What ECA International does

ECA International, founded in 1971 as Employment Conditions Abroad Limited, is a privately held UK-headquartered firm specialising in global mobility data, technology, and advisory services. The company serves enterprise clients managing internationally mobile employees, with a customer base of over 1,000 organisations across 70+ countries spanning manufacturing, energy, banking, technology, transportation, and healthcare. Named clients include Deutsche Post DHL, Heineken, AB SKF, Holcim, Ford, Vodafone, Dassault Systems, Philips, Bosch, Linde, and Bacardi. ECA's product architecture is centred on ECA Expert, a unified platform integrating assignment management, compliance tracking, travel risk, and payments, supported by modular offerings: ECA Comply (travel compliance), ECA Assign (mobility management), ECA Consult (advisory), ECA Insight (data and analytics), and ECA Pay (global payroll). Underlying the platform is a proprietary data asset built over 55+ years covering cost of living, accommodation, tax, social security, education, transport, and labour law across 500+ locations in 200 countries.

Revenue is generated primarily through enterprise subscriptions for data and software platform access, billed annually, supplemented by consulting and advisory engagements, training courses, and published reports. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales through four regional headquarters (London, New York, Sydney, Hong Kong), a three-tier partner programme (Referrer, Reseller, Promoter), and channel integrations with travel management companies and HRIS platforms including SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, and SAP Concur. The company is privately owned with no disclosed external investors, operates with no public funding rounds, and is led by CEO Mark Ash. Strategic activity over the past two years includes the 2024 acquisition of Tracker Software Technologies, the 2025/2026 SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, the launch of ECA Comply, and partnerships with VisaDoc, Healix, BCD Travel, and ITX, signalling continued investment in product expansion and ecosystem integration.

Name

ECA International

Legal name

Employment Conditions Abroad Limited

Website

https://eca-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ECA International provides global mobility data, technology, and advisory services to over 1,000 enterprise clients across 70+ countries, helping HR and mobility teams manage international assignments, business travel compliance, and payroll through its ECA Expert platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Global Mobility Management Software

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (56133), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Professional Employer Organizations (561330)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Lifecycle Administration (BPACAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employer of Record (EOR) & Global Payroll (FSAMAKAB), Global Employer of Record (EOR) Services (BPACAHAA), Enterprise OBTs (Complex Policy, Multi-Entity, Global) (THACABAC)

Keywords

• Global mobility services
• Expatriate compensation data
• Assignment management software
• International payroll solutions
• Travel compliance platform

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Data Subscriptions: ECA provides subscription-based data services to corporate clients, giving access to cost of living data, accommodation data, tax data, social security data, location ratings, and other global mobility datasets. Clients access data through the ECA Expert platform or their employer's subscription.
2. Software Platform Access: ECA Expert platform access for assignment management, compliance tracking, and workflow automation. Additional modules include Comply, Assign, Insight, Consult, and Pay services.
3. Consulting and Advisory Services: Specialist global mobility advisory services backed by ECA data and benchmarking insights to guide mobility strategies.
4. Reports and Publications: Survey reports, white papers, and research publications available for purchase from the ECA Shop.
5. Training Courses: Training programmes including Principles of Global Mobility, Short-Term Assignments, The International HR Practitioner, and Mastering Assignment Compensation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ECA International provides subscription-based global mobility data, a unified technology platform (ECA Expert), and specialist consulting/advisory services to help organisations manage internationally mobile employees. Its offerings span assignment management, business travel compliance, expatriate compensation benchmarking, global payroll, and cross-border remote work governance, supported by proprietary datasets across 500+ locations in 200 countries and integrated with major HR, T&E, and relocation systems.

Product overview

ECA International offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centred on ECA Expert, a unified platform for global mobility, travel risk, compliance and payments. The core product suite includes ECA Comply (modular travel compliance platform), ECA Assign (end-to-end mobility management), ECA Consult (advisory services), ECA Insight (data and analysis), and ECA Pay (global payroll and payments). Supporting the platform are extensive data tools including Cost Estimate Calculator, Build-up Calculator, Net-to-Net Calculator, Short-Term Allowance Calculator, and Daily Rates Calculator, alongside data products covering Cost of Living, Accommodation, Location Ratings, Country Profiles, Tax, Social Security, Education, Transport, and Labour Law across 100+ countries. Research offerings include the annual Global Mobility Now Survey and Managing Mobility Survey. ECA Enterprise serves as a flexible assignment management sub-product. The company operates as a unified platform integrating technology, data, and expert services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECA Expert: Unified platform for global mobility, travel risk, compliance and payments, powered by trusted data, technology and expert insight.
• ECA Comply
• ECA Assign
• ECA Pay
• ECA Consult
• ECA Insight

