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# Embedded

> An overview of Deel's Embedded model for partners integrating global employment infrastructure directly into their own products.

Embedded gives partners direct API access to Deel's global employment infrastructure, integrated natively into their own product. Deel remains invisible to end users. A forward-deployed Deel engineer is assigned to support the integration. Full deployment typically takes approximately 180 days.

## Key capabilities

* **Single contract, 150+ countries**: no country-by-country vendor relationships required
* **Compliance owned by Deel**: no third-party gaps or handoffs in any market
* **Multi-tenant architecture**: parent/child account structure built for resale
* **Dedicated support**: a forward-deployed Deel engineer assigned to the integration

## Shared infrastructure

| Dimension                | Detail                                                          |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Legal entities           | 130 owned across 150+ countries                                 |
| GMV processed            | \$2B per month                                                  |
| Payroll coverage         | 120+ countries, built and operated by Deel                      |
| Worker types             | EOR, IC, COR, direct employee                                   |
| Enterprise certification | Workday Global Payroll Connect (one of four providers globally) |

## Who it serves

Embedded is designed for platforms that want to offer global employment natively: fintechs, HRIS platforms, ATS tools, talent marketplaces, and domestic payroll providers. The partner's engineering team builds the integration; end platform users never see Deel.

## Next steps

#### [Getting started](/api/embedded/getting-started)

Authentication, API credentials, environments, and webhook setup.

#### [EOR overview](/api/embedded/eor-overview)

Employer of Record workflows: hiring, employment management, and offboarding.

#### [IC overview](/api/embedded/ic-overview)

Independent Contractor workflows: contract creation, payments, and management.

#### [Authentication](/api/authentication)

Learn how to authenticate API requests.