Make employment in Brazil easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in Brazil, all in one easy-to-use platform.
As the largest country in South America and the sixth-largest in the world by population, Brazil is home to millions of talented people in a variety of industries. Brazil is one of seven countries to speak Portuguese as its primary official language. Each year, Rio de Janeiro plays host to the biggest carnival in the world, attracting visitors from around the globe.
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Want to employ workers in Brazil? Companies hiring in Brazil are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ team members in Brazil and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Brazil team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Brazil. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.
Employment taxes and statutory fees affect both your payroll and your employees' paychecks in Brazil. Note that your employees may be liable for additional local taxes.
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Public Pension Fund (INSS)
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0.0%
Education contribution, INCRA, SENAI, SESI and SEBRAE contributions
0% - 3%
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Also known colloquially as a 'Christmas Bonus', this payment is an amount equal to one month’s salary. The first half of this payment must be paid any time up until the 30th of November, and the other half up until the 20th of December. The pro-rated 13th-month salary is also due upon termination. The 13th-month payment is a legally mandated benefit and not part of the base salary. During negotiations with candidates, it is important to clearly state what salary is being offered and whether it is inclusive or exclusive of the 13th-month payment. The Christmas Bonus is calculated at 8.33% of the base annual salary.
Vacations Bonus
Professionals in Brazil are entitled to 30 calendar days of vacation per year after every 12 months of service, and the employee must be paid 1/3rd of a month’s salary as a Vacations bonus. Holiday pay and holiday bonus payments are pro-rated upon termination. The Vacation bonus is calculated at 2.77% of the base annual salary.
Employee payroll taxes
0% - 11%
Social Security (Max of 482.93 BRL)
Employee income taxes
0
(Up to 1903.98 BRL)
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(1903.98-2826.65 BRL)
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(2826.65-3751.05 BRL)
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At Remote, we provide tailored benefits to ensure that all Remote employees receive comprehensive coverage from top providers.
In Brazil, employers are required to provide monthly meal vouchers to employees. Remote ensures compliance by paying the meal voucher amount directly into the employee’s Flash cards by the 30th of each month. When onboarding a new hire, Remote offers the Standard, Premium, and Prestige options of meal vouchers, which offer different amounts. It is important to note that what is offered to employees in Brazil will apply to all existing and future employees hired in the country.
Provides a monthly meal voucher amount of BRL 660 (~USD 133), which equates to a daily rate of R$30 (~USD 6) for meal expenses.
Provides a monthly meal voucher amount of BRL 880 (~USD 178), which equates to a daily rate of R$40 (~USD 8) for meal expenses.
Provides a monthly meal voucher amount of BRL 1000 (~USD 200), which equates to a daily rate of R$45.45 (~USD 10) for meal expenses.
Remote’s Global Business Travel Insurance program is crafted to address the unique needs of your team, whether they are embarking on short business trips or traveling extensively throughout the year. With five comprehensive plan options—Basic, Standard, Premium, Premium Plus, and Standard Plus—this program ensures that your team members have the right level of coverage to protect their health, safety, and well-being while traveling for business.
Available in over 90 countries, the program provides extensive global coverage at competitive rates, offering peace of mind no matter where their work takes them. This optional benefit is designed to be flexible, allowing you to offer tailored coverage that meets the diverse needs of your workforce. By providing business travel insurance, you are taking proactive steps to safeguard your team from unforeseen events such as medical emergencies, trip disruptions, or loss of business equipment while they are on the road.
