Employer of Record (EOR)
Whether you are an international company that is hiring in Serbia for the first time, a scale-up team that is rapidly expanding its capacities, or an organization that wants to test the regional market before formally establishing a legal entity, you can expect that your first challenges will arise already in understanding the local system.
The Employer of Record model therefore allows you to start business in Serbia or the region, quickly and safely, without administrative obstacles, supported by the in-depth local knowledge of our team.
In the EOR model, People Focus formally assumes the role of employer for you, in a way that is sustainable, scalable and aligned with real market conditions, while you retain full control over your employees’ work, their goals and performance. This model is ideal for companies that employ remote or hybrid teams, work on projects with a defined duration and want to test the market before opening a local firm.
We take over all legal and administrative obligations for you – employment contracts, payroll, taxes, contributions, insurance and compliance with local legislation – so you can focus solely on growing your business.
How does the People Focus EOR service ensure a stable start of business in Serbia or the region as a new market?
- Understanding the local context as a strategic advantage: We understand the regional candidate expectations, salary levels, communication patterns and professional culture characteristic of the local market. This knowledge allows us to set up a team that works naturally in the local environment, but at the same time follows your company’s standards.
- Experience in working with international clients: The People Focus team has many years of experience in cooperation with foreign companies that employ in the region, which is why we know where misunderstandings most often arise and how to prevent them before they affect business.
- Structure that reduces risk: We take care of full compliance with laws and regulations for you, thus eliminating legal and tax uncertainties that can slow down or jeopardize your entry into a new market.
- Speed of implementation: Thanks to established processes and infrastructure, your team can be operational within a few weeks, without waiting for legal entity registration or administrative procedures.
- Flexible scaling: As your team grows or needs change, the EOR model enables rapid adaptation of the employee structure without complicated legal changes.
Therefore, by partnering with People Focus, you get market entry in the short term, complete legal and tax security, lower costs compared to establishing a legal entity, stable and long-term sustainable teams, a local partner who understands both the market and business culture – and most importantly, you get the security of doing business in an environment you are still getting to know.
For us, EOR is not an administrative service but a strategic foundation, because when the first step in a new market is set correctly, each subsequent phase – recruiting, scaling and building a local presence – becomes simpler, faster and more predictable.
Contact us to discuss how we can support your expansion and lay a stable foundation for your team in Serbia and the region.