Independent contractor misclassification penalties

Workforce Management

Independent contractor misclassification penalties

Hiring globally? Don’t overlook the risks. Learn what independent contractor misclassification penalties look like—and how to stay compliant when hiring abroad.

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Payroll solutions for 1099 and W2 employees

Workforce Management

Payroll solutions for 1099 and W2 employees

Managing a hybrid team? Here's a quick guide to payroll solutions for 1099 and W2 employees—so you can find the right platform without the guesswork.

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Sample independent contractor agreement PDF

Workforce Management

Sample independent contractor agreement PDF

Still not sure what a freelance contract should have? Look no further - we’ve got a sample independent contractor agreement, PDF and notes included, right here.

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Independent contractor vs employee: A simple guide

Workforce Management

Independent contractor vs employee: A simple guide

Struggling to navigate the difference between independent contractors vs employees? Our quick guide breaks it down and offers simple, compliant solutions for global hiring.

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Tax forms every business needs for hiring contractors

Workforce Management

Tax forms every business needs for hiring contractors

Looking at hiring contractors but you aren’t sure what you need? Check out our breakdown of tax forms every business needs for hiring contractors.

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1099 vs W2: Pros and Cons

Workforce Management

1099 vs W2: Pros and Cons

Deciding between a 1099 vs W2? Pros and cons are just the start. Check out this breakdown of the two to see which one meets your needs.

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How to hire international contractors

Workforce Management

How to hire international contractors

Wondering how to hire international contractors? Check out our primer on the ins and outs, including recommendations for getting started

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How to pay independent contractors

Workforce Management

How to pay independent contractors

Wondering how to pay independent contractors? Our step-by-step guide breaks down what to consider so you can pay them correctly and stay compliant.

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How to hire independent contractors

Workforce Management

How to hire independent contractors

Unsure of how to hire independent contractors? Our team made this handy guide for business owners looking to expand their teams.

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A comprehensive contractor management tools guide

Workforce Management

A comprehensive contractor management tools guide

What are the best contractor management tools? Our team breaks it down by type, including FAQs and links for further reading.

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What is a 1099 employee? A complete guide

Workforce Management

What is a 1099 employee? A complete guide

What is a 1099 employee? Our quick guide gives you the clarity you need to hire internationally and tap into global talent with confidence.

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Efficient ways to pay international contractors

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Efficient ways to pay international contractors

Business owners need solutions to pay international contractors, but the reality is that not all solutions are created equal.

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