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Understand the key differences between independent contractors and employees, and understand which arrangement might work best for your business.

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Independent contractor vs employee: which should you hire?

Learn how to quickly and easily onboard independent contractors in our step-by-step guide, regardless of where in the world they - or you - are based.

How to onboard independent contractors: an expert guide

Independent contractors have different payroll and tax requirements. Learn how to effectively manage payroll for your contractors here.

How to manage independent contractor payroll

Managing independent contractors is different to managing employees. In this in-depth guide, we'll cover risk, compliance, and building better relationships.

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How to manage independent contractors: the complete guide

Learn how to pay your independent contractors quickly, easily, and compliantly with our detailed, step-by-step guide.

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How to pay independent contractors: the complete guide

Learn how to easily and compliantly hire independent contractors at home and abroad with our comprehensive guide.

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How to hire independent contractors: an expert guide

Sam Ross

Learn how independent contractors can help your business grow, and how to compliantly hire, pay, and manage one - wherever in the world they are.

What is an independent contractor?

Preston Wickersham

Remote has surveyed 3,000 business owners, freelancers and employees to investigate the state of the freelancer economy. 

Remote’s Global Freelancer Report: the state of play in 2023

Alanna Brown

Remote has investigated the business functions and countries with the most potential when it comes to outsourcing to contractors or freelancers.

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Which job functions are best to outsource to international contractors?

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