What is EOR?
EOR stands for Employer of Record. An employer of record (EOR) is an entity that legally employs workers on behalf of another business, taking full responsibility for all aspects of employment including compliance, payroll, taxes and benefits.
Understanding Employer of Record Services
Hire internationally with confidence, without the complexity of setting up a foreign entity.
What is EOR?
Your Legal employer in Singapore and Malaysia
An EOR is a service that becomes the legal employer of your workers on paper, while you retain full control over their daily work and management.
We take care of compliance and paperwork — allowing you to hire internationally without setting up a foreign entity or navigating complex local regulations.
We Handle the Complexity. You Focus on Growth.
We take on all legal and adminstratvie responsibilities on your behalf.
- Employment contracts
- Payroll Processing
- Tax Compliance
- Local law adherence
You focus on what matters — recruiting talent, managing their work, and growing your business.
Focus on Growing your Core Business
Benefits of EOR
- Global Expansion
If you’re looking to enter new international markets, an EOR can help you hire Singaporeans & Malaysians talent quickly without a legal entity in Singapore or Malaysia. This can save significant time and resources.
- Cost Savings
Avoid the costs associated with setting up and maintaining a legal corporate entity in Singapore and Malaysia. The cost of maintaining a legal entity in Singapore can range between USD2K to 15K per year. Additionally, EORs can help you avoid fines and penalties related to non-compliance.
- Scalability
Whether you’re scaling up or down, an EOR provides the flexibility to adjust your workforce as needed without the complications of hiring or terminating employees directly.
How we help teams grow across borders
The next steps with Tisch Global as your EOR
Initial consultation
Schedule a consultation to discuss your specific needs, the scope of services, and any legal or compliance requirements.
Contract agreement
This contract outlines the responsibilities of both parties, including payroll, benefits, compliance, and termination procedures.
Onboarding process & management
We will handle setting up of payroll, benefits, and ensuring all legal documentation is completed. As well as benefits administration, compliance with local labour law, and handle any issues that arise during the employment period.
Regular communication
Maintain regular communication with us to ensure everything is running smoothly, and to address any concerns or changes in your business needs.
How We Help Teams Grow Across Borders
A simple, transparent process — from consultation to ongoing support
Step 01
Initial Consultation
Discuss your specific needs, scope of services, and any legal or compliance requirements.
Step 02
EOR Contract Agreement & Scope of Services
We formalise responsibilities covering payroll, benefits, compliance, and termination procedures.
Step 03
Onboarding Process & Management
We handle payroll setup, benefits administration, legal documentation, and labour law compliance.
Step 04
Ongoing Support
We maintain regular check-ins to address any concerns or changes in your business need.
Use an EOR or Set Up Your Own Company?
For small businesses exploring new markets, here are the most common situations where an EOR makes sense.
01
You Are Testing a New Market or a New Hire
If you only plan to hire 1–3 employees or are exploring business opportunities, using an EOR allows you to hire legally without incorporating a company. This reduces upfront commitment and administrative burden.
02
You Need to Hire Quickly
Incorporating a company and opening a bank account (especially for foreign-owned companies) can take months. An EOR can typically onboard employees within days once contracts are signed.
03
You Need to Hire Quickly
Every country has different labour laws, tax rules, and reporting requirements. Navigating a country’s employment regulations can be complex. At Tisch, an EOR assumes full responsibility for:
- Employment contracts
- Payroll processing
- Statutory contributions
- Tax reporting
- Termination compliance
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SOMETHING TO CONSIDER
If you are planning a significant long-term presence with multiple employees or have substantial revenue in that country, establishing your own entity may be the more strategic choice.
How your industry peers succeed
Examples of industries that commonly require finance function outsourcing.
- Finance and fintech
- Technology and Startups
- Manufacturing
- Legal and professional services
- Retail industry
More questions?
An EOR is a service that becomes the legal employers of your workers on paper, while you retain full control over their daily work and management.
We take care of compliance and paperwork. This allows you to hire internationally without setting up a foreign entity or navigating complex local regulations. We currently support EOR services in Singapore and Malaysia.
