Emerald Technology
A Birmingham-based talent acquisition firm founded in 2000 (Emerald Technology Consulting Group Limited) that sells an employer of record service in 150+↗ countries through its own entities and vetted partners, from £500↗ per employee per month on its Entry plan, with a Growth plan above it and custom Enterprise pricing. It focuses on venture-backed and private equity backed technology companies and can recruit and employ a hire through one vendor.
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At a glance
Emerald Technology (Emerald Technology Employer of Record (Entry), Emerald Technology Employer of Record (Growth), Emerald Technology Immigration & Visas, Emerald Technology EOR equity (with AAB)) says it covers 150+ countries↗ (its own country list names 82↗), and operates as Hybrid EOR. It starts at £500 /mo↗ at Emerald Technology.
- Countries covered
- 150+ countries↗82 named on its own list↗
- Owned entities
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- Provider model
- Hybrid EOR platform. Employs through its own entities and vetted partners in 150+↗ countries; it does not publish how many entities it owns.
- Price
- from £500 /mo↗
- Product tiers
- EOR from £500↗/employee/mo. 150+↗ countries. Hybrid EOR.
What it's built for
Emerald Technology acts as the official employer of the client's international hires through its own entities and vetted partners, managing payroll, benefits, compliance with local labour laws and taxes while the client directs the work; it can also recruit the hire first.
Full data sheet
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- Provider model
- Hybrid EOR platform. Employs through its own entities and vetted partners in 150+↗ countries; it does not publish how many entities it owns.
- Countries covered
- 150+ countries↗ (82 named on its own list↗)
- Owned entities
- Own entities and vetted partners; count not published↗
- Product tiers
- Emerald Technology Employer of Record (Entry), Emerald Technology Employer of Record (Growth), Emerald Technology Immigration & Visas, Emerald Technology EOR equity (with AAB)
Country coverage and owned entities come from each provider's own disclosures; verify current coverage for your markets. Confirm the exact figures with the provider before signing up.
Countries Emerald Technology names for EOR
On its own site (EOR country pages, read Oct 31, 2026), Emerald Technology names 82 countries↗ where it offers Employer of Record; a country it does not name there is not listed here. Each country below links to its employer costs and employment rules.
- Latin America#28 of 52 by countries listed11 of 22
- 35 of 47
- Asia-Pacific#26 of 63 by countries listed17 of 27
- Middle East#17 of 52 by countries listed10 of 13
- 9 of 31
1 of the 82↗ listed country has no BestEOR country page yet.
Ways to sign up with Emerald Technology
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The cheapest way to sign up for Emerald Technology is From £500 /mo↗ (direct signup) via Emerald Technology.
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Emerald Technology Employer of Record
Prices are the published per-employee-per-month rates, not a custom quote. They change often; each links to its source. Prices verified 2026-11-04. BestEOR.co is an independent comparison site; confirm the current pricing and coverage with the provider before signing up.
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Emerald Technology FAQ
How many countries does Emerald Technology cover?
Emerald Technology says it covers 150+ countries↗ (its own country list names 82↗), and starts at £500 /mo↗ at Emerald Technology. Country coverage reflects where the provider can employ on your behalf; some markets may be partner-served rather than owned-entity.
Does Emerald Technology own its own entities or use partners?
Emerald Technology runs a hybrid model, owning entities in its core markets and partnering with vetted local providers elsewhere.
Does Emerald Technology require a security deposit?
Yes. Emerald Technology states that a security deposit applies to an EOR hire↗: one month of employment costs, regardless of seniority↗. Setup fee: none↗. Offboarding fee: none↗. Currency conversion: no markup↗.
Does Emerald Technology sponsor work visas?
Yes. Emerald Technology states that it offers visa and work permit support for the people it employs as EOR: visa eligibility, applications, interview help and sponsorship licensing for relocating hires; work visa services sit in its Enterprise plan↗. Price: custom pricing (Enterprise plan)↗.