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The hidden costs other EOR providers don't want to tell you about

You've probably chosen an EOR because it's the fastest way to hire abroad. One monthly fee, no entity, no payroll headaches. That's the pitch.

This guide maps all 12 hidden costs we see across the EOR market - drawn from direct experience and clients who switched to Emerald after being caught out.

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HOW IT STACKS UP AT SCALE
The exposure grows fast, and one driver dominates
£79,950
total exposure
£159,300
total exposure
£238,650
total exposure
5 employees
10 employees
15 employees
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CONFIDENTIAL
The hidden cost
of EOR providers
What other Employer of Record platforms don't want you to find out, until you're already contracted.
Emerald Technology · Hidden costs guide2026
INSIDE THE GUIDE

What you'll learn

The costs most EOR providers build into your invoice on top of their fees.

The single largest exposure in EOR contracts, what triggers it, and why some providers won't negotiate on your behalf.

What a bill can look like at 5, 10 and 15 employees once every hidden cost is added up.

Two real client cases where this cost showed up with zero warning and zero room to dispute it.

Before you sign, the question to find out whether you're protected from the £200k+ exposure or fully exposed to it.

How to avoid all these costs and keep your budget on track.

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12
hidden costs mapped
£238k
exposure at 15 employees