Why Global Companies Are Turning to EOR in Brazil
This content was reviewed and updated in July 2026 to ensure all information remains accurate and up to date.
Thinking about hiring in Brazil? You are not alone. Brazil’s tech scene keeps expanding, the country trains hundreds of thousands of ICT professionals, and its IT outsourcing market is projected to approach $10 billion by 2029. Add the talent clustered in São Paulo, Florianópolis, Curitiba, and Recife, plus a time zone that overlaps the US East Coast, and the appeal of an Employer of Record Brazil route is easy to see.
Here is the catch: hiring here gets complicated fast. Employment sits under the CLT; every hire is registered in eSocial with INSS, FGTS, and the digital work card; payroll carries IRRF withholding to Receita Federal, and the 13th salary plus 30 days of vacation with the one-third bonus are mandatory. A Brazilian Employer of Record absorbs all of that. In this post, I spotlight the top 24 providers and the EOR benefits they offer, split into Brazilian-headquartered firms and global platforms with a local entity.
Whether you are expanding fast or just testing the waters, we have got you covered. If you are mapping the wider region at the same time, it is worth reading this alongside our Argentina EOR and Mexico EOR guides. Below are the providers I would actually consider for an EOR in Brazil, listed alphabetically within each section.
Insight: How much does an employee in Brazil really cost on top of salary?
Brazil’s CLT framework is one of the world’s most employer-heavy: mandatory funds and the 13th salary push the true cost of a hire well above base pay.
- Statutory employer charges land roughly 30% to 36% of gross salary: INSS at 20% of payroll and FGTS at 8%, plus RAT work-accident insurance and Sistema S third-party contributions.
- Fully loaded, including the 13th salary and vacation plus the one-third bonus, sources commonly quote a total of about 70% to 80% above base pay, so treat it as a range rather than a fixed figure.
- The 13th salary (decimo terceiro), 30 days of vacation with the one-third bonus, and FGTS are all mandatory under the CLT.
- The monthly minimum wage rose to R$ 1,621 on 1 January 2026 under Decreto 12.797/2025.
How the Employer of Record Brazil Hiring Process Works
The Employer of Record Brazil hiring process is more procedural than most markets, which is exactly why teams outsource it. The provider signs a CLT-compliant contract in Portuguese, then registers the hire in eSocial along with INSS, FGTS, and the CTPS digital work card. From there, it runs BRL payroll with IRRF withheld to Receita Federal and administers the 13th salary, vacation plus the one-third bonus, and mandatory benefits such as transport and meal vouchers. Your team keeps directing the work; the provider carries the employment liability. Brazilian nationals need a CPF and RG, while foreign nationals need a residence visa and RNE before any of it can start.
Insight: How does the Employer of Record Brazil hiring process work, and how fast is it?
An EOR compresses a months-long entity setup into roughly one to two weeks of onboarding, handling the CLT and eSocial steps for you.
- The provider drafts a CLT contract and registers the hire in eSocial, with INSS, FGTS, and the digital work card (CTPS).
- Brazilian nationals need a CPF and RG; foreign nationals need a residence visa and RNE, so immigration timelines apply.
- Onboarding runs about one to two weeks, against months and a commonly quoted six-figure real outlay to establish a Sociedade Limitada or S.A.
Top 10 EOR Providers Headquartered in Brazil
Just like before, we’ve listed these Employer of Record services Brazil providers alphabetically, no favorites here, just the facts.
I lead with the Brazilian-headquartered firms on purpose. A team that lives inside the CLT reads a convencao coletiva the way a labor court would, and that local instinct is hard to replicate from abroad. If you want to sanity-check the numbers first, our EOR pricing guide sets the baseline. For many buyers, these are the best EOR for Brazil precisely because they are Brazilian.
Employer Brazil
Company Description
Employer Brazil is a leading Brazilian company offering comprehensive HR solutions, including temporary staffing, recruitment, payroll management, and BPO services.
