The main options
- Direct bank transfer (SWIFT) — reliable but slower and with wire fees.
- Payoneer / Wise — popular with Pakistani freelancers; fast and low-fee.
- Contractor platforms (Deel, Remote) — handle contracts + compliance for a per-seat fee.
- A managed partner (Edenic) — you pay one invoice; we handle local payroll and payments.
What a good contract needs
- Clear scope and deliverables or an hourly/monthly rate.
- IP assignment — work product belongs to you.
- Confidentiality / NDA.
- Termination terms and notice period.
Compliance basics
Contractors handle their own local taxes; you don't withhold. Keep a signed agreement and invoices for your records. If someone works full-time, long-term, and exclusively for you, understand the employee-vs-contractor distinction — see that guide.
The simplest path
If you don't want to manage platforms, wires, and contracts yourself, a managed partner consolidates it into one monthly invoice and takes on the local payroll operation entirely.