Every misstep in contractor compliance could cost you €150,000+* and derail your growth. CXC helps professional services firms stay fully compliant, efficient, and audit-ready across every market.
Join our free 1:1 Compliance Workshop – designed to help you uncover hidden risks and navigate evolving regulations, from IR35 to AÜG and beyond.
(Confidential. No pressure. No strings attached.)
You’re delivering high-value advisory and digital transformation projects – fast. But behind the scenes:
If you haven’t audited your contingent workforce this year, you’re already exposed.
CXC simplifies contingent workforce management for professional services firms operating in 100+ countries.
We handle:
All without the need to set up costly local entities.
(Fast, no pressure, no strings attached)
To DIY global contractor compliance, you’ll need:
Legal counsel in every jurisdiction
Dedicated tax and labor law experts
Country-specific payroll & onboarding systems
Insurance to cover inevitable misclassification risks
That’s millions in cost, months of work, and still full of risk.
Professional services firms love working with CXC: Fast. Seamless. Compliant.
Three ways we help you stay compliant, scale fast, and stay audit-ready.
Your compliance nerve centre – critical for firms managing multi-country teams.
A digital platform to audit, assess and manage worker compliance, developed through our diagnostic process, managed by experts.
Engage global consultants – without setting up legal entities.
We take on full responsibility for worker compliance, onboarding, payroll, and tax so your teams can deliver across borders without the legal complexity.
Total visibility. Total control. Zero supplier bias.
We centralise your contingent workforce, clean up supplier chaos, and give you the governance and cost control your Procurement and Compliance teams are desperate for.
Global Consultant Deployments. Zero Legal Friction.
Deploy consultants across borders/globally without legal headaches
Full Coverage. Zero Classification Risk.
Your Compliance team sleeps easy, knowing every contractor is vetted and covered
Total Vendor Control. Transparent Workforce Spend.
Procurement gains total spend visibility and supplier control
Cost Certainty Across Every Engagement.
Finance gets predictable, optimised costs – no surprises
Scale Fast. Hire Without Borders.
Talent Acquisition scales delivery without being blocked by legal complexities
On-Time Delivery. No Disruption. No Excuses.
Your clients get delivery with zero disruption
A Trusted Experience Contractors Talk About.
Contractors love working with you – boosting your reputation
We’re offering a free 30-minute strategy session, tailored to your operations, to help you get ahead of shifting legislation by walking through the specific risks and regulations impacting your regions.
You’ll also receive a personalised summary after the session.
We’ll distil the key insights from your call into a concise takeaway you can share internally – risks, opportunities, and suggested next steps, tailored to your operations.
Why we’re doing this? We’re still refreshingly old-school – we believe in goodwill, clarity, and serving first. No “gotchas”. No surprise pitch.
We’re still refreshingly “old-school” – we believe in goodwill, clarity, and serving first. No “gotchas”. No surprise pitch.
Here’s what can happen after our call:
You leave with a tailored plan – yours to run with, no strings attached. We’re glad we helped and we’ll stay friends.
You want to keep the conversation going. Great – we can explore fit.
You feel we wasted your time. Fair play – we’ll send something small (coffee, book, quiet peace offering) to say thanks for your time.
There is nothing for you to lose: We take on the effort, the prep, and the follow-up. We wouldn’t offer this if we weren’t confident we could help.
