Hiring model comparisons
Side-by-side guides to the decisions U.S. companies face when hiring in Canada: whether to employ or contract, whether to use an employer of record or open an entity, and how Canada compares with other markets.
Choosing a hiring model
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EOR vs contractor
Employee vs independent contractor: control, tax, compliance, and risk.
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EOR vs Canadian entity
When an Employer of Record beats opening your own Canadian company.
Comparing markets and costs
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EOR Canada vs UK
Cross-border hiring context for Canada compared with the United Kingdom.
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EOR Canada vs Mexico
How Canadian EOR hiring compares with Mexico for U.S. companies.
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Canada vs U.S. hiring costs
Cost analysis for hiring developers and tech roles in Canada vs the U.S.
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Canada vs India outsourcing
Quality, time zones, and collaboration when outsourcing to Canada vs India.
Related guides and proof
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How U.S. companies hire in Canada
Every hiring option side by side.
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How the EOR hiring model works
Step by step, with what you control and what we handle.
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Case studies
How U.S. clients built and run teams in Canada with InfraDev.
Not sure which model fits?
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