Oyster, founded in 2019, is a global employment platform that enables companies to hire, pay, and manage employees and contractors in over 180 countries. The company operates as an employer of record, allowing its clients to build distributed teams without the need to establish local legal entities. Its platform handles onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance support across these jurisdictions.
The company maintains a distributed team presence across more than 60 countries. It is a Certified B Corporation, indicating a commitment to verified social and environmental performance. Oyster states its mission is to distribute work opportunities globally to help create a more equal world.
