The VoltPay Blog

Contractor payroll, compliance, and global payment operations — from 20+ years of doing it.

Contractor Payroll 12 min read

How to Pay Contractors in Colombia: A Complete Guide for 2026

Everything you need to know about contractor payments, compliance, and classification in Colombia, from someone who's built teams across 20+ countries.

Apr 18, 2026

Contractor Payroll 14 min read

How to Pay Contractors in Vietnam: The No-Nonsense Guide for 2026

FCT, PIT, SWIFT, Payoneer. Paying contractors in Vietnam is surprisingly manageable if you understand the rules. Here's exactly what you need to know as a foreign company.

Apr 21, 2026

Contractor Payroll 13 min read

How to Pay Contractors in India: The No-Nonsense Guide for 2026

TDS, PAN cards, GST, SWIFT vs UPI. Paying contractors in India requires knowing a few key rules. Here's exactly what you need to know as a foreign company.

Apr 20, 2026

Contractor Payroll 12 min read

How to Pay Contractors in the Philippines: The No-Nonsense Guide for 2026

BIR registration, withholding tax, GCash limitations. Paying Filipino contractors is straightforward once you know the rules. Here's the complete breakdown.

Apr 19, 2026

Contractor Payroll 12 min read

How to Pay Contractors in Mexico: The No-Nonsense Guide for 2026

RFC, RESICO, IVA. Mexico's contractor tax regime has some quirks that trip up foreign companies. Here's exactly how to handle it.

Apr 17, 2026

Contractor Payroll 13 min read

How to Pay Contractors in Argentina: The No-Nonsense Guide for 2026

Blue dollar, monotributo, AFIP. Argentina's economic quirks make contractor payments uniquely complex. Here's how to navigate it without getting burned.

Apr 16, 2026

Comparisons 8 min read

Deel vs VoltPay: An Honest Comparison for Contractor-Heavy Startups

A founder's honest breakdown of Deel vs VoltPay: where each wins, where each falls short, and which fits your team.

Apr 15, 2026

Contractor Payroll 12 min read

How to Pay Contractors in the UK: The No-Nonsense Guide for 2026

IR35, HMRC, VAT flat rate scheme. The UK's contractor rules are well-defined but IR35 trips up foreign companies constantly. Here's the complete picture.

Apr 15, 2026

Contractor Payroll 11 min read

How to Pay Contractors in Poland: The No-Nonsense Guide for 2026

B2B contracts, ZUS contributions, VAT reverse charge. Poland's contractor ecosystem is mature and well-regulated. Here's how to navigate it.

Apr 14, 2026

Contractor Payroll 11 min read

How to Pay Contractors in Portugal: The No-Nonsense Guide for 2026

Recibos verdes, IRS withholding, NHR regime. Portugal's contractor system is well-structured but has some traps for foreign companies.

Apr 13, 2026

Payouts 6 min read

The Invisibility Tax: What You're Actually Paying on International Wire Transfers

Hidden FX spreads and correspondent bank fees cost 3-8% per transfer. Here's how to see what you're really paying.

Apr 12, 2026

Contractor Payroll 12 min read

How to Pay Contractors in Germany: The No-Nonsense Guide for 2026

Scheinselbständigkeit, Umsatzsteuer, Kleinunternehmerregelung. Germany takes contractor classification seriously. Here's how to stay compliant.

Apr 12, 2026

Founder Playbook 15 min read

The Global Contractor Compliance Playbook: What I Learned Paying People in 20+ Countries

20+ years of building global teams at Hyperion360 (over 1,000 people hired across 20+ countries) distilled into the playbook I wish existed on day one. Classification, contracts, payments, and the mistakes that actually matter.

Apr 10, 2026