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PEO in the United States

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At INS Global, our experts work with you as a local provider for your Human Resources outsourcing and global expansion needs. By incorporating the many benefits of our tailored PEO (Professional Employer Organization) services in the United States, our experts can help you to hire better employees faster, all while avoiding the burdens of local regulations. 

As a safe and simple way to offer compliance assured HR functions for employees in an overseas target market, a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) gives companies a way to hire and manage employees in less than 48h. INS Global’s PEO in the United States of America is a professional third-party supplier of expert global mobility services.

An EOR (Employer of Record) offers employment outsourcing solutions to take care of HR and administrative responsibilities and streamline the global expansion process. INS Global is a provider of third-party EOR in the United States of America solutions to companies looking to improve and accelerate their international mobility.

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PEO in the United States - Summary

PEO in the United States

The Benefits of a PEO for International Expansion

Professional Legal Expertise

A PEO specialist can offer knowledge of local regulatory hurdles and up-to-date best practices that will keep your company in legal compliance. 

Quick Market Entry & Lower Costs

When entering into a large, diverse market like the United States, a simple mistake in the HR department can lead to a disproportionate rate of fees that will hamper your company’s success. A PEO reduces these risks, decreasing market entry time and saving money. 

Increased Focus on Expansion

A PEO will provide payroll outsourcing in America while being able to take care of recruitment and contractor management. When your company doesnt have to spend valuable time and resources on these issues, your team can focus on company growth. 

Reduced Time for Market Entry

Estimated time for Company Incorporation in America: 4-12 months 

Estimated time to establish a PEO in America: 5 days 

One Point of Contact

Anything your business needs is provided through one point of contact. This efficiency decreases the risks of misunderstandings and gives you personalized solutions. 

The Best Strategy to Enter the American Market: PEO or Company Incorporation?

Incorporating a company in America can be an intricate, complex, and time-consuming process, often requiring a deep understanding of local procedures and establishing a physical entity within the country. Our PEO in the United States will allow you to operate your business without having to go through numerous, confusing procedural steps to incorporate a new legal entity. 

A PEO:
  • Saves time 
  • Saves money
  • Limits potential bureaucratic or legal pitfalls
  • Utilizes local networks and expertise 

PEO/EOR vs Company Incorporation

The Advantage in Figures

PEO/EOR Company Incorporation
Price
80% Less Expensive
Market Entry
2-5 Days
6 Months
Employee Turnover
Decrease by 14%
Recommendation
98% of the Current PEO Clients
Administrative Fees
Saves an Average of $450
Costly Payroll and Compliance Fines
Help Avoid
Company Growth Rate
7 - 9%
ROI
27%
Closed During Pandemic
-58%
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Guide to Creating a PEO Agreement in the United States

INS Globals PEO will manage employee recruiting and outsourcing needs in America in 4 steps:

  1. We speak with you to create a high degree of mutual understanding of your companys requirements 
  2. Our PEO specialists in the US provide you with employment solutions that you can use to establish yourself and begin operations smoothly 
  3. Our experts will manage each of the legal aspects of recruiting, so you can focus on the more important needs of your business 
  4. Your employees can continue to focus on daily operations while we manage HR services and payroll outsourcing in America

Choosing Between a PEO or Employer of Record in North America

Once you’ve decided to expand your company into the American market, choosing between a PEO and Employer of Record services can sometimes appear like a confusing, time-consuming process. It’s necessary to learn of the unique differences between these two services to make the best decision for your company. 

  • A PEO is a separate company that outsources HR services for employees working at other companies.
  • The outsourced services can include payroll outsourcing, taxes, and consulting on legal regulations and administrative tasks.
  • An EOR is also a separate business that acts like a PEO, but it will also maintain all legal liability for hiring employees for other companies.
  • In addition to the services provided through a PEO, an EOR will also be responsible for recruiting and legal employment liabilities.
  • With a PEO agreement, the employment contract will remain between your company and the employee.
  • Under an EOR agreement, the employment contracts are directed by your company. Still, they will legally be made between the EOR and the employee.
 

There is a greater degree of distinction in how these two services and the workers they employ are treated in the USA than in most other countries. To avoid potential complications, it’s essential to consider which suits your requirements. 

INS Global offers both PEO and EOR services in the USA. Contact us here to learn more about how these two services may differ and which is best for you. 

Labor Law in America - 2024

Employment Contracts in America

The US Department of Labor (DOL) is the main source of over 180 federal laws regarding labor rights and regulations. With that being said, there are very few minimum requirements for contracts in the USA. For example, there are no requirements for written agreements or fixed/indefinite distinctions. Typically, the labor conditions can be agreed upon at the beginning of employment. However, as always, it’s recommended that employers create a written work agreement.  

As the United States is a large country with many local regulations, each company should also consider the area they intend to enter for rules and laws that pertain to each distinct region. 

Wages and Working Hours in America

The Fair Labor Standards Act created the standards for what wages and overtime pay rates should be for both private and public employment. This act requires that employers pay all covered employees who aren’t exempt at the rate of at least the federal minimum wage and overtime pay of 1.5 times their regular rate of pay. 

If you are creating a private company in the United States, you should review the relevant information for the worker’s compensation program for the local area in which you will be operating. The US DOL does not have a role in administering or overseeing a state worker’s compensation program. 

Paid and Unpaid Leave

There are currently no requirements for paid annual or vacation leave in the USA. This is entirely up to an employee’s agreement with their employer. 

There are no current paid sick or maternity/paternity leave requirements in the USA. 

In certain conditions, employees may be able to be unpaid medical leave for up to 12 months.  

Certain states have begun to enact paid leave legislation, so it’s suggested that employers be aware of the legislation that applies in the area in which they are operating. 

Tax Law in America

CIT 

In 2017, the US tax reform legislation moved the United States from a worldwide system of taxation to a territorial system of taxation. Additionally, these reforms also permanently reduced the CIT rate, which was 35% on resident corporations, to 21%. 

 American taxation of income earned by non-Americans will depend on the relationship of the income earned to the United States and work the non-American performed in the United States. 

 State and Local Income Taxes 

CIT rates will vary depending on which state the company headquarters is in and will generally range from 1% to 12%, although some states have zero income tax. 

The most common tax base is federal taxable income, which is decided by state regulations and provisions and is generally based on some of the following: tangible assets, rental expenses, sales, and payroll.  

Many states are reforming their tax regulations, and for this reason, companies looking to expand into the American market should consider which state most suits their business needs. 

In addition to taxes, employers and employees share contributions toward an employee’s social security and medicare costs. These are: 

  • 6.2% Social Security for both employee and employer  
  • 1.45% Medicare for both employee and employer 

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FAQs

No, it is necessary to use a local entity abroad to comply with each country labor law.

Foreign companies can either set up a local entity in each country or use the services a local PEO (Professional Employment Organization) to hire the staff on-site directly.

The employer of record is the legal entity liable for the staff employed in a specific country. In practice, a foreign company can either open a subsidiary to become the employer of record of its abroad employees or use a PEO to act as the employer of record.

Liabilities may vary from country to country and include all the staff management responsibilities: labor contract issues, payroll management, and tax compliance, social security management, expenses claim declaration, hiring and termination
procedures, etc.

In general, 1-month is necessary to have an employee based out abroad using an existing PEO as the employe of record. When incorporating a new subsidiary to be the employer of record, the delay varies from 4-12 months.

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