Coverages (values in USD):
Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000
Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip
Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip
Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Coverages (values in USD):
Excludes Medical & Evacuation
Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip
Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip
Loss of Passport: $250 per trip
Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip
Hijacking: $1,000 per trip
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Coverages (values in USD):
Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000
Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip
Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip
Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000
Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip
Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip
Loss of Passport: $250 per trip
Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip
Hijacking: $1,000 per trip
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Coverages (values in USD):
Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000
Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip
Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000
Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip
Pre-existing Medical Conditions: For stable pre-existing medical conditions up to $50,000
Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip
Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip
Loss of Passport: $250 per trip
Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip
Hijacking: $1,000 per trip
Cancellation & Curtailment: $2,000 per trip; subject to $100 deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Coverages (values in USD):
Excludes Medical & Evacuation
Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip
Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip
Loss of Passport: $250 per trip
Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip
Hijacking: $1,000 per trip
Cancellation & Curtailment: $2,000 per trip; subject to $100 deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA
Business Equipment: Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500
Business Money: $100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Offering mental health benefits is not mandatory in this country, but providing the benefit can significantly enhance the emotional well-being and overall productivity of employees. Remote offers a comprehensive employee mental wellbeing platform in partnership with one of the top-rated employee mental wellbeing providers. This platform is available on desktop and mobile apps and includes 1-to-1 therapy with a curated pool of top-quality therapists in over 35 languages. The advanced matching service finds each employee the right therapist within 48 hours, boasting a 98% success rate. Employees receive a personal wellbeing profile with tailored recommendations and information to track progress. The platform also offers a curated self-guided content library with audio mindfulness and meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers. Additionally, there are 24/7 mental health helplines for immediate support when an employee is struggling. Mental health program benefits may be offered to the employees from among 5 different plans. Offering mental health benefits is optional, but it can greatly enhance employee well-being and productivity. It is essential to be aware that in certain countries, mental health benefits may be categorized as ‘Benefits in Kind’ (BIK). This categorization means that the monthly premiums paid for the benefit might be counted as part of the employee’s taxable income according to the local tax laws. When mental health benefits are offered, they must be provided equally to all employees in the respective country.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Not included in the Basic plan
Team members can pay for therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Includes one pre-paid Therapy/Coaching session per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Includes three pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Includes six pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalized wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Includes twelve pre-paid Therapy/Coaching sessions per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Offering health insurance in this country is not mandatory, but providing these additional health benefits can greatly enhance the healthcare experience for employees by enabling access to a wider range of providers and specialists, as well as significantly reducing wait times. Remote offers comprehensive health benefits to employees in Brazil through our Local Standard, Local Premium, and Local Prestige plans. When onboarding a new hire in Brazil, Remote provides several plan options, including the Local Standard, Local Premium, and Local Prestige plans. The Local Standard plan covers essential health services such as emergency care, inpatient and outpatient hospitalization, childbirth, doctor appointments, elective procedures, exams, tests, treatments, therapies, unlimited psychotherapy and psychiatry sessions, and specific transplants. The Local Premium plan includes all the benefits of the Standard plan with a higher reimbursement limit, access to unique medical facilities, and enhanced travel assistance. The Local Prestige plan provides the most extensive coverage, including additional services like home physiotherapy and medical appointments, no degree limit for refractive surgery, the highest reimbursement limit, and comprehensive travel assistance. If you would like more insight into fair equity and benefits best practices, you can download our Global Benefits Guide
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Comprehensive coverage including emergency, inpatient/outpatient hospitalization, childbirth, doctor appointments, elective procedures, exams, tests, treatments, and therapies.
Unlimited psychotherapy and psychiatry sessions.
Coverage for cornea, kidney, marrow bone, pancreas, liver, and lung, including live donor expenses.
Refractive surgery for myopia from 5 degrees.
BRL 364.50 (~$70 USD)
Over 2,400 partners across Brazil, providing a wide range of healthcare services to ensure comprehensive coverage.
National and International, up to €30,000 in Europe and USD 10,000 elsewhere.
Reimbursement Limit: BRL 247.93 (~USD 48)
Comprehensive dental care including consultancy and diagnosis, emergency treatment, preventative care, surgeries, endodontics, pedodontics, periodontics, restorations, radiology, prostheses, and orthodontics (with documentation).
Employees can cover the cost of dependents at their own expense.
Comprehensive coverage including emergency, inpatient/outpatient hospitalization, childbirth, doctor appointments, elective procedures, exams, tests, treatments, and therapies.