Key Specialty Area
Payroll and workforce solutions
Scope of Services
- Payroll management
- HR administration
- Talent outsourcing
Top Advantages
- Deep understanding of Brazilian labor regulations ensures compliance and reduces legal risks
- Workforce management flexibility
- Efficient handling of administrative tasks
EOR Cost
Custom
Our Verdict
My take: a dependable global-expansion HR ally when payroll is the main lift.
Europortage
Company Description
Europortage is a Brazilian-founded local partner for hiring, paying, and managing a workforce across LATAM, headquartered in Fortaleza with its own entities in Rio, São Paulo, and Belo Horizonte.
Key Specialty Area
EOR and payroll outsourcing across Latin America
Scope of Services
- Employee onboarding
- Payroll management
- HR operations support
- Benefits management
- Employee offboarding
- Compliance management
Top Advantages
- Direct EOR services with 20 years of regional experience
- Strong understanding of the legal requirements
- Growth-focused strategy consulting
- Immigration and visa support
- Equipment provisioning for remote workers
EOR Cost
Custom
Our Verdict
My take: a committed growth partner if Brazil is the first stop on a LATAM rollout.
Gescon Consultoria
Company Description
Gescon Consultoria stands out for a comprehensive approach, combining legal, administrative, and strategic support to keep business operations in Brazil running cleanly.
Key Specialty Area
Profound understanding of the local market
Scope of Services
- Payroll processing
- Compliance management
- Employment-related risk mitigation
Top Advantages
- Simplified HR and employment processes
- Additional services like legal representation and corporate hosting
- Market analysis and insights for more efficient EOR support
EOR Cost
Custom
Our Verdict
My take: a comprehensive compliance expert when legal exposure is your main worry.
ILM Group
Company Description
ILM Group offers services designed to simplify hiring and managing employees in Brazil for international companies, bundling HR, payroll, benefits, and legal compliance.
Key Specialty Area
Efficient route for international companies establishing a presence in Brazil
Scope of Services
- HR operations
- Payroll management
- Benefits support
- Legal compliance
Top Advantages
- Assistance navigating Brazil’s complex regulatory landscape
- Handles a wide range of administrative tasks with a focus on strategic growth
- Fiduciary support, financial services, tax efficiency strategies, and market intelligence
EOR Cost
Custom
Our Verdict
My take: a reliable expansion partner, especially when tax structuring matters.
Macher Tecnologia
Company Description
Macher Tecnologia is a Brazilian EOR built for international companies hiring Brazilian talent, handling the full legal, tax, and labor load. Its distinguishing feature is a serious data-privacy practice, covering LGPD and GDPR with a DPO-as-a-service offering.
Key Specialty Area
Brazilian EOR with an LGPD and GDPR data-privacy focus
Scope of Services
- BRL payroll and tax handling
- Mandatory and additional benefits administration
- Full labor-law compliance
- LGPD and GDPR data-privacy support
Top Advantages
- Genuine Brazilian entity and in-country team
- DPO-as-a-service for data governance
- Handles mandatory plus supplementary benefits
- Useful for regulated or data-sensitive work
EOR Cost
Custom
Our Verdict
My take: the one I would shortlist when personal-data compliance is as critical as payroll.
Manpower Brazil
Company Description
Manpower Brazil offers a streamlined, compliant pathway for international companies to establish and manage a workforce in Brazil, backed by a global staffing name with local depth.
Key Specialty Area
Local regulatory compliance with a focus on strategic growth
Scope of Services
- Background checks
- Employee onboarding
- Insurance management
- Payroll and tax processing
Top Advantages
- Helps companies onboard full-time employees efficiently
- Combines international best practices with deep local knowledge
- Understanding of industries such as oil and gas, technology, and manufacturing
EOR Cost
Custom
Our Verdict
My take: an end-to-end recruitment partner when you need scale and a known brand.
