Remote

Remote charges $40/emp/mo per employee for Australian payroll when you have an existing local entity. For hiring via Employer of Record, the cost is $835/emp/mo per employee per month. There is no monthly base fee, so costs scale directly with headcount. Note that Remote publishes its prices in USD, so the AUD equivalent will vary with exchange rates.

Yes. Remote handles STP Phase 2 reporting for Australian employees, submitting the required payroll data to the ATO each pay cycle. It also manages superannuation guarantee contributions and is designed to meet the Payday Super requirements effective 1 July 2026.

Remote's EOR service allows businesses to hire full-time employees in 180-plus countries without establishing a legal entity in each location. Remote acts as the legal employer and handles employment contracts, local payroll, tax withholding, statutory benefits, and compliance. Australian businesses use this when hiring internationally; international companies use it to bring on Australian employees without incorporating locally.

Remote's award interpretation capability for Australia is rated as limited. It covers Australian employment law requirements including minimum wages, leave entitlements, and superannuation, but automated Modern Award calculation rules are not as deep as those found in AU-built specialists such as KeyPay or Employment Hero. Businesses with complex award structures in hospitality, retail, or construction should verify their specific award requirements are supported.

Remote is primarily designed for businesses hiring across multiple countries rather than for domestic Australian payroll alone. Its strength is global reach and compliance in 180-plus countries. For businesses employing staff exclusively in Australia, locally focused platforms typically offer deeper award automation and lower cost per employee without the global overhead.

Remote and Deel are closely matched global EOR competitors. Both charge $835/emp/mo per employee per month for EOR and cover 150-plus countries. Remote is often noted for strong IP protection and compliance tooling, particularly for hiring in markets with complex labour law. Deel offers a free HRIS for up to 200 employees and tends to have a broader direct integration list. Both are well established and the choice often comes down to which platform your finance and HR teams prefer to work in.

Yes. Remote integrates with Xero, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, and Sage, among others. Payroll and cost data can flow into your accounting platform after each pay run, which reduces manual reconciliation and keeps your general ledger current.