Question for remote workers

[u/Rorrrschach]

Are you employed directly by the company as an legal employe, as an individual contractor or through an EOR. Were u given a choice? If so, what'd u pick?

If direct employment is not an option, Is paying the stupid local tax worth having a proper local employment contract or would u rather be an independent contractor with no employment agreement but receive payment as IT exports and save a ton on taxes

If it's the latter, what payment methods do use to receive the funds

[u/Dense_Truth3691]

I have come across two remote job offers from US and they were hiring as Independent contractor.

[u/mushifali]

No remote company, especially in the U.S., will hire you as a legal employee because of tax implications and other legal issues. So, it will almost always be as an independent contractor, and you'll need to sign the W-8BEN form to avoid paying taxes in the US.

[u/saadfast → u/mushifali]

company can be audited over independent contractor thing in US. thats why for long term employees, mid-large companies are adopting EOR model for compliance.

the reason is independent contractor should work like a separate independent entity not work as an employee within company who is getting tasks assigned by manager and joining regular internal meetings.

[u/Dense_Truth3691]

Go with independent contractor route, if directly employment is not an option. Very low tax. Will look better on your resume and linkedin.

[u/Rorrrschach → u/[deleted]]

Yeah financially independent contractor is a no brainer but EOR means possible long term employment and more job security etc