In Spain, the most important question to put to any EOR is how it complies with the ban on illegal transfer of workers (cesión ilegal de trabajadores, Article 43 of the Workers' Statute). Placing workers at another company's disposal is restricted outside licensed temporary work agencies (ETTs).
After that, look at how the provider applies collective agreements, handles Spain's mandatory time recording, and bills dismissal settlements, which can be substantial.
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A clear legal structure
Ask whether the provider employs through its own Spanish entity, a licensed ETT or another structure, and how it addresses Article 43.
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Collective agreement expertise
The applicable convenio colectivo can set pay floors, hours and extra payments. The provider should identify it before you make an offer.
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Time recording
Daily working-time records are mandatory in Spain. Check the provider has a compliant system.
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Transparent dismissal costs
Ask how settlements and statutory compensation are billed and whether an offboarding fee applies.
Shortlist
EOR providers to consider in Spain
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Remote
From US$599 / employee / monthVerify
Owned-entity model; ask how its Spanish entity addresses worker-transfer rules.
Delivery model in Spain: Owned entities (provider's stated model)
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Deel
From US$599 / employee / monthVerify
Broad platform; confirm the Spanish structure and collective agreement handling.
Delivery model in Spain: Confirm with provider
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Oyster
From US$699 / employee / monthVerify
Plan tiers for smaller teams; check Spain coverage in your plan.
Delivery model in Spain: Confirm with provider
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Multiplier
From US$400 / employee / monthVerify
Low published starting price; ask for the Spain-specific quote and structure.
Delivery model in Spain: Confirm with provider
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Globalization Partners (G-P)
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Enterprise focus; useful for larger or regulated Spanish teams.
Delivery model in Spain: Confirm with provider
For a €40,000 salary, mandatory employer costs add about €12,860 a year. With an EOR fee of €520 a month, the total is roughly €59,100 a year (1.48× salary). Run your own numbers in the Spain cost estimator.
Before you request quotes, read the full Employer of Record in Spain guide for contribution rates, employment rules and official sources.
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