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GLOBAL SERVICE DIRECTORY

Corporate Services & Company Secretarial Directory 2026

Official service taxonomy term: Corporate Services

Atlas HRO Global Employer of Record Logo

Atlas

160 Countries (DIRECT)
Verified Provider

Atlas Technology Solutions, Inc. (formerly Elements Global Services) is an enterprise-grade global Employer of Record and human capital management platform founded in 2015 by Rick Hammell, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Built upon the philosophy of direct global infrastructu

HQ / ScopeChicago, Illinois, United States · global
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
EORGlobal PayrollImmigration & VisaEntity Establishment
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
CXC Global Workforce Solutions Logo

CXC Global

100 Countries (HYBRID)
Verified Provider

CXC Global Pty Ltd is an enterprise contingent workforce management and Employer of Record provider founded in 1992, headquartered in Sydney, Australia. With over three decades of operational history, CXC Global is a pioneer in compliant workforce management, helping multinationa

HQ / ScopeSydney, Australia · global
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
EORContractor ManagementWorkforce ManagementEmployment Compliance
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
Mauve Group Global EOR & Business Solutions Logo

Mauve Group

150 Countries (DIRECT)
Verified Provider

Mauve Group Ltd. is an international workforce mobility, entity establishment, and global Employer of Record organization founded in 1996 by John Kenyon and Ann Ellis, with dual operational headquarters in York, United Kingdom and Limassol, Cyprus. As one of the longest-standing

HQ / ScopeYork, United Kingdom / Limassol, Cyprus · global
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
EOREntity EstablishmentImmigration & VisaGlobal Payroll
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
Ayasa Globo Global Mobility & EOR Logo

Ayasa Globo

25 Countries (DIRECT)
Verified Provider

Ayasa Globo provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 25+ countries.

HQ / ScopeSingapore · regional
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
EORPEOCorporate Services
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
Acclime Corporate Services & EOR Logo

Acclime

23 Countries (NONE)
Under Review

Acclime provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 23+ countries.

HQ / ScopeSan Francisco, CA, USA · none
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
Entity EstablishmentCorporate ServicesTax & Payroll Compliance
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
Auxadi Global Accounting & Payroll Logo

Auxadi

50 Countries (HYBRID)
Verified Provider

Auxadi provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 53+ countries.

HQ / ScopeMadrid, Spain · global
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
Corporate ServicesGlobal PayrollTax & Payroll ComplianceEntity Establishment
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
BDO Global Employer Services Logo

BDO Global

160 Countries (HYBRID)
Under Review

BDO EOR Services provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 62+ countries.

HQ / ScopeLondon, UK · regional
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
EORPEOGlobal PayrollTax & Payroll Compliance
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
Bolder Group Corporate & Fund Services Logo

Bolder Group

18 Countries (HYBRID)
Verified Provider

Bolder Group provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 65+ countries.

HQ / ScopeAmersfoort / Amsterdam, Netherlands · global
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
Corporate ServicesEntity EstablishmentTax & Payroll ComplianceGlobal Payroll
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
CS

Corporate Services International

95 Countries (NONE)
Under Review

Corporate Services International provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 95+ countries.

HQ / ScopeSan Francisco, CA, USA · none
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
Corporate Services
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
EW

East West EOR

80 Countries (HYBRID)
Verified Provider

East West EOR provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 107+ countries.

HQ / ScopeSingapore and London, United Kingdom · global
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
Global PayrollCorporate ServicesEmployment ComplianceGlobal Hiring / Recruitment
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
EM

Emerging Markets EOR

80 Countries (HYBRID)
Verified Provider

Emerging Markets EOR provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 113+ countries.

HQ / ScopeLondon, United Kingdom and Nairobi, Kenya · global
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
Global PayrollTax & Payroll ComplianceCorporate ServicesEmployment Compliance
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
EH

Enable HR

80 Countries (HYBRID)
Verified Provider

Enable HR provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 128+ countries.

HQ / ScopeSydney, Australia · global
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
HRIS / HR TechnologyEmployment ComplianceWorkforce ManagementCorporate Services
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
Eurofast Regional SE Europe & Middle East EOR Logo

Eurofast

21 Countries (HYBRID)
Verified Provider

Eurofast provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 131+ countries.

HQ / ScopeNicosia, Cyprus and Athens, Greece · global
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
Global PayrollTax & Payroll ComplianceCorporate ServicesEmployment Compliance
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
EU

EuroPSN

80 Countries (HYBRID)
Verified Provider

EuroPSN provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 134+ countries.

