# Agent of record (AOR) providers

> An agent of record (AOR) is a service in which a provider manages independent-contractor compliance and administration, such as classification reviews, contract documentation and payments, while the client usually keeps the direct relationship with each contractor. The term is used differently across providers, so the exact split of responsibilities depends on each service agreement. AOR is typically chosen by companies that want structured compliance support without moving contracts to a third party.

- URL: https://globalcontractor.io/aor/
- Updated: 2026-10-06

An agent of record manages contractor compliance and administration on your behalf while you keep the direct relationship with your contractors. Compare AOR services by scope, payments and documentation.

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## How agent of record works

### What an agent of record does

In an agent of record model, the provider acts on behalf of the client to manage the compliance and administration of independent-contractor engagements. Typical tasks include reviewing whether each engagement meets local independent-contractor rules, preparing and storing contract documentation, collecting invoices and handling payments.

### How the term is used

Providers use "agent of record" for different service models. In some services the provider only manages compliance documentation, while in others it also handles invoicing and payments. Our provider pages describe what each service actually includes, based on the provider's own documentation.

### When to use an AOR

- You want to keep a direct contract with each contractor.
- You need a structured classification review and audit-ready documentation.
- You want contractor payments managed in one place.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is an agent of record the same as a contractor of record?

Not usually. A contractor of record becomes the contracting party with the contractor. An agent of record manages compliance and administration while the client typically remains the contracting party.