What is Employer of Record (EOR)
Hire people in Bulgaria officially without forming a legal entity. Horizons Bulgaria is licensed as a temporary job agency in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Code as of 2012.
What is Employer of Record
Definition
An employer of record is an organization that serves as the employer for payroll and tax purposes while the employee performs work at a different company. The employer of record is liable for employment issues along with payroll compliance and tax laws.
EOR services are helpful when dealing with payroll tasks and employment laws for employees in different countries — the EOR keeps updated on local laws so you don’t have to worry about compliance in multiple places.
EOR for expert and management positions
EOR/PEO is a hiring solution where one legal entity (Horizons Bulgaria — temporary job agency) provides to another legal entity (user company/client) personnel under its management and control.
This service is provided for a specific job completion, project, or when the client company is not interested in forming a whole local business operation. For companies expanding to Bulgaria and interested only in augmented staff or remote teams, Staff Leasing / EOR is the perfect solution.
Benefits of Employer of Record
Flexible solution
Perfect when you need new staff but don’t want to or can’t hire permanently. Covers temporary needs, overload, or shortage. Ideal for foreign companies without established legal entities in Bulgaria.
Better financial solution
Outsourcing payroll and staff management reduces administrative costs and creates a better business environment. Instead of hiring a payroll manager and accountant — EOR covers the needed resources.
Better HR quality
In most cases, EOR is combined with recruitment — allowing better control over HR quality, better organized management, and administration. Benefits of Staff Leasing →
Less administrative work
The volume of administrative work often leads to extra cost of time and resources. Staff leasing outsources this mandatory activity and gives more time for following business targets.
Better cost control
Strict management of all cost documents in a clear format. Extra levels of control ensure full transparency and lack of fraud opportunities.
Global use cases
Global expansion, remote workforce management, talent acquisition, cost reduction, and business risk mitigation — EOR is an essential tool for international operations.
What EOR services we offer
Payroll administration
Managing all aspects of payroll processing — calculations, withholdings, and tax filings, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
HR management
Onboarding new employees, managing employment contracts, overseeing compliance with local labor laws, and ensuring all employment practices meet legal requirements.
Benefits administration
Managing and administering benefits such as health insurance, leisure activity cards, and other employee perks — tailored to local norms and expectations.
Standard EOR
Horizons Bulgaria acts as the legal employer of record — hiring and paying employees, managing all HR tasks, and assuming legal responsibility. The client retains control over day-to-day management.
Hybrid EOR/PEO
Similar to standard EOR but includes elements of a PEO where the EOR co-employs workers. Used when the client has an existing business entity but wants to outsource certain HR tasks.
Project-based / remote EOR
Managing employment for the duration of a project or for remote employees where the company has no physical presence in Bulgaria — ideal for digitally operating businesses with a globally distributed workforce.
EOR explained
Start with Employer of Record
Hire people in Bulgaria officially without forming a legal entity.