Engaging an External Worker in a Different Market

You can hire and engage with workers from various countries through Worksome. We process payments to these workers in line with the terms set out in the booking contract.

While we generally facilitate payments to banks in different countries from the worker’s tax residency, discrepancies between a worker’s tax residency and their bank’s location require a comprehensive risk audit by Worksome. This audit is crucial for ensuring adherence to Know Your Customer (KYC), tax, and sanctions laws, aiming to maintain robust compliance practices and deter tax evasion.

It is common for individuals to live, work, and receive payment in the same country. However, there are instances where this isn’t the case. Through our diligent compliance checks, we aim to minimize the risk of fraud and other related issues.

Our finance team meticulously reviews each payment to external workers to confirm compliance. Should a payment raise flags during our risk audit, we will temporarily block the transaction pending completion of a risk audit. In such an event, we actively work towards resolving any issues, collaborating both internally and with the concerned worker, to ensure they receive their payment quickly and in compliance with all regulations.

To protect clients from compliance risks, Worksome requires workers to have a bank account in the same country as their tax residency. However, there are valid exceptions. If a worker needs to receive payment to an overseas bank account (where their bank is located in a different country than their residence), contact Worksome Support. Our team will guide you through the process of completing an overseas account waiver before payment can proceed.

Worksome and its group of affiliated companies are capable of making payments to workers in any country that is a member of the United Nations. Nevertheless, due to governmental sanctions and banking limitations, Worksome is currently unable to process payments to the following countries:
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