HQ / ScopeBrussels, Belgium · global
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
Global PayrollTax & Payroll ComplianceCorporate ServicesEmployment Compliance
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
Eversheds Sutherland Global Employment Law Logo

Eversheds EOR

80 Countries (HYBRID)
Verified Provider

Eversheds EOR provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 137+ countries.

HQ / ScopeLondon, United Kingdom · global
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
Employment ComplianceTax & Payroll ComplianceGlobal MobilityCorporate Services
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
First Advantage Global Background Screening & HR Logo

First Advantage EOR

80 Countries (HYBRID)
Verified Provider

First Advantage EOR provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 146+ countries.

HQ / ScopeAtlanta, Georgia, United States · global
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
Employment ComplianceWorkforce ManagementCorporate ServicesHRIS / HR Technology
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
IP

International Payroll Group

80 Countries (HYBRID)
Verified Provider

International Payroll Group provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 97+ countries.

HQ / ScopeLondon, United Kingdom · global
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
Global PayrollTax & Payroll ComplianceCorporate ServicesEmployment Compliance
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
IG

Intertrust Group (CSC)

100 Countries (NONE)
Under Review

Intertrust Group provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 100+ countries.

HQ / ScopeLondon, UK · none
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
Corporate ServicesEntity EstablishmentGlobal PayrollEmployment Compliance
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise
IQ

IQ-EQ

50 Countries (NONE)
Under Review

IQ-EQ provides global employer of record, international hiring, and payroll services across 106+ countries.

HQ / ScopeLondon, UK · none
PricingPricing not publicly disclosed
Corporate ServicesGlobal PayrollEmployment Compliance
Target: Startup, SMB, Enterprise

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What Is Corporate Services?

Corporate Services providers deliver ongoing statutory administration for incorporated entities: company secretarial duties, registered agent services, annual return filing, statutory record maintenance, local director services, and corporate governance support. They ensure that incorporated entities remain in good legal standing with the company registry and local regulatory authorities.

How Corporate Services Works

  1. Registered address: Maintain a local registered office address for statutory mail and regulatory correspondence.
  2. Annual filings: Prepare and file annual returns, financial statements, and corporate disclosure obligations with the company registry.
  3. Statutory records: Maintain the company's statutory books (register of directors, register of members, minute books, share register).
  4. Board & AGM support: Draft board resolutions, prepare AGM documentation, and maintain corporate minutes.
  5. Local director services: Where required, provide a qualified local director to satisfy local directorship residency requirements.

Who Needs Corporate Services?

  • Companies with incorporated subsidiaries that lack local administrative resources
  • Holding companies with multiple foreign subsidiaries requiring centralized statutory compliance management
  • Companies setting up new entities in countries with unfamiliar company law requirements

When To Use Corporate Services

Corporate services are required from the moment of entity incorporation and continue as an ongoing obligation for the life of the entity. Engage a corporate services provider before incorporation to ensure the registered address and secretarial infrastructure is in place on day one.

Advantages

  • Entity remains in good legal standing with company registry — avoiding penalties and forced dissolution risk
  • Local director services satisfy residency requirements without relocating a permanent executive
  • Corporate governance documentation is maintained professionally and audit-ready

Risks & Limitations

  • Nominee director risk: Local nominee directors hold legal fiduciary obligations — ensure clear indemnification and instruction protocols are in place.
  • Filing deadline risk: Missed annual return deadlines in some jurisdictions (Singapore, UK) trigger significant penalties and can lead to deregistration.

Cost Benchmarks

Corporate services fees range from $500–$5,000/year per entity for core registered address and secretarial services, plus $1,000–$10,000/year for full-service corporate administration including local director, annual return preparation, and statutory accounting.

Country-Specific Considerations

Residency requirements for directors vary. Ireland requires at least one EU-resident director (or a bond in lieu). Singapore requires at least one Singapore resident director. Australia requires at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Australia. The UK has no director residency requirement but the Companies Act 2006 imposes detailed statutory filing obligations.

Frequently Asked Questions

A company secretary is responsible for ensuring the company complies with statutory obligations and governance requirements. The UK and Singapore require a named company secretary; the US does not. Even where not legally required, engaging a company secretary reduces compliance risk.
Penalties vary by country from small fixed fees (UK £150) to significant fines and ultimately company deregistration/strike-off (which can have serious tax and legal consequences).

Research Sources

  1. UK Companies Act 2006
  2. Singapore Companies Act (Cap. 50)
  3. ICSA (Chartered Governance Institute) — Company Secretarial Practice guide

Information provided is for general research and should not be construed as legal, tax, or employment advice. Verify all details with qualified legal counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.

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