Authoritative HR, EOR
and payroll intelligence
for global employers.
HRLake exists to give HR directors, EOR professionals, lawyers, and global employers authoritative, verified, and current HR intelligence, EOR data, and payroll compliance information for every country in the world.
Our Mission
One authoritative source.
Every country. Always current.
Global payroll is fragmented. Employers hiring across borders face a patchwork of government websites in different languages, outdated PDF guides, and consultancy reports that are expensive and often out of date.
HRLake is built to fix that. We aggregate, verify, and maintain payroll data — income tax brackets, social security rates, employer costs, employment law, termination rules, and compliance obligations — for every country, in one place, updated continuously.
Our goal is to become the reference platform for anyone making payroll or hiring decisions across international borders — whether they are running payroll in five countries or researching employer costs in one.
Who It's For
Built for global HR and EOR professionals.
EOR Firms
Employer of Record providers calculating total employment costs and compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
HR Directors
Global HR leaders managing payroll compliance, leave entitlements, and employment law across international teams.
Lawyers & Accountants
Legal and finance professionals advising clients on cross-border employment, tax treaties, and payroll obligations.
Founders & Finance Teams
Companies hiring internationally who need accurate employer cost data before making hiring decisions.
Data Methodology
How we source and
verify every data point.
Our methodology is designed around one principle: every number must be traceable to an official government source.
Government Sources Only
Every data point is traced to an official publication — a tax authority website, government gazette, or statutory instrument. We do not accept secondary sources, news articles, or unverified third-party data.
Expert Review
Data is reviewed by qualified payroll professionals before publication. Where rules are complex or ambiguous, practitioner commentary is added to explain edge cases.
Monthly Update Cycle
All Tier 1 country data (major economies) is reviewed on a rolling monthly cycle. Tax year changes, budget announcements, and rate changes are applied as they are confirmed.
Source Transparency
Every country page lists its data sources with direct links to the original government publications. You can verify every figure yourself.
Data Accuracy
Accurate data. Honest limitations.
We invest significant effort in ensuring the data on HRLake is accurate, current, and properly sourced. Every data point is linked to an official government publication, and our Tier 1 country data is reviewed on a monthly cycle.
However, payroll and tax law is complex and changes frequently. Rates can change mid-year. Rules vary by employment category, industry, and region. Edge cases exist in every jurisdiction.
HRLake is a research and reference tool. It is not a substitute for qualified professional advice. Always verify critical decisions with a qualified payroll professional, tax adviser, or employment lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.
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All country data, basic calculators, and public insights are free to access — no account required.