Headquartered in California, Cerity Global specializes in global expansion, helping companies establish and grow their international footprint efficiently and compliantly across 170+ countries.
Cerity Global supports your complete global expansion journey. From setting up legal entities and bank accounts to assisting with payroll, HR, accounting, tax, and compliance, we take care of everything so you can focus on your core business goals while we handle all the administrative tasks.
Whether you want to set up a legal entity or transition from a contractor or Professional Employer Organization (PEO) model to direct employment, we assist you in starting and managing your legal operations effectively.
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While many organizations start with PEO models or work with contractors, hiring directly via Cerity Global’s legal entity setup is beneficial for your business.
Establishing a legal presence in the country demonstrates your commitment to the local market and showcases your dedication to operating as a responsible company in compliance with local regulations. This commitment enhances your reputation and builds credibility on two levels:
Establishing your entity requires compliance with local labor laws and regulations, as well as demonstrating a commitment to supporting local employees. Cerity Global assists with HR support, drafting employment agreements, and advising on labor laws. We also help:
Hiring employees directly helps them embrace your company’s values, HR policies, and overall standards. Cerity Global empowers businesses to implement the corporate benefits you have in place, enabling the extension of certain offerings from headquarters to local countries. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of belonging and strengthens our company culture and operational consistency.
Additionally, if you have contractors or PEO employees, Cerity Global can assist in seamlessly transitioning them into your legal entities for better integration.
Entity setup goes beyond legal formalities—it signals your commitment to long-term growth, your team, and the local market.
It is imperative to understand that when establishing an entity, incorporation is just the first step. To become fully functional, several critical components must be followed to ensure true readiness:
For companies looking to hire talent immediately, while the local entity setup is in progress, the PEO model serves as an effective interim solution. The entity establishment process consists of incorporation, regulatory registrations, and bank account setup. All this can take anywhere from two to three months up to one year, depending on the country.
During this, Cerity Global’s PEO services will support you with immediate hiring, including assisting with the provision of payroll and benefits to your employees. Upon setup, we can seamlessly transition your employees from the PEO model to your legal entity, ensuring no disruption in payroll and compliance processes.
Everything you need to know about global expansion, legal entity setup, and ongoing compliance.
Cerity Global supports companies in their global expansion plans and helps to establish and scale their operations internationally. We specialize in:
· Legal Entity Setup: Incorporation, registration, and bank account set up.
· People Operations: HR support, drafting employment agreements, payroll system implementation, and benefits setup.
· Compliance Support: Accounting system setup, tax, and legal compliance support.
Cerity Global follows a proven framework to help companies expand globally. The key steps for include:
· Entity Incorporation: Our incorporation services are tailored to your business model and needs.
· Registration: Includes registration for income tax, payroll tax, and mandatory benefits.
· Bank Account Setup: Opening a corporate bank account to facilitate payroll and financial transactions.
· HR Support: Implementing local HR policies enables effective recruitment, employee onboarding, integration, and drafting of locally compliant employment agreements.
· Payroll Support: Localized payroll systems setup, ongoing management, tax filings, and statutory contributions.
· Accounting Support: Systems implementation, O2C, P2P, R2R, GL management.
· Tax Compliance: Income and indirect tax filings, mandatory and statutory benefits setup, company law compliance, corporate law compliance.
Choosing to hire directly through a legal entity with Cerity Global, rather than relying on PEO models, helps businesses establish:
· Credibility: Builds long-term presence
· Compliance: With labor laws, tax rules, and benefits regulations
· Cultural Integration: Availability of better resources and alignment between local teams and global HQ
Cerity Global’s ongoing support ensures your business stays compliant and operational even after the setup:
· Comprehensive payroll and benefits administration
· Dedicated accounting and bookkeeping services
· Vigilant compliance with tax filings and corporate governance
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Let Cerity Global set up your local entity and get you hiring, operating, and growing faster.