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Americas • Country Guide

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UNITED STATES

World's largest consumer market and innovation hub.

EOR pricing
$599
per employee / month (~US$599)
  • Full compliance handled
  • First hire live in 48 hours
  • No entity setup needed
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
335M
Currency
USD ($)
Language
English
Time zone
GMT-5 to -10
Region
Americas
Country snapshot

WHY UNITED STATES?

The US remains the world's largest consumer economy and the global epicentre of tech, finance, and innovation. State-level employment law makes EOR essential for fast, compliant multi-state hiring.

Largest consumer market on earth
Global capital markets access
Innovation and R&D leadership
Strong IP protection
English-language business environment
READY TO HIRE

Your first United States hire, live in days.

We handle entity, payroll, tax and compliance so you can focus on the work.

Market intel

THE MARKET
THE TALENT

Economy

USD $27T GDP, the world's largest. Home to 60% of global tech market cap.

Talent pool

Deepest pools in tech, finance, biotech, and creative industries. World-leading universities.

Key industries
Technology & SoftwareFinancial ServicesHealthcare & BiotechMedia & EntertainmentManufacturing
Hiring & compliance

CORE HIRING
FACTS

Everything global operators need to know about employment costs, leave entitlements, and statutory rules in United States.

Employer cost on top of salary
~10–15%
Income tax
10–37% federal + state (0–13.3%)
Social contributions
FICA 7.65% + FUTA + state UI
Minimum wage
USD 7.25/hour federal (states higher, e.g. CA $16)
Working hours
40 hours/week (overtime above)
Annual leave
No federal mandate (typically 10–15 days)
Sick leave
No federal mandate (state and city laws apply)
Maternity leave
12 weeks unpaid FMLA (paid in CA, NY, NJ, etc.)
Paternity leave
Same as maternity under FMLA
Public holidays
11 days/year
Notice period
At-will employment (no statutory notice)
Probation
Not statutory
Severance
Not statutory; commonly negotiated
Payroll cycle
Bi-weekly or semi-monthly
13th month pay
Not customary
COMPLIANCE, HANDLED

Skip the legal setup in United States.

We become the legal employer. You manage the work, we handle payroll, contracts, taxes and benefits.

Visa & immigration

MOVING
TALENT IN

Work visa types, eligibility, dependent visas, and the path to permanent residency in United States.

H-1B Visa

4–8 months (lottery)

Specialty occupations, annual lottery (85K cap)

L-1 Intracompany Transfer

2–4 months

For executives, managers, specialised knowledge

O-1 Extraordinary Ability

2–3 months

For top talent in sciences, arts, business, athletics

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), employer sponsorship, prevailing wage compliance.

Dependants

Spouse and children under 21 eligible for derivative visas (H-4, L-2, O-3).

Path to PR

Green Card via employment (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3). Citizenship after 5 years as permanent resident.

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