TopSource
London employment group offering EOR in 164 countries through owned entities and vetted partners, with a Portico platform, an API and a typical five-day onboarding
Quick Overview
| Company | TopSource Group Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | Employer of Record Services |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (outside the EU, adequacy decision) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes (UK GDPR controller) |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Employer of record, global payroll, Portico platform, HRIS and ATS integrations, API, talent acquisition, entity set-up |
| Pricing | Not published; costs are sent by reply within one business day (flat monthly fee per employee) |
| Best For | Mid-sized and enterprise employers, including private-equity portfolio companies, that want managed service and a single global dashboard |
| Replaces | Globalization Partners, Safeguard Global, Pebl |
Detailed Review
The privacy policy names TopSource Group Limited as the controller, with a registered address at Shelton Street in Covent Garden, London. Under the TopSource name the group grew through the merger of TopSource Global Solutions and PEO Worldwide, with investment from Horizon Capital in 2020 according to the company history.
The 2025 and 2026 entries in that history record a rebrand to TopSource and the return of founder Guil Hastings as CEO.
How the EOR Works
The EOR page describes three steps: choose the person, employ them under a locally compliant contract, then payroll and HR are run by TopSource. The company says onboarding typically takes five business days in most markets.
A flat monthly fee per employee covers the contract, payroll, tax filings, statutory benefits and onboarding, with no add-ons for legally required items, but no amount is shown.
Coverage and Entities
TopSource states 164 countries covered through owned entities and vetted in-country partners, and more than 1,500 organisations supported into new markets. Which countries use which model is not listed on the page.
The company history also lists acquisitions, including Blueback Global in 2022, a provider of global expansion services; the contracting company for your hire may differ by country.
Platform and Integrations
Portico is the platform for employees, clients and HR, and the site lists integrations with HRIS and ATS providers plus a dedicated API for HRIS or finance systems. Every engagement comes with one dashboard, one invoice and a named account manager.
A comparison table on the EOR page sets EOR against an own entity, a PEO and a contractor, and recommends EOR for first hires in a country.
Limitations to Consider
No price is published, and onboarding time and coverage are the vendor's own statements. Owned entities and partners are mixed without a country list, and acquisitions mean the employing company can differ from the contracting group. This review rests on the vendor's pages, not a hands-on test.
Who Should Use TopSource
Enterprise and private-equity-owned companies that want a managed service with one dashboard and are comfortable with quote-based pricing.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 164 countries with a stated owned-plus-partner model
- Typical onboarding in five business days
- API and HRIS or ATS integrations
- One invoice and one dashboard
- Company history and registered address are public
Cons
- No published price
- No country list showing owned entities versus partners
- Group built through acquisitions
- Demo or enquiry needed to start
Alternatives to TopSource
Other European employer of record services worth comparing before you decide:
Teamed
United Kingdom · London EOR with an itemised invoice and one fixed monthly fee
Rivermate
Netherlands · Amsterdam provider with 38 owned entities and a dedicated account manager
Playroll
United Kingdom · English-law EOR with a published feature table and no minimum term
Native Teams
United Kingdom · Low entry price plus an EOR variant on a dedicated EU entity
See all European employer of record services or compare them directly against Globalization Partners on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The EOR page describes one flat monthly fee per employee plus statutory employer costs, and says costs are returned by reply within one business day. No amount is published, so the quote is the only way to compare it.
The company history says TopSource Global Solutions and PEO Worldwide secured investment from Horizon Capital in 2020 and merged to form TopSource Worldwide. The privacy policy names TopSource Group Limited in London as the controller.
The EOR page states five business days to onboard, typically in most markets. It describes a three-step flow from choosing the candidate to running payroll and HR administration.