Revelo
Company Description
Revelo is a Sao Paulo-based Brazilian platform pairing tech recruitment with employment and PEO services, backed by a large pre-vetted engineering pool of more than 300,000 developers. It is Brazilian-owned and operates in-country.
Key Specialty Area
Brazilian tech recruitment layered with employment services
Scope of Services
- Pre-vetted engineering talent pool
- Employment and PEO services
- BRL payroll and compliance
- Onboarding and HR support
Top Advantages
- Very large vetted Brazilian developer network
- Recruitment and employment in one relationship
- São Paulo base with genuine local knowledge
- Strong fit for building software teams
EOR Cost
Custom
Our Verdict
My take: my pick when the goal is standing up a Brazilian engineering team quickly.
Sólides
Company Description
Sólides offers a Brazilian HR and full-cycle talent-management platform built around behavioral intelligence, with payroll and compliance aimed squarely at smaller businesses.
Key Specialty Area
Comprehensive HR support for SMBs
Scope of Services
- Recruitment and team building
- Employee performance evaluation
- Payroll processing
- Compliance management
Top Advantages
- HRMS software for streamlined workforce management
- Accuracy and compliance built in
- HR analytics for informed decision-making
EOR Cost
Custom
Our Verdict
My take: a data-driven HR partner that suits smaller Brazilian teams well.
Ubiminds
Company Description
Ubiminds is a Florianopolis-based nearshore tech-staffing and EOR provider offering a robust route for tech companies tapping Brazil’s talent pool.
Key Specialty Area
Team enhancement and product strategy support
Scope of Services
- Technical recruitment
- HR operations
- Payroll management
- Legal support
Top Advantages
- Handles all aspects of employment
- Access to top-tier Brazilian tech professionals
- Streamlined recruitment process
- Comprehensive compliance support from contract management to termination
EOR Cost
Custom
Our Verdict
My take: a strong nearshore option for product and engineering teams.
Wide Brazil
Company Description
Wide Brazil is a 100% Brazilian-owned, comprehensive EOR solution for businesses hiring Brazilian talent, spanning EOR, PEO, outsourcing, and RPO with full employment liability.
Key Specialty Area
End-to-end support for company expansion
Scope of Services
- Legal compliance
- Full HR support
- Onboarding
- Payroll management
Top Advantages
- Deep experience and understanding of local laws and regulations
- 100% employment liability carried by the provider
- Fully Brazilian team
- End-to-end workforce management support
EOR Cost
Custom
Our Verdict
My take: a comprehensive local solution when you want one partner to own the lot.
Insight: What does an EOR in Brazil cost per employee per month?
Employer of Record Brazil pricing sits in a wide band: budget flat-rate platforms start low, while others price higher or as a percentage of salary.
- RemoFirst and Remote People list flat rates from about $199 per employee per month.
- Native Teams starts near EUR 99 and Multiplier around $400 per employee per month.
- Boundless lists from about EUR 385 per month, and several providers quote $599 or more, or 10% to 15% of salary instead of a flat fee.
- Always confirm what the fee includes, since the 13th salary and FGTS sit on top of any platform charge.
Sources:
Top 14 Global Providers with Brazil EOR Services Available
Note that we’ve listed all providers with EOR Brazil services alphabetically.
Many global platforms hold their own Brazilian entity so businesses can enter the market compliantly. The EOR service providers in Brazil below all operate an owned local entity rather than routing through a partner, which is what I look for first. For a wider view, our best Employer of Record firms guide compares them beyond Brazil, and these are the best EOR services buyers tend to shortlist for multi-country hiring.
Airswift
Headquarters:
Houston, TX
Price for EOR Services:
Custom
Presence in Brazil:
Owned local entity
Top Advantages:
- STEM and energy workforce specialism
- Immigration and visa support
- Owned Brazilian entity
- Global mobility experience
Country Guide:
Our Verdict
My take: the specialist for energy and technical staffing in Brazil.
