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Horizons (EOR/contractor) costs $25 to $199 per mo per employee as of August 2026, with 12 plans available. Plans: Employer of Record at $199/mo per employee, Contractor Management at $29/mo per employee, US Payroll at $29/mo per employee, Global Payroll at $25/mo per employee, Legal & Counsel at $199/mo per employee, and EOR Flex at $199/mo per employee. Enterprise pricing is available on request. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

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Horizons (EOR/contractor) offers 12 pricing tiers: Employer of Record, Contractor Management, US Payroll, Global Payroll, Visa & Immigration, Legal & Counsel, Recruit + EOR, Executive Search, EOR Flex, Company Incorporation, Entity Management, EOR-to-Entity Transfer. Paid plans include Employer of Record at $199/mo per employee, Contractor Management at $29/mo per contractor, US Payroll at $29/mo per employee.

Horizons (EOR/contractor) lists $25-$199/mo per employee, but hidden costs like implementation and support add to the total as of August 2026. Key hidden costs: employer statutory contributions, fx spreads, security deposits. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Employer Statutory Contributions

critical compliance

These are pass-through costs, not direct fees from Remote People, but they significantly impact the total cost of employment.

industry

FX Spreads: Remote People does not publicly disclose its foreign exchange (FX) spreads, which can add recurring costs on every payroll cycle, especially for multi-country teams.

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FX Spreads

high overage

Remote People does not publicly disclose its foreign exchange (FX) spreads, which can add recurring costs on every payroll cycle.

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FX Spreads: Remote People does not publicly disclose its foreign exchange (FX) spreads, which can add recurring costs on every payroll cycle, especially for multi-country teams.

3

Security Deposits

medium implementation

A fully refundable security deposit equal to one month's salary is generally required when adding a new employee, though the EOR Plus plan has a zero-dollar deposit.

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A fully refundable security deposit equal to one month's salary is generally required when adding a new employee.

4

Visa and Immigration Support

medium support

This service starts at $199 per month per case.

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Visa and Immigration Support: This service starts at $199 per month per case.

5

Background Checks

low addon

Background checks can range from $49 to $199 per check.

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Background Checks: These can range from $49 to $199 per check.

6

Voluntary Benefits Administration

medium addon

Adding voluntary benefits can incur additional costs.

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Voluntary Benefits Administration: While statutory benefits are typically included, adding voluntary benefits can incur additional costs, sometimes ranging from $50-$150 per employee per month with other EOR providers.

7

Foreign Exchange (FX) Spreads

medium overage

For cross-border payroll, FX spreads are an unpublished cost component, with industry typical FX margins ranging from 1% to 3% at this tier.

industry

While not explicitly documented by Horizons, industry typical FX margins for cross-border payroll can range from 1% to 3% at this tier.

8

Global Recruitment Services

high addon

If utilizing Horizons for talent sourcing, this costs 2% of the employee's gross salary per month (spread over 12 months) or 20% of the annual salary paid on the candidate's first day for standalone global recruitment.

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Global Recruitment Services: If utilizing Horizons for talent sourcing, this costs 2% of the employee's gross salary per month (spread over 12 months) or 20% of the annual salary paid on the candidate's first day for standalone global recruitment.

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Company Incorporation

high addon

Horizons offers incorporation services starting from $6,900 one-time, plus a $2,500 setup fee and $199 per month for ongoing compliance.

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Company Incorporation: If a client decides to establish their own entity, Horizons offers incorporation services starting from $6,900 one-time, plus a $2,500 setup fee and $199 per month for ongoing compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Horizons (EOR/contractor)?

Beyond the license fee, budget for: Employer Statutory Contributions (10% to 40% of gross salary); Security Deposits (one month's salary); Visa and Immigration Support ($199 per month per case); Background Checks ($49 to $199 per check); Foreign Exchange (FX) Spreads (1% to 3%); Global Recruitment Services (2% of the employee's gross salary per month or 20% of the annual salary); Company Incorporation ($6,900 one-time, plus a $2,500 setup fee and $199 per month). Exact totals depend on your deployment size and negotiated terms.

02 Does Horizons (EOR/contractor) charge for implementation?

Horizons (EOR/contractor) implementation is not included in the license cost. A fully refundable security deposit equal to one month's salary is generally required when adding a new employee, though the EOR Plus plan has a zero-dollar deposit.. Estimated impact: one month's salary.

03 How much does Horizons (EOR/contractor) support cost?

This service starts at $199 per month per case.. Estimated impact: $199 per month per case.

04 Are there overage or storage costs with Horizons (EOR/contractor)?

Remote People does not publicly disclose its foreign exchange (FX) spreads, which can add recurring costs on every payroll cycle..

05 What add-ons cost extra with Horizons (EOR/contractor)?

Add-on pricing for Horizons (EOR/contractor) varies by feature. The sourced cost breakdown above lists any verified add-on costs we have.

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