So you're ready to hire in new countries... but you don't know anything about labor unions in Brazil, or probation periods in Poland. And there's so much more that you don't know you need to know! 🤯
Fortunately, when you work with Remote, you don't have to worry - our team of global hiring experts have you covered.
We handle localized contracts, health checks (where applicable), benefits, payroll, and everything up to terminations so you stay compliant every step of the way.
We have also created this helpful guide with a high-level overview of unique hiring considerations at a country level. This way, there will be no surprises for your people team if you have to terminate someone in Germany, or navigate public holidays in Portugal.
If you want additional context, you can check out our Country Explorer or Help Center for more.
Important notes: We are currently piloting this guide for a few of our top countries - it is not yet reflective of the many countries Remote covers. Continue to watch this space as we expand and make improvements! Additionally, information about specific employment regulations across the many countries we cover are constantly subject to change. Our team keeps this guide regularly updated with the most recent information possible. Labor cost and other assessments (low to high) are based on a global comparison, using internal data from data from reputable third-party sources.
The information provided on this page is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal advice or a substitute for professional legal advice. For expert advice tailored to your specific situation, please consult with your legal counsel. Remote disclaims all liability regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented on this page.
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🟢 Low
Employment complexity: 🟡 Medium
Termination complexity: 🟡 Medium
Talent concentration (software eng): Low
Time zone(s): Argentina Time Zone (ART, UTC -3)
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See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/argentina
Calculate the cost to hire an Argentine employee: https://remote.com/employee-cost-calculator
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🟢 Low
Employment complexity:
Termination complexity:
Time zone(s): Eastern European Time Zone (EET, UTC +3)
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See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/belarus
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🔴 High
Employment complexity: 🟡 Medium
Termination complexity: 🟡 Medium
Talent concentration (software eng): Low
Time zone(s): Central European Time Zone (CET, UTC +1)
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See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/belgium
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🟢 Low
Employment complexity:
Termination complexity:
Time zone(s): Bolivia Time Zone (BOT, UTC -4)
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🟡 Medium
Employment complexity: 🔴 High
Termination complexity: 🔴 High
Talent concentration (software eng): 📈 High
Time zone(s): Brasília Time Zone (BRT, UTC -3) and Amazon Time Zone (AMT, UTC -4)
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See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/brazil
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🟢 Low
Employment complexity: 🟢 Low
Termination complexity: 🔴 High
Talent concentration (software eng): Low
Time zone(s): Colombia Standard Time (COT, UTC -5)
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See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/colombia
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🔴 High
Employment complexity: 🔴 High
Termination complexity: 🔴 High
Talent concentration (software eng): Medium
Time zone(s): Central European Time Zone (CET, UTC +1)
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Termination
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See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/france
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🔴 High
Employment complexity: 🟡 Medium
Termination complexity: 🔴 High
Talent concentration (software eng): 📈 High
Time zone(s): Central European Time Zone (CET, UTC +1)
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See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/germany
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🟢 Low
Employment complexity: 🟢 Low
Termination complexity: 🟡 Medium
Talent concentration (software eng): 📈 High
Time zone(s): Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC +5:30)
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See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/india
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🟢 Low
Employment complexity: 🟡 Medium
Termination complexity: 🟡 Medium
Talent concentration (software eng): Medium
Time zone(s): Western Indonesia Time Zone (WIB, UTC +7) and Central Indonesia Time Zone (WITA, UTC +8)
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Hiring
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Termination
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See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/indonesia
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🟢 Low
Employment complexity: 🟡 Medium
Termination complexity: 🟢 Low
Talent concentration (software eng): Medium
Time zone(s): Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC -8), Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC -7), Central Standard Time (CST, UTC -6), Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC -5)
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See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/mexico
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🔴 High
Employment complexity: 🟡 Medium
Termination complexity: 🔴 High
Talent concentration (software eng): Medium
Time zone(s): Central European Time Zone (CET, UTC +1)
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Other
Culture:
See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/netherlands
Calculate the cost to hire a Dutch employee: https://remote.com/employee-cost-calculator
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🟢 Low
Employment complexity: 🟡 Medium
Termination complexity: 🟡 Medium
Talent concentration (software eng): Low
Time zone(s): Philippine Standard Time (UTC +8)
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Hiring
Time off
Termination
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See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/philippines
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🟢 Low
Employment complexity: 🟡 Medium
Termination complexity: 🔴 High
Talent concentration (software eng): Medium
Time zone(s): Central European Time Zone (CET, UTC +1)
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Termination
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See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/poland
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🟡 Medium
Employment complexity: 🟡 Medium
Termination complexity: 🔴 High
Talent concentration: Low
Time zone(s): Western European Time Zone (WET, UTC +0)
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See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/portugal
Calculate the cost to hire a Portuguese employee: https://remote.com/employee-cost-calculator
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🟡 Medium
Employment complexity: 🟢 Low
Termination complexity: 🟡 Medium
Talent concentration (software eng): Low
Time zone(s): South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC +2)
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Termination
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See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/south-africa
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🟡 Medium
Employment complexity: 🔴 High
Termination complexity: 🔴 High
Talent concentration (software eng): Medium
Time zone(s): Central European Time Zone (CET, UTC +1)
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Termination
Terminating employment in Spain can be complex due to strong worker protections. There are three main forms of termination:
If a dismissal (in any case) is declared "unfair" by a Spanish labor court, the employer might have to pay severance of 33 days' salary per year worked, capped at 24 months' pay, or reinstate the employee.
Culture
See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/spain
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Labor costs (compared globally): 🔴 High
Employment complexity: 🔴 High
Termination complexity: 🔴 High
Talent concentration (software eng): Low
Time zone(s): Central European Time Zone (CET, UTC +1)
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Costs
Unions
Hiring
Time off
Termination
Culture
See more on Remote's Country Explorer: https://remote.com/country-explorer/sweden
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