For startups
Hire your first people in Canada without opening a company
InfraDev employs the person you choose in Canada, runs Canadian payroll, and keeps the employment paperwork in order, so a startup can hire in 24–48 hours instead of incorporating first.
What startups usually need
A first Canadian hire, a small team that may grow after the next round, and no time to build an HR function.
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One specific hire, quickly
Most startups hire in Canada because the person they want is there. We employ them within 24–48 hours of terms being agreed, without you incorporating first.
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Records that hold up in due diligence
Every employment agreement assigns work product and inventions to your company, and payroll and remittance records are kept for each pay cycle, under ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001-certified management systems.
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No HR team required
Contracts, Canadian payroll, CRA remittances, and employment standards are handled for you, so nobody on a small team has to learn them.
How InfraDev supports startups
Use one service or combine them as the team grows.
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Employer of Record
We employ the person you choose in Canada and run payroll, remittances, and employment compliance.
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Consulting management
We hold the consulting contract and handle invoicing, GST/HST, and T4A reporting for contractor-style work.
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Host your hire
A desk in our Beaconsfield, Québec office, with access limited to our location when your security policy requires it.
When your own entity makes sense
We'd rather tell you when to graduate than keep you on a model that no longer fits.
An employer of record suits a first hire, a small team, or a market test. Once you have several Canadian employees and a long horizon, often after a raise, your own Canadian company can cost less. See the costs and break-even headcount.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from startups hiring in Canada.
What should a startup look for in an EOR partner?
Look for a partner that supports both employees and contractors in Canada, handles payroll and compliance in one place, and is transparent about pricing and process. A good partner grows with you, from your first Canadian hire to your next round and beyond.
How fast can we hire Canadian talent through InfraDev?
You can hire a Canadian employee or contractor in as little as 24–48 hours. We handle contracts, payroll setup, and compliance so you can onboard Canadian talent quickly without forming a Canadian entity.
Why would a startup outsource Canadian payroll and HR?
Running payroll and employment compliance yourself means incorporating in Canada, opening payroll accounts with the CRA, and keeping up with provincial labour law before you have a team there. For a first hire or a small team, an employer of record is usually faster and cheaper, and it leaves the team focused on product and customers.
Will the employment paperwork hold up in investor due diligence?
Every employment agreement we issue assigns work product and inventions to your company, and payroll and remittance records are kept for each pay cycle. That is the documentation investors typically review for a Canadian team.
When should a startup open its own Canadian entity?
Usually once you have several Canadian employees and a long time horizon, often after a funding round. Until then, an employer of record avoids the fixed cost of incorporation, payroll accounts, and annual filings. Compare the costs and break-even point.
Can our hire work from an office?
Yes. InfraDev has office space in Beaconsfield, Québec, available up to five days a week, and access to systems or data can be limited to our office where your security requirements call for it. See Host your hire.
Hiring your first person in Canada?
Tell us who you want to hire and where they live. We'll confirm cost and timing on a short call.