EOR in North America.
Indian companies hiring across North America — TMS becomes the legal employer in every target country.
Build a North America team — without setting up entities country-by-country.
Hire in the US and Canada — federal, state / province, and city-level compliance handled through our TMS EOR network. TMS partners with local-country EOR providers across North America so you sign one master agreement with us. We handle local payroll, contracts, and statutory compliance in every country.
What you get with TMS
One master agreement, multi-country coverage
Sign with TMS once. Hire across North America countries through our regional EOR network.
Local labour-law compliant
Every hire on a local-country employment contract under that country's labour law. TMS or our partner is the legal employer of record.
Currency flexibility
Pay TMS in INR or your preferred currency. Salaries disbursed in local-country currency to employees.
7-14 day onboarding
Most North America markets onboard inside 2 weeks of signed offer.
Indian-employer-friendly
Built for Indian companies expanding outbound. Senior HR SPOC understands Indian context.
End-to-end through one SPOC
Single relationship for the entire North America region. One contract, one invoice cycle, one HR leader.
How it works
Brief
Country, role, headcount, currency, timeline.
Local proposal
Country-specific salary benchmarks, statutory cost, fees.
Local contract & onboarding
TMS or partner becomes the legal employer in-country.
Steady-state
Monthly cycle, statutory filings, ongoing HR support.
Hiring across North America — what foreign employers should know
North America is a major destination for international hiring, offering deep talent in technology, finance, and professional services. It is also a region of sharp internal contrast: the United States operates a largely at-will employment system with significant state-level variation, while Canada regulates employment primarily at the provincial level, and Mexico applies a codified, employee-protective Federal Labour Law. Payroll tax, benefits, and termination rules differ not only between countries but between states and provinces. For companies entering the region, registering as an employer in multiple jurisdictions is administratively heavy. An Employer of Record allows compliant hiring without that burden. TMS supports companies expanding into North America by coordinating compliant EOR engagements through an established EOR partner network, applying the HR governance built over 20+ years of operations.
Key hiring considerations by country
| Country | Notable Employment Feature | Typical Notice Period |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Largely at-will employment, with payroll tax, benefits, and leave rules varying significantly by state | No statutory minimum; governed by contract and policy |
| Canada | Employment standards set province by province, with both statutory and common-law notice on termination | Statutory minimum by province, plus potential common-law notice |
| Mexico | Federal Labour Law with mandatory profit sharing, a Christmas bonus (aguinaldo), and structured severance | Statutory severance applies; limited notice-only termination |
How EOR simplifies your North America expansion
- ✓Hire in the United States, Canada, or Mexico without registering as an employer in each state or province first.
- ✓Manage state and provincial payroll tax, withholding, and benefits enrolment correctly through the EOR.
- ✓Apply Mexico’s statutory entitlements — aguinaldo, profit sharing, and severance — without building local payroll expertise.
- ✓Reduce contractor misclassification risk, which carries serious penalties in all three countries.
- ✓Consolidate multi-jurisdiction payroll and reporting under a single TMS-coordinated engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which North America countries does TMS cover?
TMS covers all major economies in North America through direct presence or trusted local EOR partners. Sales will confirm coverage for your specific target country.
Who is the legal employer?
TMS or our local partner — depending on the country. Either way, you sign a single master agreement with TMS.
Currency?
You pay TMS in your preferred currency (typically INR or USD). Local employees paid in their country's currency.
Talk to our EOR team.
Tell us your target countries and role mix. Our sales team will scope coverage and propose a phased plan within 48 hours.
Tell us what you need.
Map your North America expansion.
Tell us your target countries and role mix. Our sales team will scope coverage and propose a phased plan within 48 hours.
