Innovative Employee Solutions (IES)
A San Diego contingent-workforce and payrolling firm founded in 1974 that sells employer of record in all 50 US states and 150+ countries, through its own entities in the UK, Canada, Ireland and Germany and a partner network elsewhere, for workers the client has already found. It also sells an agent of record service for independent contractors.
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- Listed provider model: Hybrid EOR
- Pricing is quote-only: you must contact sales for a number
At a glance
Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) (IES Employer of Record (global), IES Employer of Record (U.S.), IES Agent of Record) covers up to 150 countries, holds 4 owned-entity countries, partners elsewhere, and operates as Hybrid EOR. It starts at Custom quote at Innovative Employee Solutions (IES), across 1 way to sign up.
- Countries covered
- 150 countries
- Owned entities
- 4countries
- Provider model
- Hybrid EOR platform. Employs through its own entities in the UK, Canada, Ireland and Germany and a partner network elsewhere, across 150+ countries and all 50 US states.
- Price
- from Custom quote
- Product tiers
- EOR pricing on request. 150+ countries. Hybrid EOR.
- Onboarding
- Employs through its own entities in the UK, Canada, Ireland and Germany and through partners in the rest of its 150+ countries, for workers the client has already found.
What it's built for
IES becomes the legal employer of a contract or remote worker the client has found, through its own entity in the UK, Canada, Ireland or Germany or through a partner elsewhere, and bills an all-inclusive markup.
Full data sheet
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- Countries covered
- 150 countries
- Owned entities
- 4 owned-entity countries, partners elsewhere
- Contractor of record
- IES Agent of Record: quote only
- Visa sponsorship
- Offered. Priced into a custom quote
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.
Ways to sign up with Innovative Employee Solutions (IES)
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IES Employer of Record · US employer of record is priced from a 16% markup on payroll.
Custom quoteCheck priceQuote-based; its pricing page lists global EOR from a $500 USD management fee a month without saying per employee, per employee/mo (read 2026-10-17)
Prices are the published per-employee-per-month rates, not a custom quote. They change often; each links to its source. Prices verified 2026-10-17. BestEOR.co is an independent comparison site; confirm the current pricing and coverage with the provider before signing up.
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Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) FAQ
How many countries does Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) cover?
It covers 150 countries, and starts at Custom quote at Innovative Employee Solutions (IES). Country coverage reflects where the provider can employ on your behalf; some markets may be partner-served rather than owned-entity.
How many owned entities does Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) have?
It holds 4 owned-entity countries, partners elsewhere.
Does Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) own its own entities or use partners?
Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) runs a hybrid model, owning entities in its core markets and partnering with vetted local providers elsewhere.
How much does Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) charge for contractors?
Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) does not list a contractor management product you run yourself. With IES Agent of Record, Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) engages the contractor itself; Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) quotes its price on request. IES prices its agent of record service from a 4% markup on each contractor invoice, a percentage rather than a monthly fee.
Does Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) require a security deposit?
BestEOR.co found no deposit terms on Innovative Employee Solutions (IES)'s public pricing, help-center or terms pages (checked October 17, 2026), so ask Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) before you sign.
Does Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) sponsor work visas?
Yes. Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) states that it offers visa and work permit support for the people it employs as EOR: visa support as an a la carte option within its EOR service. Price: priced into a custom quote.