Unlimited psychotherapy and psychiatry sessions.
Coverage for cornea, kidney, marrow bone, pancreas, liver, and lung, including live donor expenses.
Refractive surgery for myopia from 5 degrees.
BRL 627.75 (~$130 USD)
Over 2,400 partners across Brazil, providing a wide range of healthcare services to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Access to unique medical facilities such as Retaguard Doctor, Albert Einstein Hospital, Sirio Libanês Hospital, and Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz.
National and International, up to €30,000 in Europe and USD 20,000 elsewhere.
Reimbursement Limit: BRL 247.93 (~USD 48)
Comprehensive dental care including consultancy and diagnosis, emergency treatment, preventative care, surgeries, endodontics, pedodontics, periodontics, restorations, radiology, prostheses, and orthodontics (with documentation).
Employees can cover the cost of dependents at their own expense.
Comprehensive coverage including emergency, inpatient/outpatient hospitalization, childbirth, doctor appointments, elective procedures, exams, tests, treatments, home physiotherapy, and home medical appointment.
Unlimited psychotherapy and psychiatry sessions.
Coverage for cornea, kidney, marrow bone, pancreas, liver, and lung, including live donor expenses.
No degree limit for refractive surgery.
BRL 810.00 (~$162 USD)
Over 2,400 partners across Brazil, providing a wide range of healthcare services to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Access to unique medical facilities such as Retaguard Doctor, Albert Einstein Hospital, Sirio Libanês Hospital, and Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz.
National and International, up to USD 100,000 in Europe and other countries.
Reimbursement Limit: BRL 247.93 (~USD 48)
Comprehensive dental care including consultancy and diagnosis, emergency treatment, preventative care, surgeries, endodontics, pedodontics, periodontics, restorations, radiology, prostheses, and orthodontics (with documentation).
Employees can cover the cost of dependents at their own expense.
In Brazil, providing life insurance to employees is a mandatory benefit as stipulated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Offering this benefit not only complies with legal requirements but also provides essential financial protection for employees and their families. The basic tier, provides coverage of up to BRL 40,000 in the event of death, special compensation for accidents, permanent total or partial disability due to an accident. The standard, enhanced and premium tiers provide coverage based on multiples of the employee's salary, offering greater flexibility and enhanced protection. These tiers are designed to offer comprehensive coverage with varying levels of financial support. See the details of the benefits below.
Coverage Amount: BRL 40,000
Accident Coverage: Financial support for permanent disability due to accidents
Family Funeral Assistance: Up to BRL 5,000
Coverage Amount: 12 times the employee’s monthly salary
Accident Coverage: Financial support for permanent disability due to accidents
Family Funeral Assistance: Up to BRL 5,000
Coverage Amount: 24 times the employee’s monthly salary
Accident Coverage: Financial support for permanent disability due to accidents
Family Funeral Assistance: Up to BRL 5,000
Coverage Amount: 36 times the employee’s monthly salary
Accident Coverage: Financial support for permanent disability due to accidents
Family Funeral Assistance: Up to BRL 5,000
Clients can choose to offer the Wellness & Lifestyle Benefit and select from multiple contribution levels, providing their team members a monthly wallet, which they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or any other approved vendors related to Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. The offered services include:
Physical and mental health support such as gym memberships, fitness classes, therapy, mindfulness apps, and guided meditation.
Lifestyle services like streaming subscriptions (Spotify, Netflix), groceries, and other services that support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Personalized recommendations to help employees select benefits most relevant to their needs.
Platform support for employees needing immediate assistance or guidance on wellness-related concerns.
The available contributions are:
$25 USD
$50 USD
$100 USD
$150 USD
$200 USD
$250 USD
$300 USD
Hiring contractors in Brazil can be an efficient and cost-effective solution for businesses looking to complete projects without the long-term commitment of full-time employees. Whether you need specialized services or additional labor for a project, it’s essential to understand Brazil’s legal requirements and federal regulations for contractor management.
