SOR vs EOR vs MOR: how to choose the right setup for your offshore hire.

After recruitment, you choose how your offshore team member is managed. Setup of Record (SOR) is free, and you employ and pay them yourself. Employer of Record (EOR) is $350 a month, and Elephant Teams runs payroll and compliance. Manager of Record (MOR) is $1,000 a month per staff member with no recruitment fee and full ongoing management.

Recruitment fee - SOR: $5,999 + GST; EOR: $5,999 + GST; MOR (Managed for You): $0

Monthly fee - SOR: $0; EOR: $350; MOR (Managed for You): $1,000 per staff, fully inclusive

Who runs payroll and compliance - SOR: You; EOR: Elephant Teams; MOR (Managed for You): Elephant Teams

Ongoing management support - SOR: No; EOR: No; MOR (Managed for You): Yes: onboarding playbooks, HR templates, advisory support

Commitment - SOR: None; EOR: None; MOR (Managed for You): 12 months

Replacement guarantee - SOR: 3 months; EOR: 3 months; MOR (Managed for You): 5 months, up to two replacements in 12 months

Best for - SOR: Businesses with offshore experience; EOR: Single hires who want compliance handled; MOR (Managed for You): Scaling teams and first-time offshorers

FAQ

What does Employer of Record mean?

Elephant Teams becomes the legal employer in-country, handling payroll and compliance, while your team member works for you day to day.

Is IT included?

IT is a separate choice: self-managed, hardware coordination or fully managed. Any IT option works with SOR, EOR or MOR.

Are wages included in the fees?

No. All fees exclude staff wages.