Stop overpaying to hire. Build your team across Europe for less.
Ocnite handles EoR employment, company formation, and full compliance for tech companies expanding across Europe, without opening local entities.
One platform to hire, pay, and comply across Europe
From onboarding your first remote developer to running payroll across 5 countries, Ocnite handles the legal and financial infrastructure.
Employer of Record
Hire developers in Romania, Moldova, or Ukraine without setting up a local entity. We become the legal employer, handle payroll, and ensure full compliance.
Company Formation
Incorporate in a tax-optimized jurisdiction in 2-4 weeks, fully remote. Moldova IT Park, Estonia, Georgia, UAE, Malta, or Delaware.
Accounting & Compliance
Monthly bookkeeping, tax filings, and regulatory reporting handled for you. Always up to date, never a surprise.
Payroll & HR
Compliant payroll processing, employment contracts, and HR support across all markets. One invoice, multiple countries.
How it works
Three steps from initial consultation to an optimized structure that's live and compliant.
Assessment
We review your current situation, residency, income structure, existing entities, and identify the optimal setup for your specific case.
Structure Design
We design a corporate structure that legally minimizes your tax burden while maintaining full compliance with both your home country and the new jurisdiction.
Implementation
We handle formation, registration, banking, and accounting. You receive a fully operational company with ongoing support.
See what your developers actually cost you
Total employer cost for a €60,000/year developer. Based on mandatory employer contribution rates (2025).
*Illustrative figures based on published 2025 employer contribution rates. Germany: ~22% employer social contributions. France: ~43% employer social contributions. Moldova IT Park: 7% all-inclusive flat tax. Actual costs vary by sector and individual circumstances.
Tax-optimized jurisdictions for your team
Each jurisdiction has distinct advantages. We help you choose and implement the right structure for your company.
Moldova
7% flat rateIT Park regime, the lowest all-inclusive tax rate in Europe for technology companies.
Estonia
0% on retained earningsE-Residency plus no corporate tax until dividends are paid. EU-based, fully digital.
Georgia
1% for VIT statusVirtual Zone IT status offers 0% corporate tax. Territorial tax system for offshore income.
UAE
0-9% corporate taxFree zone companies can access 0% corporate tax. No personal income tax.
Malta
~5% effective rateEU jurisdiction with tax refund mechanism reducing effective rate to ~5% for non-residents.
Delaware (US)
0% state taxNo state tax in Delaware. Preferred structure for US fundraising and SaaS companies.
Who we work with
Ocnite is built for IT professionals and tech businesses at every stage.
Tech Companies
Scale your engineering team across Europe without the legal overhead. We handle EoR, payroll, and compliance so you can focus on shipping.
Startups
Hire your first remote developers compliantly from day one. No local entities, no legal surprises, no payroll mistakes.
Freelancers & Contractors
Reduce your effective tax rate from 40%+ to 7% through a legally structured Moldovan employment arrangement.
What our clients say
"Ocnite set up my Moldova IT Park company in under 3 weeks. I went from paying 42% in Germany to 7%, everything handled, nothing complicated."
Alex M.
Senior Backend Engineer, Germany
"We needed to hire developers in Romania and France without setting up entities in both countries. Ocnite's EoR service handled everything, both employees were onboarded in 10 days."
Sarah K.
CTO, SaaS Startup, Netherlands
"I was skeptical about the 7% rate, seemed too good to be true. Ocnite walked me through the legal framework. It's completely legitimate. My accountant was impressed."
Marc D.
IT Consultant, Belgium
From the blog
Tax optimization guides, jurisdiction breakdowns, and hiring advice.
How to Hire Remote Developers in Europe Compliantly
Hiring remote developers in Europe is complex, each country has different labor law, tax, and social security rules. This guide walks through your options and how to stay compliant.
Moldova IT Park: The 7% Flat Tax Explained
Moldova's IT Park offers a 7% all-inclusive flat tax on revenue, one of the lowest effective rates in Europe. Here's what it covers, who qualifies, and how to access it.
What is Employer of Record and How Does It Work
An Employer of Record (EoR) lets companies hire talent in any country without setting up a local entity. Learn how it works, who it's for, and why tech companies are using it to scale globally.
Ready to hire smarter across Europe?
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll map out your team structure, tax exposure, and the fastest compliant path to your first hire.