Products and services

• ECA Expert A unified software platform for global mobility, travel risk, compliance, and payments that provides end-to-end move management and global tracking for compliance, designed for enterprise global mobility, HR, and travel teams.
• ECA Comply A modular travel compliance platform that helps organisations identify and manage compliance risks arising from employee business travel, with automated detection of tax, visa, and social security thresholds.
• ECA Assign Helps organisations plan, track, and manage global moves with end-to-end mobility management and a clear view of their global programme, designed for global mobility operations teams.
• ECA Consult Provides specialist global mobility advisory backed by ECA data and benchmarking insights to guide mobility strategies for enterprise clients.
• ECA Insight Provides global mobility data and analysis to help organisations understand workforce moves and make informed decisions, drawing on ECA's proprietary datasets across 500+ locations.
• ECA Pay Simplifies global payroll and payments, helping organisations manage multi-currency payroll and ensure compliance worldwide.
• Remote Work Ready A cross-border remote work management solution that enables organisations to evaluate remote work requests against predefined policy settings and compliance factors including permitted remote workdays, work authorisation status, and travel to high-risk destinations.
• ECA Enterprise A flexible assignment management sub-product that allows mobility teams to run calculations and reports to manage international assignments efficiently, with workflows designed for clarity and control.
• Training Courses Global mobility training programmes including Principles of Global Mobility (virtual), Short-Term Assignments (virtual), The International HR Practitioner (classroom), and Mastering Assignment Compensation (classroom), sold as unit-priced courses to mobility and HR professionals.
• Global Mobility Now Survey An annual survey drawing responses from global mobility, HR, and reward professionals across multiple sectors and regions, revealing trends reshaping how organisations move people around the world.
• Managing Mobility Survey A long-running survey tracking how global mobility teams operate and their strategic evolution over time.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000 travel risk assessments completed through ECA & Healix partnership platform
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VisaDoccoreTechnology or Integration · 12 February 2026ECA and VisaDoc partnered to combine ECA's cross-border compliance assessment and expertise with VisaDoc's automated business visa fulfilment solutions. The integration enables employees assessed through ECA Comply to seamlessly secure required business visas via VisaDoc, creating a closed compliance loop. VisaDoc's platform automates up to 90% of the visa process with preparation up to 10x faster than traditional services.
• HealixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECA and Healix developed solutions combining ECA assessment technology with Healix medical and security expertise, enabling organisations to complete travel risk assessments in minutes rather than hours. Key results include 100,000+ assessments completed, 25,000+ registered users, and 95%+ client retention. ECA was highly commended in the Best Partnership category at FEM EMMAs 2025 for this collaboration.
• BCD TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorECA's Comply product is officially listed on BCD Travel Marketplace, enabling BCD's travel management clients to access ECA's travel compliance solutions directly through the marketplace platform.
• ITXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerITX is a sponsor of ECA Mobility Hub 2026. ITX is the world leader in Global Employment Companies, delivering cost-effective global mobility solutions. ITX delivers services in more than 145 countries for major multinational organisations.
• Blick RothenbergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlick Rothenberg is a sponsor of ECA Mobility Hub 2026. They are a tax, accounting and business advisory firm with one of the largest and most experienced Global Mobility teams in the UK, providing practical solutions to complex international challenges.
• AiresminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAires is a leading global relocation and mobility management company founded in 1981, delivering customised, technology-driven solutions that simplify employee moves worldwide.
• BCD TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more, driving programme adoption, cost savings, and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel.
• BDOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBDO is an accountancy and advisory firm helping organisations navigate complexity and succeed, supporting ambitious businesses with insight and solutions for growth and resilience.
• ITXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITX is the subject matter expert in global employment companies and global mobility shared services, delivering solutions that simplify cross-border talent management. ECA and ITX collaborate to support Global Employment and Assignment Management.
• Vialto PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVialto Partners is a leading provider of integrated solutions for global work, including immigration, tax, business travel, remote work, rewards and compensation, managed services, and digital transformation.
• NetExpatminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetExpat is a global leader in cultural training and coaching solutions, helping organisations thrive in international environments with tailored programmes and coaching across 130 cultures.
• Plus RelocationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlus Relocation has brought a tech-driven, human-centred approach to move management since 1968, powered by research-driven service delivery and real-time data insights.
• WeichertminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeichert combines industry-leading relocation service experiences with highly rated household goods management solutions and technology to Make Work Happen for over 50 years.
• ECA ItaliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorECA Italia is a consultancy fully specialised in global mobility founded in 1994, providing strategic advisory and outsourcing services for HR departments managing international compensation, tax, legal, immigration, and administrative implications.
