Hire manage and
pay global
contractors

Papaya’s Agent of Record unifies every stage of global contractor
management, from classification and onboarding to invoicing and payments,
into one automated, compliant workflow.
Operate confidently across 160+ countries and 130+ currencies,
with local compliance built in, and instant global payments.

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AI-Backed Onboarding

Contractors upload their details and documents directly to the Papaya platform. Ai instantly validates the information for accuracy and compliance, giving real-time feedback before submission. the result: A seamless, self serve onboarding flow with no back-and-forth or delays.

AOR by the Numbers

2 h

Average contractor onboarding time

99 %

Compliance accuracy rate

70 %

Reduction in administrative time

Compliant

Every AOR engagement is fully aligned with local laws. Papaya ensures each contract, document, and invoice meets regional labor, tax, and service regulations from the start. In-country experts continuously update frameworks as laws evolve, while embedded compliance logic keeps every step aligned automatically.

Seamless System Integration

Papaya’s AOR connects effortlessly to your existing tools. Integrations with any VMS systems sync data in real time across onboarding, invoicing, and payments. No manual uploads, no fragmented processes: just one synchronized source of truth across HR, finance, and procurement.

Operational Efficiency at Scale

Transforming manual, fragmented processes into a seamless, global experience. Contractors onboard themselves through an AI-powered flow that instantly validates documents, eliminating back-and-forth and delays. Invoices are automatically routed for approval and processed through Papaya’s unified platform, connecting invoice management, payments, and compliance in one place. With Papaya’s global wallet infrastructure, funds flow efficiently and securely to contractors and employees anywhere in the world. The result: complete visibility and control over the entire invoice-to-payment lifecycle, all from a single, intelligent solution.

Locally compliant
engagements &
contracts

No surprise fees or hidden markups 

Contractor invoice
upload & approval
workflow

AI-driven classification
& continuous monitoring

Tier-1 banking
infrastructure
(J.P. Morgan, Citi)

Global payments in
130 + countries

Full compliance. 
Zero risk. 

End-to-end compliance

VMS integrations 

Real-time analytics & spend visibility

Hire internationally without the hassle

Papaya helps you hire the best people in over 160+ jurisdictions without the hassle and costs of creating a local entity.

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What is an Agent of Record (AOR)?

An Agent of Record (AOR) is a service through which businesses can hire and manage independent contractors while ensuring the strictest adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

An AOR service provides guidance on compliance with labor laws and tax regulations, as well as services to verify worker classification, streamline onboarding processes, manage payment processing, mitigate risks associated with contractor relationships, and maintain comprehensive records for auditing purposes. ​

What’s the difference between EOR and AOR?​

An Employer of Record is a solution designed for businesses that are looking to hire a full-time employee in a country in which they don’t have a legal entity.​

An Agent of Record is a solution designed for businesses that are looking to hire an independent contractor while mitigating misclassification risks and guaranteeing strict adherence to local laws.​

Why should I hire through an AOR?​

An AOR brings expertise in navigating the complex landscape of labor laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements in each country, safeguarding your company from potential liabilities and reducing the risk of legal complications and misclassification issues.

Additionally, an AOR streamlines contractor management, handling documentation and verification, payment processing, and record-keeping, thereby alleviating the administrative burden on your end.