HIRE IN
BRAZIL.
Latin America's largest economy and talent pool.
- Full compliance handled
- First hire live in 48 hours
- No entity setup needed
WHY BRAZIL?
Brazil offers access to 215M consumers and one of the world's deepest engineering talent markets. Complex labor law (CLT) makes EOR essential, but the upside is unmatched scale in Latin America.
Your first Brazil hire, live in days.
We handle entity, payroll, tax and compliance so you can focus on the work.
THE MARKET
THE TALENT
USD $2.1T GDP, the 9th largest globally. Strong domestic market, agribusiness powerhouse, growing fintech sector.
500K+ software engineers, among world's top 5 developer pools. Competitive salaries vs US/EU. Time-zone aligned with North America.
CORE HIRING
FACTS
Everything global operators need to know about employment costs, leave entitlements, and statutory rules in Brazil.
Skip the legal setup in Brazil.
We become the legal employer. You manage the work, we handle payroll, contracts, taxes and benefits.
MOVING
TALENT IN
Work visa types, eligibility, dependent visas, and the path to permanent residency in Brazil.
VITEM XI Work Visa
6–10 weeksEmployer-sponsored work authorization
VITEM XIV Digital Nomad Visa
4 weeksFor remote workers earning USD 1,500+/month
VIPER Investor Visa
8 weeksFor investors of BRL 500K+ in Brazilian business
Job offer from Brazilian entity, qualifications matching role, clean criminal record.
Spouse and children under 24 eligible for accompanying visas.
Permanent residency after 4 years (2 years for some categories). Citizenship after 4+ years of residency.
Hiring in Brazil
Brazil hiring FAQs
AgileHRO's Employer of Record service in Brazil costs R$2,800 per employee per month (about US$499), covering contracts, payroll, tax filings and compliance with no local entity required. Budget separately for statutory employer costs of roughly 80% on top of gross salary.
Employers in Brazil typically pay around 80% on top of gross salary. Social contributions: INSS 20% + FGTS 8% + others ~80% total. Employee income tax is 0–27.5% progressive, withheld through a monthly payroll cycle. 13th-month pay: mandatory 13th salary.
Notice period in Brazil: 30 days + 3 days per year of service. Probation: up to 90 days. Severance: FGTS + 40% penalty on dismissal without cause. As your Employer of Record, AgileHRO drafts compliant contracts and manages terminations under local law.
Typical processing times for the main Brazil work permits are: VITEM XI Work Visa (6–10 weeks), VITEM XIV Digital Nomad Visa (4 weeks), VIPER Investor Visa (8 weeks). Eligibility: Job offer from Brazilian entity, qualifications matching role, clean criminal record. AgileHRO manages the application, documents and timeline as your Employer of Record.
EXPAND THE REGION
START IN 48 HOURS.
We'll handle the legal entity, payroll, tax, and compliance. You focus on the work.