This resource page breaks down the three core models Axara supports, so you can enter that first conversation with our team already understanding the fundamental trade-offs.
Global Capability Centre (GCC)
A dedicated, wholly owned or majority-owned centre established directly in a target market.
This is typically the right model when an organisation wants deep, long-term operational presence, full control over intellectual property, and the ability to build a specialised, scalable team over a multi-year horizon. It carries the highest setup cost and longest timeline of the three models, but also the highest degree of control and the strongest foundation for a genuinely strategic, long-term presence in the market.
Employer of Record (EOR)
A model where a third party Axara, in this case becomes the compliant legal employer on your behalf.
This allows you to hire in a new market essentially immediately, without the months-long process of establishing a legal entity first. This is ideal for market testing, small initial teams, or situations where speed to first hire matters more than long-term infrastructure. It carries lower setup cost and dramatically faster timelines than a GCC, though somewhat less direct control over certain employment-administration details, which sit with the EOR provider.
POE (Professional Outsourcing)
A contractual deployment model suited specifically to project-based, seasonal, or otherwise flexible resourcing needs.
Offering genuine workforce agility without the long-term employment commitments of either a GCC or a standard EOR arrangement. This is typically the right fit when the underlying need is genuinely temporary or project-bound, rather than a signal of sustained, ongoing presence in the market.
The Decision Matrix
A quick-reference tool to help you self-select the right starting point before your first conversation with our team.
| Feature | GCC (Global Capability Centre) | EOR (Employer of Record) | POE (Professional Outsourcing) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | Longest (Months/Years) | Fastest (Days/Weeks) | Immediate |
| Cost | Highest (Capital Intensive) | Lower (Operational Expense) | Variable (Contract-based) |
| Control Level | Full / Highest | Moderate (Shared admin) | Project-specific |
| Compliance Ownership | Client / You | Axara (The EOR) | Outsourced Provider |
| Best-Fit Scenario | Deep long-term presence, IP control, scale | Market testing, speed to first hire, small teams | Temporary, project-based, seasonal agility |