Shor for Startups: International Payroll & EOR
International payroll and EOR built for founders. Pay contractors in 150+ countries from $19/month or hire EOR employees in 27 markets from $299/month, plus $12,000+ a year in free enterprise support. No equity, no setup fee, open to any company.
Quick answer
Shor offers eligible startups up to $12,000+ in perks and resources, with no equity required. An application is required, and it is open to startups worldwide (any stage).
Available programs
$12,000+ per year in included enterprise support
Shor for Startups
Shor's startup deal bundles the enterprise support tier (normally $1,000+ per month) into every account for free, on top of transparent per-worker pricing: contractors from $19/month with near-instant settlement, EOR employees from $299/month depending on country. Shor sets you up within the week; contractors can be onboarded the same day.
- Enterprise support for free (usually $1,000+/mo): a dedicated Slack channel with founders Daivik and Avi, no tickets, no AEs
- In-person onboarding in San Francisco or New York City
- Lifetime price lock: your country's rate never increases
- White-glove setup of your first international hires: country research, contract drafting and onboarding done for you
- Shor's fundraising playbook: their actual seed deck, investor outreach templates and 30 minutes with the CEO before your raise
- Free migration from Deel, Rippling, Remote or any other provider, including data export, contract transfer and team comms
Best for
Do you qualify for Shor?
You likely qualify if
- You are a company looking to manage or pay international contractors or employees
- You need compliant contracts, payroll, EOR, or contractor management
- You are setting up your first international worker or already manage an international team
- You want to migrate from another provider such as Deel, Remote, or Rippling
You won't qualify if
- The company or payment falls under applicable sanctions or compliance restrictions
- You need EOR employees in a country outside Shor's 27 supported EOR markets (contractors are supported in 150+ countries)
Common rejection reasons
- Country not yet covered for the worker type you need (EOR coverage is narrower than contractor coverage)
- Standard KYC/KYB or sanctions screening could not be completed
How to apply for Shor
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Book a call or create an account
Book a 30-minute intro call with a Shor founder at shor.cal.com/shor/shor-credit-for-startups, or create an account directly at shorpay.com. Pricing is public at docs.shorpay.com/pricing, so no demo is required.
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Tell Shor what you need
Share the countries, worker types, compensation, and whether you are setting up new workers or migrating an existing international team. Shor determines the right contractor, EOR, or managed-payroll setup and confirms the applicable country pricing.
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Get onboarded
Shor handles the setup, contracts, compliance requirements, payroll configuration, and migration where applicable. Contractors can typically be onboarded the same day; EOR onboarding generally takes 7 to 14 business days depending on local statutory requirements.
What every startup gets
Shor is international payroll built for founders: hire and pay international contractors for $19 per month with near-instant settlement, or hire full-time employees through EOR from $299 per month depending on the country. There is no back and forth or long onboarding; Shor gets you set up within the week.
The startup deal layers Shor's enterprise tier on top of that for free. All companies are eligible, and there is no equity required, no setup fee, and no annual commitment.
- Enterprise support for free. Usually $1,000+ per month. You get a dedicated Slack channel with Daivik and Avi, Shor's founders. No tickets, no account executives.
- In-person onboarding. Companies in San Francisco or New York City can be onboarded in person.
- Lifetime price lock. Your country's rate is locked in and never increases.
- White-glove setup of your first international hires. Shor does the country research, contract drafting, and onboarding for you.
- Shor's fundraising playbook. Their actual seed deck, the lessons from their seed round, their investor outreach templates, plus 30 minutes with Daivik, Shor's CEO, before you start your raise.
- Free migration from Deel, Rippling, Remote, or anyone else. Shor handles the data export, contract transfer, and team comms so the switch is painless.
Shor supports contractors across 150+ countries and EOR employees across 27 markets in Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
Shor pricing for startups
Shor publishes its pricing at docs.shorpay.com/pricing, so you can compare it before you ever talk to anyone.
- Contractors. From $19 per person per month, with near-instant settlement. Contractors can typically be onboarded the same day.
- EOR employees. From $299 per employee per month, varying by country. EOR onboarding generally takes 7 to 14 business days depending on local statutory requirements.
- Managed payroll. For companies that already have their own local entities and want Shor to run payroll on them.
- No setup fee, no annual commitment. Shor runs month-to-month, and the startup deal locks your country rate for life.
If you are weighing Shor against the incumbents, compare it with the startup offers from Deel, Rippling, and Oyster. Shor's pitch is transparent pricing, direct founder support, and a free migration if you are already on one of them.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Shor give startups?
Every company receives enterprise support normally valued at $1,000+ per month, representing $12,000+ per year in value, before including the additional onboarding, migration, fundraising, and price-lock benefits.
Does Shor take equity from startups?
No. Shor does not take equity in exchange for the startup deal.
Who qualifies for Shor?
All companies qualify. There is no requirement to belong to a particular accelerator, funding round, or startup batch. Standard country availability and compliance requirements still apply.
Is Shor free for startups?
There is no setup fee, and Shor's enterprise support package is included for free through this deal. Normal payroll, contractor, EOR, and related service fees still apply.
How do I apply for Shor?
1) Book a call or create an account, 2) Tell Shor what you need, 3) Get onboarded. Full steps are on this page.
How much does Shor cost?
Contractor management starts at $19 per person per month. EOR starts at $299 per employee per month, with pricing varying by country. Shor also offers managed payroll for companies that already have their own local entities.
Is there a long-term commitment?
No. Shor operates month-to-month with no annual lock-in. The startup deal also includes a lifetime price lock on your country rate.
How quickly can I get started with Shor?
Most companies can start running payroll within their first week. Contractors can typically be onboarded the same day, while EOR onboarding usually takes 7 to 14 business days, depending on local statutory requirements.
Can I migrate from Deel, Remote, Rippling, or another provider?
Yes. Migration is free as part of this deal. Shor can help with the data migration, contract transfer, and team communications required to move your international workforce over.
What support do I get?
Every company gets a dedicated Slack channel with Shor's founders. There are no traditional support-ticket queues or account executives between you and the team. Companies in San Francisco or New York City can also receive in-person onboarding.
What countries does Shor support?
Shor supports contractors in 150+ countries and EOR employees in 27 markets across Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
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