Atlas
Headquarters:
Chicago, IL
Price for EOR Services:
Custom
Presence in Brazil:
Owned local entity
Top Advantages:
- Direct entity ownership across markets
- Fast market entry
- Strong with VC-backed and government clients
- Single platform for many countries
Country Guide:
Our Verdict
My take: a transparent, compliance-led option with pricing you can see upfront.
Boundless
Headquarters:
Dublin, Ireland
Price for EOR Services:
Starting from EUR 385/month (as of $month$ $year$)
Presence in Brazil:
Owned local entity
Top Advantages:
- Transparent published pricing
- Owned Brazilian entity
- Strong employment-compliance focus
- Clear onboarding process
Country Guide:
Our Verdict
My take: a solid direct-employment platform when speed of entry matters.
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in $month$ $year$.
Deel
Headquarters:
San Francisco, CA
Price for EOR Services:
Starting from about $599/month (as of $month$ $year$)
Presence in Brazil:
Owned Sao Paulo entity under its own CNPJ
Top Advantages:
- Owns a Sao Paulo entity under its own CNPJ
- CLT contracts and BRL payroll
- eSocial, INSS, FGTS and the 13th salary handled
- Contractor-to-employee conversion
Country Guide:
Our Verdict
My take: the most conspicuous absentee until now, and the safest all-round default.
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in $month$ $year$.
Globalization Partners (G-P)
Headquarters:
Boston, MA
Price for EOR Services:
Custom
Presence in Brazil:
Owned local entity
Top Advantages:
- Owned entity for direct compliance
- Coverage across 180-plus countries
- Deep legal and compliance bench
- Rapid market entry
Country Guide:
Our Verdict
My take: the enterprise pick when a Brazilian hire is legally complex.
Multiplier
Headquarters:
New York, NY
Price for EOR Services:
Starting at $400/month (as of $month$ $year$)
Presence in Brazil:
Owned local entity
Top Advantages:
- CLT contracts and BRL payroll
- INSS, FGTS, and the 13th salary handled
- Competitive per-employee pricing
- Good fit for multi-region rollouts
Country Guide:
Our Verdict
My take: a sensible mid-market option when budget and coverage both matter.
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in $month$ $year$.
Native Teams
Headquarters:
Global presence
Price for EOR Services:
Starting at EUR 99/month (as of $month$ $year$)
Presence in Brazil:
Owned local entity
Top Advantages:
- Among the lowest published entry rates
- Payments integrated with employment
- Flexible contractor and employee options
- Digital contract handling
Country Guide:
Our Verdict
My take: the budget entry point if payments flexibility matters as much as hiring.
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in $month$ $year$.
Pebl (formerly Velocity Global)
Headquarters:
Denver, CO
Price for EOR Services:
Custom
Presence in Brazil:
Owned local entity
Top Advantages:
- Centralizes onboarding, payroll, HR and compliance
- Owned Brazilian entity
- Established global footprint
- Supported by a dedicated service team
Country Guide:
Our Verdict
My take: a steady centralized platform, still worth knowing under its former name.
Playroll
Headquarters:
Cape Town, South Africa
Price for EOR Services:
Custom
Presence in Brazil:
Owned local entity
Top Advantages:
- Coverage across 180-plus countries
- BRL payroll with eSocial, INSS, and FGTS filings
- Fast onboarding timelines
- Clear compliance reporting
Country Guide:
Our Verdict
My take: a quick, clean platform when you need someone productive without delay.
RemoFirst
Headquarters:
San Francisco, CA
Price for EOR Services:
Starting at $199/month (as of $month$ $year$)
Presence in Brazil:
Owned local entity
Top Advantages:
- Budget flat-rate pricing
- 24/7 support
- Owned Brazilian entity
- Straightforward onboarding
Country Guide:
Our Verdict
My take: the value flat-rate choice when the requirement is simple.
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in $month$ $year$.
