Independent contractor really an employee. Getting your international operations up and running quickly with the right staff can be a tall order. Your company must have the appropriate entity structure in place, register payroll properly and be setup to comply with all relevant taxes, benefit requirements, etc.
The reality is that you may need someone in country working on your behalf sooner than you are able to iron out all the details. This is a common situation in which independent contractors are considered, non employees that can begin doing work on your behalf.
However, there are major risks associated with …