Offshore staff for US businesses
Dedicated people in Pakistan who work your US business hours on an evening shift. We recruit, employ and manage them. You direct the work.
Why US companies add offshore seats
Every new local hire adds payroll, benefits and turnover risk, and there were 7.5 million open jobs in September 2026 (see the table below). A managed offshore seat adds capacity for process work without another W-2 employee.
Your Konnex team works from Pakistan on an evening shift that matches your day, on your tools and to your processes. We handle the contract, payroll, equipment and HR in Pakistan. You keep control of priorities and quality.
For state, local and education IT work, Konnex also supports prime contractors with accessibility remediation and QA. See SLED IT.
US numbers that shape hiring plans
Figures from federal and state sources. Check the source before you plan around them.
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Job openings, September 2026 | 7.5 million open jobs nationwide | BLS JOLTS release |
| Accounting graduates, 2023 to 2024 | Bachelor's and master's graduates fell to 55,152 | AICPA 2025 Trends report |
| Form 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC | Reporting threshold of $2,000 for tax years beginning after 2025 | IRS instructions |
| Washington minimum wage, January 1, 2027 | Rises to $17.73 for most workers | Washington L&I |
| ADA Title II web rule | Compliance dates of April 26, 2027 and April 26, 2028, by entity size | Federal Register, April 20, 2026 |
This is general information, not legal or tax advice.
Who we work with in the US
The US businesses where an offshore seat tends to pay off first.
Owner-operated businesses
HVAC, dental, legal and agency owners who still run the admin. Start with 1 virtual assistant for scheduling, intake, quotes and billing.
CPA and bookkeeping firms
Bookkeeping support, data entry and return preparation under your CPA's review, with extra hands before busy season.
Recruiting and staffing agencies
Sourcers and recruiting coordinators so recruiters spend their day with clients and candidates. See recruitment support.
Groups after an acquisition
Back-office teams for accounts payable, onboarding and support while you integrate new locations. See BPO and back office.
Funded B2B startups
Lead researchers and SDRs to build pipeline without a long local hiring round. See sales development.
SLED prime contractors
Accessibility remediation and QA capacity ahead of the ADA Title II dates. See SLED IT.
Who does what
A clear split, written into your agreement.
| Task | You | Konnex |
|---|---|---|
| Daily direction and priorities | Yes | No |
| Sourcing, screening and testing | Interview only | Yes |
| Employment contract and payroll in Pakistan | No | Yes |
| Equipment, HR and leave cover planning | No | Yes |
| Performance check-ins | With us | Yes |
Hours that work
Pakistan does not observe daylight saving time, so the evening shift moves 1 hour when US clocks change.
| Your office | Your working day | Time in Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| New York (Eastern) | 9:00 am start | 6:00 pm in summer, 7:00 pm in winter |
| Chicago (Central) | 9:00 am start | 7:00 pm in summer, 8:00 pm in winter |
| Denver (Mountain) | 9:00 am start | 8:00 pm in summer, 9:00 pm in winter |
| Los Angeles (Pacific) | 9:00 am start | 9:00 pm in summer, 10:00 pm in winter |
Common questions
Plain answers. Still unsure? Ask us directly.
What US hours can my team cover?
Your business day. The team works an evening shift in Pakistan, starting at 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm Islamabad time for a 9:00 am Eastern start.
Do offshore staff need a US visa?
No. Your team members live and work in Pakistan and are employed by Konnex there, so no US work visa is involved.
Can you support a CPA firm?
Yes. Teams handle bookkeeping support, data entry, reconciliations and return preparation, with your CPAs reviewing and signing off the work.
Who employs the team?
Konnex does, in Pakistan. We handle contracts, payroll, equipment and HR. You direct the daily work and get 1 invoice.
Can my team work with sensitive data?
With agreed controls, yes: least-privilege accounts, multi-factor sign-in and managed access to your systems. For regulated data, we confirm the rules with you before anyone starts.
Can I start with 1 person?
Yes. You can start with 1 role and add seats once the setup works.
Planning a US team?
Tell us the roles, your hours and your tools. We will send a team plan and a written quote.