> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shorpay.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Global Coverage

> Where Shor can pay workers and hire employees today.

Shor's coverage splits into two layers:

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  <Card title="Paying Contractors Globally" icon="earth-americas">
    You can pay independent contractors in almost every country. The only exclusions are places subject to applicable US sanctions (OFAC).
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  <Card title="Hiring Employees (EOR)" icon="id-badge">
    For full employee hiring, Shor operates as your Employer of Record across a growing list of countries, in two pricing tiers, with more added each quarter.
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## Paying Contractors

You can onboard and pay independent contractors in virtually any country in the world. To pay a contractor, you need:

* The contractor's email (to send the invite)
* A signed contract on Shor's localized template
* The contractor's completed profile, KYC, and bank account, which they provide themselves when they accept the invite

Shor handles the local payment rails and FX automatically. Every payment is screened against sanctions lists before it's sent.

<Note>
  **Sanctioned jurisdictions are excluded.** Shor can't send payments to countries or regions under comprehensive US sanctions (OFAC): currently Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Belarus, and specific regions of Russia and Ukraine. These lists can change; if a payment can't be made, Shor flags it before you confirm.
</Note>

## Hiring Employees (Full EOR)

Full EOR (Employer of Record) means Shor employs the worker on your behalf in their home country, so you don't need to set up a local entity. Shor handles:

* Localized employment contracts
* Statutory benefits (leave, holidays, maternity/paternity where applicable)
* Income tax withholding and employer contributions
* Country-specific termination rules and severance
* Required local filings

EOR is available today across two pricing tiers. See [Pricing](/pricing) for full plan details.

### Standard Markets: \$299 / Employee / Month

| Asia        | Latin America | Africa       | Middle East          |
| ----------- | ------------- | ------------ | -------------------- |
| India       | Argentina     | Ghana        | United Arab Emirates |
| Indonesia   | Brazil        | Kenya        |                      |
| Nepal       | Chile         | Nigeria      |                      |
| Pakistan    | Colombia      | Rwanda       |                      |
| Philippines | Guatemala     | South Africa |                      |
|             | Mexico        | Uganda       |                      |
|             | Peru          |              |                      |

### Premium Markets: \$449 / Employee / Month

| Europe         | North America | Asia-Pacific |
| -------------- | ------------- | ------------ |
| Germany        | Canada        | Singapore    |
| Italy          |               |              |
| Netherlands    |               |              |
| Switzerland    |               |              |
| United Kingdom |               |              |

<Note>
  Don't see your country in the live list? Check the coming-soon markets below or email [sales@shorpay.com](mailto:sales@shorpay.com). We prioritize new EOR countries based on customer demand.
</Note>

## More Countries Coming

**Our roadmap is driven by where our customers actually need to hire.** The countries below are on deck. If your market is here, we can often fast-track it for a committed customer.

| Europe               | Americas    | Asia-Pacific | Africa & Middle East |
| -------------------- | ----------- | ------------ | -------------------- |
| Albania              | Bolivia     | Armenia      | Bahrain              |
| Belgium              | Costa Rica  | Australia    | Egypt                |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | El Salvador | Azerbaijan   | Israel               |
| Croatia              | Honduras    | Georgia      | Ivory Coast          |
| Czech Republic       | Panama      | Japan        | Jordan               |
| Denmark              | Paraguay    | Kazakhstan   | Kuwait               |
| Estonia              | Uruguay     | Malaysia     | Lebanon              |
| Finland              |             | New Zealand  | Morocco              |
| France               |             | South Korea  | Oman                 |
| Greece               |             | Sri Lanka    | Qatar                |
| Hungary              |             | Taiwan       | Saudi Arabia         |
| Ireland              |             | Thailand     | South Sudan          |
| Latvia               |             | Vietnam      | Tanzania             |
| Lithuania            |             |              | Tunisia              |
| Macedonia            |             |              | Zambia               |
| Norway               |             |              | Zimbabwe             |
| Poland               |             |              |                      |
| Portugal             |             |              |                      |
| Romania              |             |              |                      |
| Serbia               |             |              |                      |
| Slovakia             |             |              |                      |
| Slovenia             |             |              |                      |
| Spain                |             |              |                      |
| Sweden               |             |              |                      |
| Turkey               |             |              |                      |
| Ukraine              |             |              |                      |

Your input genuinely moves countries up the queue. If you have a concrete hiring plan, let us know.

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  <Card title="Tell Us Where You're Hiring" icon="message" href="mailto:sales@shorpay.com">
    Drop us a note with the countries you need. We'll share timing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Book a Call" icon="calendar" href="https://form.typeform.com/to/MPg3HQb1">
    30 minutes to talk through your hiring plans and see if we can help.
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## What Each Model Covers

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  <Card title="Contractor Coverage" icon="handshake">
    * Localized independent contractor agreement
    * Local payment rails
    * Appropriate US tax form collection (W-9, W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E)
    * Year-end 1099 filing for US contractors
    * Compliant invoicing and records
  </Card>

  <Card title="EOR Coverage (Full Employment)" icon="id-badge">
    * Shor employs the worker on your behalf
    * Statutory benefits and contributions handled
    * Income tax withheld at source
    * Country-specific employment contract
    * Local statutory filings
  </Card>
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## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Pricing" icon="tag" href="/pricing">
    Full plan details and competitor comparison.
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  <Card title="Money Movement" icon="arrow-right-arrow-left" href="/platform/money-movement">
    How Shor routes payments in each country.
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  <Card title="Tax Compliance" icon="scale-balanced" href="/platform/tax-compliance">
    How taxes and withholdings are handled.
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