| FEATURE | CXC | TYPICAL SELF-SERVE EOR PLATFORM |
| Local Compliance Expertise | Deep expertise in local laws | Limited local expertise |
| Dedicated Account Manager | Yes, dedicated contact per client | No dedicated manager – use ticket systems |
| Built-In Legal & Tax Compliance | Compliance is built-in, not optional | ⚠️ Varies by country – not always guaranteed |
| Custom Workforce Solutions | Tailored to your needs | Standardised packages |
| Real-Time Human Support | Humans, not bots | Mostly chatbots or slow email support |
| One-Size-Fits-All Platform | Solutions are tailored, not templated | ✔️ Yes, but not adaptable |
| Focus on Risk Mitigation | Risk-first approach | Often prioritises cost over risk |
| Reactive vs Proactive Support | Proactive and preventative | Often reactive after issues arise |
| Country Coverage | Extensive in-region footprint | ⚠️ Limited or outsourced presence |
| Global Risk Infrastructure | Embedded frameworks for employment, tax & immigration risk | ⚠️ Risk managed reactively or outsourced |
| Strategic Advisory Capability | Consultative, long-term workforce planning | Transactional focus – limited to onboarding & payroll |
| Change Management Support | Support through transitions, expansions & restructures | DIY – no structured change planning support |
| Talent Experience Ownership | Cohesive onboarding, support & compliance aligned to employee experience | Fragmented – compliance-first, not talent-first |
| Enterprise-Grade Scalability | Proven model with multinationals across regions | ⚠️ May break down at scale – not built for complexity |
| Customised Reporting & Insights | Real-time insights aligned to client metrics | Basic dashboards, often irrelevant or generic |
| Onshore vs Offshore Operations | Local entities and people on the ground | Heavy reliance on offshore, third-party partners |
| Governance & Audit Readiness | Always audit-ready, with full documentation trail | ⚠️ May not meet enterprise-level audit standards |
CXC has been simplifying the world of work since 1992.
We manage thousands of contractors for global leaders.
CXC’s extensive experience in global workforce management and robust technology platform provided the client with the necessary tools and expertise to streamline operations, navigate complex compliance requirements, and ensure the seamless integration of their workforce into the newly formed entity.
Challenge: Across Europe, Boeing and its subsidiaries faced increased contingent worker costs with inflated margins, non-compliant practices and process inefficiencies. They needed a central supply chain management programme with a streamlined recruitment process.
The implementation of the new solution yielded significant results for the company, enabling them to overcome their challenges while empowering their global content professionals.
With 50+ legal entities and the capability to serve over 100 countries, CXC delivers compliant payroll solutions – even in the most complex and challenging markets.
We don’t just promise compliance – we take full ownership of it. With in-house legal experts and partnerships with top-tier local law firms, we ensure you’re protected across every jurisdiction. From labor laws to tax risks, we’ve got your back – wherever you operate.
No surprises. Just predictable, enterprise-grade pricing models that you can count on.
We align with your program’s governance structures to deliver the service you expect, every time.
Unlike some providers, we’re not tied to staffing or HR capital firms, ensuring unbiased, world-class service.
We grow with you. Whether you’re entering new markets or managing complex workforce challenges, we provide stability with agility.
We’re not chasing quick wins. We’re invested in long-term partnerships built on integrity, clarity, and outcomes that last.
We’re the partner behind the scenes – making complex contractor management simple, compliant, and ready to scale across borders.
30+ years simplifying contingent workforce management.
Trusted by global leaders in consulting, legal, finance, and advisory.
Operating in 100+ countries with unmatched compliance expertise.
Neutral, transparent, and built for scale – no staffing conflicts.
Reliable solutions backed by 30+ years of expertise. From global reach to local insight, we deliver flexible, compliant payroll with transparent pricing, dedicated teams, and a partnership you can count on.
Legislation is changing faster than ever. You won’t notice the risk – until it’s too late. Avoid fines, audits, and reputational damage. Let CXC safeguard your workforce before regulators come knocking.
(Reacting too late isn’t a strategy.)
Disclaimers:
*Estimated costs associated with contractor misclassification are based on typical liabilities observed in high-compliance jurisdictions, including retroactive social security contributions, back taxes, employee benefits, penalties, and legal fees. The €150,000+ figure is often used as a conservative average for a mid-to-senior level contractor in high-compliance regions like UK, Germany, France, or Spain, especially in industries where rates and contributions are higher.
For example, in countries like Germany, employers may be liable for up to 4 years of back payments — or up to 30 years in cases of intentional misclassification (Source: CXC Global Hiring Guide). Actual financial exposure can vary significantly depending on jurisdiction, contractor terms, duration of engagement, and local regulations. Always seek professional advice for specific compliance assessments.
**Timelines may vary depending on solution scope, regional requirements, and implementation complexity.
