Thirdsail
Thirdsail is a Toronto based Employer of Record hiring employees in Canada and the US through its own legal entities, with entity formation and management for companies expanding through subsidiaries.
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Thirdsail is a Canada focused EOR and entity services specialist that goes deep on one market instead of competing on country count. It owns its Canadian entities directly, employs your staff on your behalf, and handles payroll, benefits, tax remittances, and compliance, while you keep full control of the role, compensation, and daily work. Its main strength is the path from a few EOR hires to a fully managed Canadian subsidiary with one partner. Trade offs are single market coverage, a lighter self serve platform, and a hiring time of roughly 1 to 3 weeks, slower than the most automated providers. It is the strongest choice for companies whose hiring plans center on Canada. Companies hiring across many countries should compare a global provider.
About Thirdsail
Thirdsail Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with local experts also based in Vancouver. It acts as the Employer of Record for companies hiring in Canada and the United States, and also offers entity formation and entity management for businesses ready to open a subsidiary.
Thirdsail owns its own Canadian entities, so clients can hire without setting up a local entity. Thirdsail becomes the legal employer through direct employment, while the client keeps control over the role, compensation, projects, timelines, and terminations. Its EOR service covers payroll processing, local tax remittances, workers' compensation insurance, employee onboarding, employment contracts, employee benefits administration, client invoicing and payments, and identity and background checks.
For growing teams, Thirdsail can set up and manage a Canadian subsidiary for companies planning more than 5 to 10 hires, handling legal, tax, accounting, and payroll back office work. It also offers tailored services including employment contracts, commercial agreements, recruiting, and business bank account setup.
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- Payroll processing
- Local tax remittances
- Workers' compensation insurance
- Employment contracts
- Benefits administration
- Background checks
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Why Choose Thirdsail?
Fast Setup
Get your team onboarded in as little as 24-48 hours with our streamlined process.
100% Compliant
Stay fully compliant with local labor laws worldwide.
Expert Support
24/7 access to local HR experts with global employment expertise.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees or surprise charges. What you see is what you pay.
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