Teamed
Teamed is worth comparing for a flat EOR fee with named HR and legal advice. It publishes USD 599 per employee per month, zero FX markup and itemised statutory costs. Teamed employs in South Africa through its own local entity. Contractor, EOR and own-entity records sit on one platform, and a crossover calculator shows when a South African company may cost less.
Teamed advertises a 15-minute average response from a human specialist, while its published support-ticket sample shows a 1.2-hour median first reply. A refundable deposit equal to one month's salary affects cash flow, and offboarding during the first three months may carry a fee. Confirm the advisory scope and support terms in writing.
Ask before you signWill the contract name the employing entity and state the FX policy, advisory scope, early-exit exception and deposit refund deadline?
Why these scores?
USD 599 per employee per month is a flat advertised fee across roles. Teamed states zero FX markup and itemises statutory costs. The rate exceeds some lower-priced offers, while Net-7 payment and a refundable one-month salary deposit affect cash flow.
Named HR and legal specialists and published 24/5 support make the service more personal than a self-service platform. Teamed advertises a 15-minute average human response; its support-ticket sample reports a 1.2-hour median first reply. Confirm escalation ownership.
Teamed describes a network of owned entities, names DLA Piper as a global legal partner and uses local firms for jurisdiction-specific advice. Confirm the employing entity, named adviser and included dispute or termination scope in each market.
Published payroll, payslip, leave and statutory filing processes cover core employee needs, with continuity when a contractor moves to EOR. Confirm local cutoffs and off-cycle corrections; operational accuracy is not independently measured.
One platform spans contractor, EOR and own-entity records. Teamed also advertises Ted AI and broad HR and finance connectivity, while its Personio page lists practical sync limits. Confirm each required integration, data field and setup task before assuming a workflow exists.
The pricing page itemises the service fee, statutory charges, FX policy and refundable deposit. Teamed also publishes an own-entity crossover calculator and some integration limitations. Obtain the early-exit exception and deposit refund timetable in writing.
Monthly terms, a stated 90-day satisfaction guarantee and a route from contractor to EOR to an own entity offer options as a team grows. Confirm the guarantee terms alongside statutory notice, the salary deposit and possible first-three-month offboarding charges.
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