Hiring Globally Through Wyoming LLC

Once your Wyoming LLC has revenue, hiring becomes the next operational challenge. Independent contractors are simpler. Employees are more complex. Here are the structures and tools that work for non-resident LLC owners hiring globally.

Answer

Independent contractors are the default for LLC global hiring. Sign contractor agreements under LLC name. Pay via Wise (cheapest FX), Mercury, or Deel/Remote (for payroll-style processing). Employees require US payroll tax compliance which most non-resident LLCs avoid by structuring as contractor relationships. For dedicated team members, Deel or Remote handle compliant employment in 150+ countries.

By Zawwad, Founder & CEO, WyomingLLC by Topslice LLC.

Last updated May 20, 2026

Contractor vs employee structure

Contractor: independent service provider. Files own taxes in their country. No US payroll required. LLC pays based on invoice. Most common for non-resident LLC global teams.

Employee: full-time team member with payroll, benefits, employer tax contributions. US payroll required for US employees. Foreign employees require Employer of Record (Deel, Remote) to handle local compliance.

Paying contractors

Wise Business: lowest FX (0.4-0.6%), 50+ currencies, fast transfers
Mercury: USD wire to contractor's US account, ACH to US contractors
Deel: handles compliance + payments for $49/month per contractor
Direct bank wire: $30-$50 fees, slower

Employer of Record (EOR) services

Deel: $599/month per employee (popular for tech teams)
Remote: $599/month per employee (similar pricing)
Oyster: similar pricing tier
Justworks: US-only, lower price
EORs handle local employment law, benefits, payroll tax in 150+ countries

Tax implications of hiring

Contractor payments deduct as business expenses on pro forma 1120. Each contractor invoices the LLC. US-based contractors paid over $600/year receive 1099-NEC from the LLC at year-end. Non-US contractors typically receive payments without 1099 reporting (LLC just pays per invoice).

What we use

WyomingLLC hires our Dhaka team as contractors. Pay via Wise Business (most cost-efficient). Sign annual contractor agreements. Issue 1099 equivalent forms at year-end. Will move to EOR when we hit 10+ employees in any single country.

Frequently asked questions

Can I hire as employees through my LLC?

Yes for US employees (requires US payroll setup). For non-US employees, use EOR service (Deel, Remote) for compliance.

What is the difference between Deel contractor and Deel EOR?

Contractor: ~$49/month for compliance + payments. EOR: ~$599/month for full employment compliance including benefits and local tax.

Will my contractor relationship trigger employer status?

Depends on country and arrangement. True independent contractor (multiple clients, own tools, own hours) is safer. Misclassified employee (single client, set hours, employer-provided tools) can create legal exposure.

Can I expense Deel and Remote fees?

Yes. EOR and contractor payment service fees deduct as business expenses paid by the LLC.