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Is Employer of Record Legal? A Country-by-Country Answer
Compliance
Oct 27, 2026•10 min read

Is Employer of Record Legal? A Country-by-Country Answer

An Employer of Record (EOR) is fully legal in over 160 countries, but specific jurisdictions (Germany, France, Spain) enforce strict co-employment, employee leasing (AÜG), and duration limits.

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Catherine Aubrey & Legal Advisory Board

Global Employment & Payroll Compliance Strategist

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