EOR in South America.
Indian companies hiring across South America — TMS becomes the legal employer in every target country.
Build a South America team — without setting up entities country-by-country.
EOR coverage across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and other LATAM markets. TMS partners with local-country EOR providers across South America so you sign one master agreement with us. We handle local payroll, contracts, and statutory compliance in every country.
What you get with TMS
One master agreement, multi-country coverage
Sign with TMS once. Hire across South America countries through our regional EOR network.
Local labour-law compliant
Every hire on a local-country employment contract under that country's labour law. TMS or our partner is the legal employer of record.
Currency flexibility
Pay TMS in INR or your preferred currency. Salaries disbursed in local-country currency to employees.
7-14 day onboarding
Most South America markets onboard inside 2 weeks of signed offer.
Indian-employer-friendly
Built for Indian companies expanding outbound. Senior HR SPOC understands Indian context.
End-to-end through one SPOC
Single relationship for the entire South America region. One contract, one invoice cycle, one HR leader.
How it works
Brief
Country, role, headcount, currency, timeline.
Local proposal
Country-specific salary benchmarks, statutory cost, fees.
Local contract & onboarding
TMS or partner becomes the legal employer in-country.
Steady-state
Monthly cycle, statutory filings, ongoing HR support.
Countries we cover across South America
Hiring across South America — what foreign employers should know
South America offers a deep, increasingly remote-ready talent pool across software development, finance, and shared services, with time zones that align well with North American working hours. The region is also known for employee-protective labour law: mandatory bonuses, generous leave, and structured severance are standard features rather than exceptions. Codified labour systems — such as Brazil’s CLT — leave limited flexibility, and misclassifying an employee as a contractor can lead to significant back-pay and penalty exposure. An Employer of Record allows companies to hire compliantly across South American markets without first incorporating a local entity. TMS supports companies expanding into South America by coordinating compliant EOR engagements through an established EOR partner network, applying consistent onboarding and compliance governance built over 20+ years of HR operations.
Key hiring considerations by country
How EOR simplifies your South America expansion
- ✓Onboard employees in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and other markets without incorporating a local company first.
- ✓Administer mandatory bonuses such as the 13th-month salary, along with severance funds and statutory leave, through the EOR.
- ✓Avoid contractor misclassification, which is a frequent and costly compliance risk in South American jurisdictions.
- ✓Issue locally compliant contracts in the required language and meet registration obligations with labour and tax authorities.
- ✓Consolidate multi-country payroll and reporting under a single TMS-coordinated engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which South America countries does TMS cover?
TMS covers all major economies in South America through direct presence or trusted local EOR partners. Sales will confirm coverage for your specific target country.
Who is the legal employer?
TMS or our local partner — depending on the country. Either way, you sign a single master agreement with TMS.
Currency?
You pay TMS in your preferred currency (typically INR or USD). Local employees paid in their country's currency.
Talk to our EOR team.
Tell us your target countries and role mix. Our sales team will scope coverage and propose a phased plan within 48 hours.
Tell us what you need.
Map your South America expansion.
Tell us your target countries and role mix. Our sales team will scope coverage and propose a phased plan within 48 hours.