Frequently Asked Questions About Collab Fabrik

Collab Fabrik is a talent and operations partner helping startups and founders build remote teams quickly and cost-effectively. It’s ideal for EU-based startups and solo founders looking for skilled professionals without the complexity of traditional hiring.

We handle sourcing, vetting, onboarding, and ongoing support so founders can focus on growth. Our local team in Armenia connects you with qualified specialists ready to join your business remotely.

Recruitment connects you with qualified candidates you hire directly.

Outstaffing lets you work with remote professionals managed by us, while

EOR (Employer of Record) covers all legal, payroll, and compliance aspects when hiring internationally.

We’re a long-term hiring partner, not a staffing agency. Our focus is on building sustainable, dedicated teams tailored to each client’s operational needs.

We primarily support clients across the EU, US, and UAE, helping them hire or manage remote talent from Armenia, Georgia, and neighboring regions with strong IT and professional communities.

Our Outstaffing service covers recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and HR management. You get dedicated remote professionals who integrate seamlessly with your in-house team.

Through our EOR (Employer of Record) service, Collab Fabrik becomes the legal employer on your behalf, managing contracts, payroll, taxes, and compliance. You stay in control of daily management while we handle the legal framework for international hiring.

Our Recruitment service focuses on precision hiring. We source and shortlist pre-vetted professionals from Armenia’s rapidly growing tech and business community. Each candidate is carefully selected to ensure an ideal fit in both skills and company culture, helping you build strong, reliable teams from the start.

Our Virtual Assistant service provides founders with reliable administrative, research, and communication support. Each VA is pre-vetted, trained to international standards, and ready to help you stay focused on strategic growth.

Founder Support provides hands-on operational assistance for solo founders, covering scheduling, communication, coordination, and executive tasks. It’s like having a remote Chief of Staff.

In EOR and Outstaffing models, Collab Fabrik acts as the legal employer, managing all contracts and compliance. For Recruitment, you hire talent directly under your company.

We take care of all payroll operations, tax calculations, and local compliance, ensuring both clients and employees are fully protected under Armenian labor law.

No. All pricing is transparent and agreed upon before starting. There are no hidden charges or onboarding fees.

Invoices are issued monthly and can be paid via international bank transfer in EUR or USD. We manage all local payouts and tax filings on your behalf.

Armenia has become a leading remote work hub in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus thanks to its highly skilled tech and business professionals, competitive labor costs, and strong English proficiency. With a thriving IT ecosystem and stable infrastructure, it’s ideal for startups scaling global teams cost-effectively.

Armenia’s workforce combines strong technical education, Western work ethics, and international experience. Many professionals have backgrounds in software development, digital marketing, finance, and design, making them adaptable and efficient in remote collaboration with EU and US companies.

Most Armenian professionals are fluent in English and Russian, alongside their native Armenian. English proficiency is especially strong in IT, business, and customer-facing roles, ensuring seamless communication with global teams.

Armenia operates in the GMT+4 time zone, which aligns well with Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. This overlap allows smooth real-time collaboration for European startups and flexible scheduling with US-based teams.

Armenian specialists frequently collaborate with EU and US clients through outsourcing, outstaffing, and startup partnerships. Their experience with global workflows, project management tools, and cross-cultural communication makes integration into remote teams effortless. Many global companies, including Microsoft, NVIDIA, TeamViewer, Miro, Cisco, Synopsys, Adobe, and Siemens, have established branches or R&D centers in Armenia, further strengthening the local talent’s international expertise.

Armenia is well-connected to major European and Middle Eastern cities through direct and connecting flights. Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport offers regular routes to destinations like Paris, Vienna, Dubai, and Frankfurt, making in-person meetings and team visits easy to arrange.

Armenia offers high-speed, stable internet and a well-developed IT infrastructure. The country has invested heavily in digital transformation, ensuring reliable connectivity and strong cybersecurity standards for remote operations.

Yes. Armenia has a business-friendly legal environment that supports both direct recruitment and Employer of Record (EOR) models. Collab Fabrik ensures full compliance with local labor laws, payroll regulations, and tax requirements, so clients can hire worry-free.

In addition to Armenia, Georgia is emerging as a remote work destination with growing tech and service sectors. Collab Fabrik primarily partners with professionals from Armenia and Georgia, where the talent pool and English proficiency are strongest.

Startups choose Armenia for its combination of cost efficiency, high technical skill, and easy cross-border collaboration. Through Collab Fabrik’s outstaffing and EOR services, companies can access top-tier professionals without the need for a local entity or complex legal setup.