• Expat AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExpat Academy is a global membership community led by experienced Global Mobility professionals, advancing the profession by setting standards, promoting best practice, and building a supportive international community.
• EuRAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe European Relocation Association was formed in 1998 to promote professionally managed relocation and mobility services, focusing on best practice through code of conduct, accreditation, and the EuRA Global Quality Seal.
• WERCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWERC (formerly Worldwide ERC) provides information, education, and networking opportunities for businesses and professionals managing employee relocations across HR, real estate, immigration, tax, law, and technology.
• TEMiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Employee Mobility Institute (TEMi) is Australasia's peak membership body for global workforce management and talent mobility professionals, fostering growth and community connection through qualifications, development programmes, mentoring, and networking.
• Global Mobility ExecutiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal Mobility Executive (GME) is a trusted platform for senior HR and global mobility leaders seeking meaningful peer exchange and strategic insight through curated, invitation-only events across EMEA, APAC, and North America.
• Cercle MagellanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFounded in 1998, Cercle Magellan is a professional network uniting over 1,800 international HR managers across clubs for International Compensation & Benefits, International Mobility, and Talent Management & Learning.
• International HR AdvisorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational HR Adviser magazine has advised more than 15,000 senior global HR professionals worldwide on global mobility through articles, quarterly magazines, and seminars at annual Global HR Conference events.
• GEPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGEP provides global mobility and business travel solutions, collaborating with ECA at events such as Mobility Hub 2026 through peer consultation sessions.
• Crown RelocationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrown Relocation (Crown Information Management) helps organisations structure, manage, and protect physical and digital information, simplifying records management, digital transformation, secure storage, and compliant data destruction.
• Alfa RelocationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlfa is the largest provider of immigration, relocation, and international moving services in the Nordics with over 250 professionals across 9 offices, delivering mobility services in 150 countries annually.
• Global Tax NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGTN redefines global mobility tax services with tailored strategies, direct access to seasoned professionals, and comprehensive global reach, integrating seamlessly with clients' teams.
• MotusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMotus (formerly Runzheimer) has built a strong reputation for delivering domestic mobility and relocation insights across the United States and Canada since the 1970s.
• MasteringGMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMasteringGM is a boutique global mobility strategy partner helping organisations turn mobility into measurable business impact through workshops and the WAVE framework.
• Permits FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPermits Foundation is a not-for-profit corporate initiative advocating globally for improved work authorisation for recognised spouses and partners of highly skilled employees.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Vialto Partners: Vialto Partners is the closest direct peer — a global mobility, immigration, tax, and business travel services firm spun out of PwC in 2024 with overlapping offerings to ECA Comply, Assign, and Consult modules. It competes head-to-head for the same enterprise mobility RFPs and is itself a partner in ECA's ecosystem.
• Cartus: Cartus is one of the largest global relocation and mobility management companies, providing assignment management, destination services, and mobility consulting to multinationals. Competes with ECA's Assign module and global mobility advisory offerings.
• Sirva: Sirva is a global relocation and moving services provider offering assignment management, destination services, and mobility consulting. Directly competes with ECA's end-to-end mobility management and assignment lifecycle services.
• Weichert Workforce Mobility: Weichert Workforce Mobility provides domestic and international relocation, assignment management, and mobility technology to enterprises. Competes directly with ECA on assignment management and is also a listed ECA channel partner.
• AIRES: AIRES is a global relocation and mobility management company founded in 1981, providing customised assignment management, technology-driven solutions, and destination services. Directly comparable to ECA's Assign and Consult offerings and is an ECA channel partner.
• Crown Relocations: Crown Relocations provides international relocation, moving, and assignment services to corporate clients. Competes with ECA's mobility management services and is listed as an ECA channel partner.

Broad incumbents

• Mercer (Marsh McLennan): Mercer operates a global mobility practice providing expatriate compensation benchmarking, cost of living data, and mobility consulting as part of its broader HR consulting portfolio. Comparable to ECA's data and advisory offerings but within a much wider HR/benefits/wealth suite.
• Deloitte (Global Mobility Services): Deloitte's Global Mobility Services practice provides tax, immigration, and assignment management consulting as part of its broader advisory portfolio. ECA is itself integrated with Deloitte for consulting/implementation support, evidencing the overlap.
• KPMG (Global Mobility Services): KPMG's Global Mobility Services practice offers international tax, immigration, and assignment lifecycle advisory within its broader tax and advisory portfolio. Comparable to ECA's mobility tax and compliance offerings but as part of a much wider professional services firm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments1 record

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