How it works:
We would handle all the legal and administrative responsibilities (e.g., employment contracts, payroll processing, tax compliance and local law adherence). You focus on things that matter like recruiting talent, managing their work, and growing your business.
Companies might use an EOR when expanding into new markets, managing remote teams, or needing help with complex compliance issues.
Yes, EOR services are completely legal in both Singapore and Malaysia.
EOR providers operate within existing employments laws in both countries, allowing companies to hire locally without establishing their own entity. The EOR becomes the legal employer and handles all statutory compliance requirements such as CPF contributions in Singapore and EPF/SOCSO in Malaysia.
We stay up to date with local labour laws and regulations, ensuring that all employment practices are complaint and reducing the risk of legal issues.
The Employment Act, The Child Development Co-savings Act, The Employment of Foreign Manpower Act, Work Injury Compensation Act and The Workplace Safety and Health Act.
Foreign companies must comply with Singapore’s Employment Act, CPF regulations, income tax reporting to IRAS and statutory contribution requirments.
An EOR partner manages payroll, processing, statutory submissions tax filings, and employment documentation on your behalf, ensuring full compliance while you focus on growing your business.
Yes, our EOR services in Singapore and Malaysia allow you to legally hire employees without setting up a local entity.
An EOR allows you to hire employees in a country where you have no legal entity. The EOR uses their own registered business to employ workers on your behalf, so you do not need to set up a local company. Additionally, the EOR handles all payment responsibilities.
In short, we take care of everything and ensure your employees are paid correctly and on time, while staying fully compliant with local tax and employment laws.
Yes, EOR services can be used for short-term or contract staff in both Singapore and Malaysia.
Whether you need employees for a few months, a specific project, or seasonal work, we can handle the employment arrangement while ensuring all contract, payroll, and benefits comply with local labour laws.
We are here to support you throughout the entire process from the Pre-Onboarding of a new employee to Employee Exit. Our services include:
Pre-Onboarding:
- Advisory on payroll and employment structure
- Preparation of Offer of Employment
- Preparation of Employment Contract
- Briefing new employee on employment contract details and all HR procedures
- Preparation of monthly payroll
- Disbursement of monthly payroll
- Disbursement of contributions to relevant authorities (e.g., CPF, EPF, SOCSO and more)
- Reporting of employee submissions to tax authorities (e.g., IR8A etc)
Employee Exit:
- Issue document for employee to sign and confirm resignation request
- De-register exiting employee from CPF/EPF and SOCSO contributions
- Prepare report of employee’s balance pay/outstanding benefits
The EOR cost varies between 5-10% of employee salary cost.
Speak with our team and receive a quotation within 24 hours.
We handle the entire onboarding process, including setting up payroll, benefits, and ensuring all legal documentation is completed.
Typical timeline: Within 2 working days from when you have selected your candidate to when they can start working.
For a more accurate estimate, contact us!
At Tisch Global, we prioritise our clients’ confidentiality and data protection. We implement robust security measures and adhere to strict privacy policies to ensure that all client information is handled with the utmost care and integrity.
This is a common question for business who are looking for Deel or Oyster alternatives in Singapore and Malaysia. The main difference is our approach. While online EOR platforms like Deel and Oyster operate on a standardised, self-serviced model, we provide peronalised support tailored to your specific business needs.
What sets us apart:
- Dedicated account manager: Work directly with a personal point of contact who knows your business, not automated ticket systems
- Integrated HR and accounting services: We provide EOR, payroll, accounting, tax and advisory services allowing you to streamline your operations under one provider.
- In-depth compliance guideline: Navigate local employment laws and ensure your global HR policies align with country specific regulations
- Flexibility for complex payroll needs: Handle bonuses, equity and ESOP plans, mid-year changes and restructuring while staying compliant
Why clients choose us:
Businesses choose our EOR services when they need a strategic partner, not just a platform. If you are looking for personalised guidance, integrated solutions, and expert support for non-standard hiring and payroll scenarios, we are designed to help businesses like yours.