Vistra and Oyster partner to expand global workforce solutions

Through the partnership, Oyster customers gain direct access to Vistra’s suite of global services – including global payroll,, international tax, HR advisory, and entity formation and governance. This enables companies to start with flexible EOR hiring and evolve into fully established local entities with expert support as they grow.

Conversely, Vistra clients can now leverage Oyster’s intuitive, human-centric EOR platform to hire, pay, and care for employees compliantly across more than 180 countries, without the cost and complexity of setting up local entities.

Together, the two companies provide a unified, end-to-end solution that supports businesses at every stage of international expansion – from first international hire to mature, multi-country operations.

"Our clients don't want to choose between moving fast and getting the deep expertise they need to grow compliantly," said Curtis Holmes, EVP of Global Payroll at Vistra. "With Oyster, they no longer have to. Together, we bring the technology to hire across global markets and the expertise to manage what comes next, from payroll and tax to full entity management. It's a complete solution for every stage of international growth, built around what clients actually need."

The Vistra and Oyster partnership stands out through five key differentiators:

• Best-in-class technology, dramatically simplifying international hiring, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Expert human support from specialists in employment law, tax, and local compliance across 180+ countries.
• Employee-first experience designed for today’s distributed and remote teams.
• Unmatched governance and risk management, fully aligned with Vistra’s rigorous compliance standards.
• Shared values, including B Corp certification and a commitment to ethical, equitable global employment.

"Partnerships only work when both sides are solving the same thing," said Hadi Moussa, CEO of Oyster. "With Vistra, we found a shared commitment to doing global employment properly, with the expertise, technology, and accountability that clients actually need. By combining Oyster’s platform and local expertise with Vistra’s depth in governance and global infrastructure, we are raising the bar for what businesses should expect from their international workforce partner.”

This strategic partnership reinforces Vistra's commitment to building the most comprehensive and flexible global workforce ecosystem with carefully selected collaborations.

The solution is available immediately to enterprises worldwide. Companies can begin with Oyster's agile EOR solution for rapid, compliant international hiring, then transition seamlessly into Vistra's full suite of entity management, global payroll, and advisory services as their international footprint matures. Existing Vistra clients can now easily integrate Oyster's EOR capabilities to create a single, cohesive approach to managing a global workforce – combining the flexibility of EOR arrangements with the stability and control of owned entities.

Whether you are making your first international hire or managing a complex multi-country operation, the Vistra and Oyster partnership delivers the technology, expertise and support you need.

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For further information, please contact:  

Ellie King

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