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SA → India EOR · India-native since 2006

EOR from South America to India.

Hire Indian talent from South America without setting up an Indian entity. Save up to 70% on setup & employment cost.

EOR in South America.

Indian companies hiring across South America — TMS becomes the legal employer in every target country.

2006
Employing since
10+
South America countries served
24-48 h
Avg go-live
100%
Local labour-law compliant

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.

24-48 h 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

STEP 01

Brief

Country, role, headcount, currency, timeline.

STEP 02

Local proposal

Country-specific salary benchmarks, statutory cost, fees.

STEP 03

Local contract & onboarding

TMS or partner becomes the legal employer in-country.

STEP 04

Steady-state

Monthly cycle, statutory filings, ongoing HR support.

Countries we cover across South America

Brazil
Colombia
Chile
Guyana
Falkland Islands
Argentina
Bolivia
Peru
Venezuela
Ecuador
Suriname
Paraguay
Uruguay

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

CountryNotable Employment FeatureTypical Notice Period
BrazilCLT labour code with a mandatory 13th-month salary, FGTS severance fund, and one month of paid annual leave30 days, extending with length of service
ArgentinaEmployment Contract Law with a 13th-month salary (aguinaldo) paid in two instalments15 days to 2 months, depending on tenure
ChileLabour Code with structured severance based on years of service30 days, or pay in lieu of notice
ColombiaSubstantive Labour Code with mandatory bonus (prima) and severance (cesantias) contributionsAs contracted, with statutory severance on dismissal
PeruLabour legislation with two annual bonuses (gratificaciones) and a CTS severance depositNotice and entitlements set by the contract category

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.

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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.

Hiring in South America from India

South America has some of the most employee-protective labour law of any region, and it is enforced. For an Indian employer used to contract-led flexibility, the adjustment is significant and it is mostly about cost predictability rather than difficulty.

Statutory entitlements go well beyond salary

Additional statutory months of pay, mandated bonuses, profit-sharing in some jurisdictions, and generous paid leave are normal rather than exceptional. Employer cost above gross salary is materially higher than Indian employers expect, and it is not negotiable.

Termination is expensive by design

Severance formulas are statutory and favour the employee, and labour courts are accessible and used. Fixed-term and probationary arrangements are tightly defined. Structure engagements with the exit cost already modelled, because you will not negotiate it down later.

Union coverage is broader than you think

Collective bargaining agreements apply by sector in several countries, and they can set minimum terms above the statutory floor for roles you would not expect to be covered. Confirm whether a CBA applies before you fix a salary band.

Language and working hours

Spanish and Portuguese are the working languages, and English fluency varies by market and seniority. The time difference from India is large, so the same overlap question as North America applies, and should be answered the same way.

India to South America EOR questions

Why is employer cost so much higher than salary here?

Additional statutory months of pay, mandated bonuses, profit-sharing in some countries and generous leave entitlements. Budget employer cost per market rather than assuming a regional figure.

How difficult is termination?

Severance is statutory and formula-based, labour courts are accessible, and outcomes tend to favour the employee. Model exit cost at the start of the engagement.

Do collective agreements apply to us?

Often yes, by sector rather than by company, and they can set terms above the statutory minimum. Check before fixing a salary band.

Can we run the team in English?

Depends on market and seniority. Spanish and Portuguese are the working languages and fluency varies more than in Europe or Asia.

Do we need an entity in each country?

No. Employment runs through a local partner EOR per country under one agreement with TMS.

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SOUTH AMERICA → INDIA · EOR COST

What does it cost to hire from South America into India?

Hire from São Paulo, Buenos Aires or Mexico City into India — TMS owns the India-side legal stack so you can scale without setting up an entity.

$100 · 1–5$75 · 6–10$65 · 11–25$50 · 26+

$50 applies to employees above 25. Each band prices only the employees within it. Pricing applies to Indian nationals hired in India through TMS EOR. Final rate confirmed by our sales team.

MONTHLY COST ESTIMATE
Monthly gross salary
₹90,000
+ Statutory costs (~17%)₹15,300
+ TMS EOR fee₹46,500
Total monthly cost₹1,51,800
IN YOUR CURRENCY
$1,632/mo
Indicative · at reference rate

Estimates only. Binding pricing confirmed after a discovery call.

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