Thera
A New York payroll and payments platform founded in 2022 (Bloom Financial Corp., doing business as Thera) for startups, small businesses and global teams. It sells an employer of record service in 150+↗ countries that its own comparison pages price from $199↗ per employee per month, alongside contractor management, a contractor of record product (Contractor Pro) and US payroll.
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- Listed provider model: Hybrid EOR
At a glance
Thera (Thera Employer of Record, Thera Contractor Management, Thera Contractor Pro, Thera US Payroll) says it covers 150+ countries↗ (its own country list names 176↗), and operates as Hybrid EOR. It starts at $199 /mo↗ at Thera.
- Countries covered
- 150+ countries↗176 named on its own list↗
- Owned entities
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- Provider model
- Hybrid EOR platform. Becomes the legal employer on paper in 150+↗ countries; its pages say it owns local entities and also connects clients with local entities that act as employer of record, without counting either.
- Price
- from $199 /mo↗
- Product tiers
- EOR from $199↗/employee/mo. 150+↗ countries. Hybrid EOR.
What it's built for
Thera becomes the legal employer on paper of the client's workers in 150+↗ countries while the client keeps full control of the employee's daily work, and handles contracts, payroll, benefits and compliance in the local country.
Full data sheet
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- Provider model
- Hybrid EOR platform. Becomes the legal employer on paper in 150+↗ countries; its pages say it owns local entities and also connects clients with local entities that act as employer of record, without counting either.
- Countries covered
- 150+ countries↗ (176 named on its own list↗)
- Owned entities
- Own and local partner entities; count not published↗
- Product tiers
- Thera Employer of Record, Thera Contractor Management, Thera Contractor Pro, Thera US Payroll
- Contractor of record
- Thera Contractor Pro↗: quote only
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 Thera names for EOR
On its own site (EOR country list, read Oct 31, 2026), Thera names 176 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#3 of 52 by countries listed21 of 22
- 43 of 47
- Asia-Pacific#5 of 63 by countries listed25 of 27
- Middle East#7 of 52 by countries listed12 of 13
- 30 of 31
46 of the 176↗ listed countries have no BestEOR country page yet.
Ways to sign up with Thera
Every way to sign up, cheapest first.
The cheapest way to sign up for Thera is From $199 /mo↗ (direct signup) via Thera.
- Get a quoteTTheraCheapestDirect signup
Thera Employer of Record · Its pricing page shows no price for the Employer of Record plan, only a button to get a quote.
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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Thera FAQ
How many countries does Thera cover?
Thera says it covers 150+ countries↗ (its own country list names 176↗), and starts at $199 /mo↗ at Thera. Country coverage reflects where the provider can employ on your behalf; some markets may be partner-served rather than owned-entity.
Does Thera own its own entities or use partners?
Thera runs a hybrid model, owning entities in its core markets and partnering with vetted local providers elsewhere.
How much does Thera charge for contractors?
Thera Contractor Management↗ lets you pay and manage independent contractors you engage yourself (150+ countries↗). Thera does not publish a price for it; it quotes on request. With Thera Contractor Pro↗, Thera engages the contractor itself; Thera quotes its price on request. Its pricing page shows no price for contractor management, only a button to get a quote.
Does Thera require a security deposit?
BestEOR.co found no deposit terms on Thera's public pricing, help-center or terms pages (checked November 7, 2026), so ask Thera before you sign.
Does Thera sponsor work visas?
BestEOR.co found nothing about visa or work permit sponsorship on Thera's public pages (checked November 7, 2026), so ask Thera before you make an offer to someone who needs one.