RemotePeople
Headquarters:
USA
Price for EOR Services:
Starting at $199/month (as of $month$ $year$)
Presence in Brazil:
Owned local entity
Top Advantages:
- Integrated recruitment alongside EOR
- Low published entry rate
- Payroll, compliance and visa support
- LatAm regional strength
Country Guide:
Our Verdict
My take: useful when you still need to find the person as well as employ them.
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in $month$ $year$.
Rippling
Headquarters:
San Francisco, CA
Price for EOR Services:
Custom
Presence in Brazil:
Owned local entity
Top Advantages:
- HR, IT, and payroll on one employee record
- Strong workflow automation
- Device and app provisioning
- Scales cleanly with headcount
Country Guide:
Our Verdict
My take: the natural fit if your stack already runs on Rippling.
Rivermate
Headquarters:
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Price for EOR Services:
Custom
Presence in Brazil:
Owned local entity
Top Advantages:
- Employment-cost calculator
- Named human support rather than a ticket queue
- CLT-compliant contracting
- Recruitment available as an add-on
Country Guide:
Our Verdict
My take: handy when you want to model the true cost of a hire before committing.
Safeguard Global
Headquarters:
Austin, TX
Price for EOR Services:
Custom
Presence in Brazil:
Owned local entity
Top Advantages:
- Flexible EOR and contractor support
- Established global workforce platform
- Owned Brazilian entity
- Strong reporting for finance teams
Country Guide:
Our Verdict
My take: a flexible workforce platform when contractor and employee models mix.
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in $month$ $year$.
FAQs about EOR Services Brazil
How do I choose the best EOR services Brazil has to offer?
I look for a provider that genuinely understands the CLT and backs it with solid payroll, benefits, and HR support. Pricing transparency is the next filter, since a low headline fee can hide the 13th salary and FGTS. I also read reviews and ask for client references before committing.
How much does it cost to use an EOR in Brazil?
It depends. Most EORs charge somewhere between $99 and $400 per employee each month, but the exact number can vary based on what’s included. Some offer custom packages too. Just keep an eye out for the extras, like fees for onboarding, offboarding, or managing local benefits. Those can sneak up on you if you’re not careful.
How much does it cost to use an EOR in Brazil?
Most providers charge somewhere between about $99 and $599 per employee per month, and a few price at 10% to 15% of salary instead. The exact number depends on what is bundled in. Remember that statutory employer charges sit on top of whatever the platform bills you.
What areWhat are the advantages of using an EOR versus setting up a legal entity in Brazil?
Registering a Sociedade Limitada takes months and real legal and accounting spend before anyone is paid. With an EOR, you skip that and start hiring, and the provider handles contracts, taxes, compliance, and payroll. It is a strong option if you are testing the market or want to build a team fast.
What are the risks of using an EOR in Brazil, and how can they be mitigated?
The biggest risks I see are worker misclassification, reduced control over HR policy, and picking a provider that does not really know Brazilian law. Do your homework, choose a firm with genuine in-country expertise, and make sure the contracts spell out responsibilities clearly.
What industries are best suited for EOR hiring in Brazil?
Pretty much any industry where remote or distributed teams are normal, and technology is the obvious one given the developer pool. In practice, EOR services in Brazil also suit any company that wants a Brazilian presence without investing in a full office.
Are there any limitations on remote work arrangements through an EOR in Brazil?
Remote work is well established in Brazil, but local labor rules still apply, including rules on working time and expense reimbursement for home-based staff. Your provider should set up proper contracts and keep the arrangement compliant.
How does an Employer of Record work in Brazil hiring?
Understanding how Employer of Record works in Brazil hiring comes down to one swap: the provider becomes the legal employer while you direct the work. It signs the CLT contract, registers the hire in eSocial with INSS, FGTS, and the CTPS, runs BRL payroll with IRRF withholding, and pays the 13th salary and vacation bonus on schedule. Most standard hires are live within one to two weeks.
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