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:
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:
This includes registering for income tax, payroll tax, and mandatory and statutory benefits required or expected in the local market
Necessary for managing payments, payroll, and tax disbursements.
Implementing local payroll and benefits tailored to each jurisdiction, ensuring it reflects both legal requirements and your company’s internal policies.
Includes the potential to extend corporate benefits from your employee handbook, such as paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, health insurance, retirement plans, and other incentives, where feasible under local regulations.
Legal Entity & Company Formation
October 16, 2026
A company can hold a valid certificate of incorporation in a new country and still be unable to pay a single employee there. It happens more often than most expansion plans admit. The entity exists on paper, the announcement goes out, and then payday arrives with no bank account, no payroll registration, and no tax identity in place.
Legal Entity & Company Formation
October 13, 2026
A Brazilian employee costs the same in statutory charges whether an EOR or your own company holds the contract. What changes is the provider fee layered on top, how much control you have over contracts and benefits, and how well the arrangement holds up as your team grows.
Legal Entity Closure
October 12, 2026
Most companies budget weeks for an exit and end up managing it for over a year. That gap is not a filing error. It is the predictable result of underestimating what a foreign subsidiary actually requires before a registrar will agree it no longer exists.
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:
Ensure compliance anywhere, anytime
Global assistance at your service
Tailored solutions to fit your business needs
Let Cerity Global set up your local entity and get you hiring, operating, and growing faster.
