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Global payroll solutions

Relocating to a new country for work can be overwhelming, especially for those experiencing it for the first time. An umbrella company offers the simplest payment solution for most employees and contractors. After accepting an assignment, you might need to select an umbrella company.

This method ensures you are paid accurately and in compliance with local regulations.

We offer four tailored solutions that give you the freedom to work or contract in 60+ countries, namely:

  • Employed solution
  • Self-employed solution
  • Limited company solution
  • Employer of Record solution

Our dedicated team of experts can advise what option suits you best, depending on your circumstances, ensuring maximum salary retention and complete compliance.

The global Workforce Management portal you deserve

Our Workforce Management portal is a web-based client self-service system designed to automate and boost your international employment.

Here are just a few benefits you’ll get when working with the portal:

  • Our onboarding module allows contractors / employees to onboard on their own from one centralised interface;
  • With WFM portal, contractors/employees can submit timesheets and expenses directly to the portal, eliminating manual data entry;
  • In just two clicks, you can request time off and, if necessary, notify your line manager;
  • Add multiple contracts and bank accounts for productive work with each employer/client around the world.

Take a look at how we can help you thrive

Agent of Record (AOR)

Our Agent of Record (AOR) service allows businesses to engage independent contractors worldwide with confidence.

Swiss Outsourcing

Access Financial is your expert in the Swiss market for recruitment businesses, companies seeking Employer of Record (EOR) services, and professionals looking to work in Switzerland.

Business Expansion

We provide corporates and recruitment agencies with a turnkey solution: we establish and manage your local infrastructure so you can concentrate on winning clients and placing talent.

Contract Management

Whether you are a freelancer or an employee needing compliant contracts, a recruiter looking to place talent quickly, or a business needing risk free engagement solutions, our team acts as your partner every step of the way.

Employer of Record (EOR)

We streamline your team management by overseeing hiring, payroll, taxes, benefits, and insurance, ensuring a seamless and compliant experience for your business.

Payroll Processing

Processing payroll is more than preparing payslips — it’s about accurate calculations, on time payments and strict compliance with tax and labour laws.

Immigration Assistance

Access Financial offers expert guidance and seamless solutions for all your international mobility needs.

Tax & Legal Compliance

Businesses, contractors and recruiters working internationally face complex labour and tax rules that vary by country and sector. Access Financial keeps pace with these changes so you don’t have to.

Benefits for
employees/contractors

Just some of the advantages of choosing Access Financial as your trusted partner:

  • Ensuring maximum salary retention;
  • Efficient tax plans utilising all legal and compliant options;
  • Reduced administration;
  • Payroll solutions tailored to personal circumstances;
  • Immigration assistance and visa sponsorship in over 20 countries.

Success Stories

Discover our work and the trusted partnerships we’ve built with clients around the world.

You’ve done a fantastic job supporting us at Arto! Our experience has been smooth, and we plan to continue working with you.

The team at Access Financial – specifically Christian Fowles-Smith and Charles – have done a fantastic job supporting us at Arto. Their dedication to cultivating the relationship and their proactive approach have been impressive. It is incredibly rewarding to see hard work pay off with such positive client sentiment.

Before partnering with Access Financial, our international expansion was a manual process of “Googling” and high legal fees.

Since day one, the team at Access has provided a ton of advice in areas that were completely new to us. They quickly became our main provider for non-UK placements because they always come out on top. Their response time is record-breaking, often getting us answers within the same day. This speed allows us to get contracts out the door without losing candidates to long wait times.

Having worked in the tech and SAP staffing sector for 25 years, I have relied on Access Financial for almost that entire duration.

Navigating the complex landscape of international compliance and legal requirements is a major challenge, but Access Financial makes it manageable through their global expertise. We count on their extensive breadth of knowledge whenever we are providing services in different jurisdictions.

Partnering with Access Financial provided the necessary reassurance and scope to operate safely across Europe.

One of the most significant benefits was their unwavering commitment to compliance, which offered security to both our clients and our contractors in an environment often filled with misinformation. Unlike some providers who offered questionable incentives, Access Financial prioritized giving the right advice and maintained an “audit mentality” that our own accountants and lawyers truly valued.

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Our dedicated sales team is ready to provide you with a tailored quote and offer guidance on all aspects of the global mobility.

Over 22 years of professional global mobility and payroll management experience.

We’re all set up in-country so onboarding takes days, not months.

We offer immigration assistance 
and visa sponsorship in over 20 countries.

Our customised software is designed to manage payroll more efficiently, saving clients time and avoiding errors.

    Ready to make Global Mobility easier?

    FAQ

    Find answers to our most frequently asked questions below.

    What services are available for independent contractors?

    Services for independent contractors can include onboarding support, payment administration, contract handling, tax-related guidance, compliance coordination, and access to structured workforce platforms. These services are useful for freelancers who work with international clients or agencies and want smoother administrative support. For companies, contractor services also help create a more reliable engagement model by improving documentation, payment workflows, and compliance across cross-border contractor relationships.

    What is contractor payment management?

    Contractor payment management is the process of organizing, approving, and processing payments to independent contractors in a structured and compliant way. It often includes invoice handling, payment schedules, recordkeeping, and coordination with contract terms or local engagement requirements. For businesses that work with contractors internationally, strong payment management reduces delays, improves visibility, and helps maintain smoother relationships with freelance talent and staffing partners.

    What should contractors know about contractor tax responsibilities?

    Contractor tax responsibilities depend on the individual’s country, legal status, and engagement model, but they usually include understanding how income is reported and whether any local tax obligations apply. For independent contractors working internationally, tax responsibilities can become more complex when multiple countries or payment channels are involved. Clear support and documentation help contractors stay organized while helping client companies maintain cleaner contractor administration processes.

    What should companies know about managing freelance contractors internationally?

    Managing freelance contractors internationally requires attention to classification, contract structure, payment processes, documentation, and country-specific compliance expectations. Companies should avoid treating contractors like employees without proper review, because that can create legal and tax risk. A consistent international contractor model helps businesses scale freelance engagement more safely while giving contractors a clearer, more professional experience across projects and jurisdictions.

    What are contractor compliance requirements?

    Contractor compliance requirements usually involve proper classification review, written agreements, clear scope of work, payment documentation, and alignment with local rules for independent services. These requirements matter because contractor relationships are often reviewed differently from employee relationships under local law. For companies using freelance talent at scale, a documented compliance process helps reduce disputes, misclassification exposure, and administrative inconsistency across countries.

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