Can a company hire someone in Kenya without opening an office there? Yes. There are two legal routes: an Employer of Record (EOR) that employs the person locally on the company's behalf, or an independent contractor who invoices for their work.
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An EOR legally employs a worker in Kenya for another business, running local payroll, tax and a compliant contract, so the hiring company does not need its own entity. Platforms like Deel offer this in Kenya. Hire and pay in Kenya with Deel (affiliate link).
Full employment through an EOR gives benefits and protection and suits full-time roles. Contracting is simpler and suits project work. An EOR removes the risk of misclassifying a full-time worker as a contractor.
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Yes. A company with no legal entity in Kenya can use an Employer of Record, which employs the person on its behalf and handles local payroll, tax and compliance, or engage the person as an independent contractor who invoices for their work. Both are common and legal.
An Employer of Record, or EOR, legally employs a worker in Kenya for another business, running local payroll, tax and a compliant contract, so the hiring company does not need its own entity there. Platforms like Deel offer this in Kenya.
Full employment through an EOR gives benefits and stronger protection and suits long-term full-time work. Contracting is simpler to start and suits project or part-time work. Misclassifying a full-time worker as a contractor is the main risk, which an EOR removes.
Usually in USD or local currency through the EOR or a contractor platform. Many workers receive into a service like Deel or Wise and convert at a good rate. Contractors invoice and handle their own taxes, so a local accountant helps.
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