Brazil has specific laws that govern independent contractors, including regulations around worker rights, taxation, and classification. Ensuring compliance with these rules helps businesses avoid legal complications. Contractors in Brazil are not entitled to the same benefits as full-time employees, but it’s important to follow proper procedures for contracting and payment to avoid potential issues.
Remote can help businesses stay compliant when hiring contractors in Brazil with the following key features:
Global compliance support: Remote ensures businesses adhere to labor laws in over 200 countries, including Brazil, by providing localized contracts and necessary documentation.
Misclassification protection: Remote offers built-in compliance checks, preventing the misclassification of contractors as employees. This protects businesses from potential fines and penalties. Additionally, Remote allows for easy conversion from contractor to employee status if needed.
Centralized documentation: Remote manages essential documents for audits and automates tax filings, ensuring everything is up-to-date and compliant with Brazilian laws.
Legal expertise: Remote’s team provides guidance on complex Brazilian labor laws, making it easier for businesses to navigate the local regulatory environment and simplify international hiring.
Remote’s approach minimizes compliance risks and helps businesses efficiently manage contractors in Brazil, ensuring that everything runs smoothly.
Remote makes contractor payments simple and transparent with the following features:
Automated processing: Remote offers one-click approvals, bulk payments, recurring invoices, and real-time tracking, streamlining the payment process.
Global coverage: Remote ensures smooth payments in over 200 countries, offering multiple payment methods and currency flexibility for contractors in Brazil.
Cost and compliance: Remote’s Fair Price Guarantee ensures you pay only for active contractors, and all payments are fully compliant with local Brazilian regulations. With localized contracts, businesses avoid unnecessary complications when managing payments.
By using Remote, businesses can reduce administrative workload and stay focused on their core objectives while managing contractors in Brazil.
Learn more about how Remote simplifies contractor management in Brazil — get started for free today.
Our employer of record (EOR) service enables you to hire, manage, and pay top talent in Brazil with speed and simplicity.
Remote’s EOR allows your company to legally hire employees in Brazil without having to set up a local legal entity. On paper, Remote is the official employer, and we handle compliance, payroll, benefits (including equity), and other HR processes — but you maintain full control over the hire’s day-to-day management and work responsibilities. Learn more.
An EOR may be ideal if your company:
Needs to hire employees in Brazil but doesn’t want to establish a legal entity
Is testing local markets before committing to a full business expansion
Wants to ensure full compliance with local employment laws and tax requirements
Needs a fast, cost-effective way to onboard employees in Brazil
Needs a temporary hiring solution before establishing a legal entity
If your company wants to hire talent in Brazil but doesn't have a legal entity there, our EOR provides a fully compliant and efficient solution. Brazil has strict employment and payroll tax laws, and our EOR service ensures you meet these legal obligations while enabling you to grow quickly.
Key benefits of hiring through our EOR in Brazil include:
Faster market entry. You can hire talent quickly, without having to wait months to establish a local entity.
Full compliance with local employment laws. Avoid the legal risks associated with non-compliance and misclassification.
Simplified payroll management. We automate payroll tax calculations and ensure you are fully compliant with all withholding obligations, even when laws change.
Lower costs. Setting up a legal entity in Brazil can be costly and time-consuming. An EOR eliminates the need for entity registration, reducing overhead expenses.
Fewer resources required. With HR, payroll, and compliance managed by the EOR, your company can concentrate on scaling operations and assigning your resources elsewhere.
It’s also crucial to note that, at Remote, we own our own legal entity in Brazil. As a result, we don’t need to rely on third parties, which can incur delays and extra costs, and result in a negative employee experience. All our EOR services — including the dedicated support of our local specialists — are provided in-house.
To learn more — and to see our EOR platform in action — book a demo with one of our friendly experts today.
£559
per employee/month
Employ people in more than 90 countries without setting up a local legal entity
Onboarding overseen by a dedicated specialist
Local payroll paid promptly, every time
Built-in compliance protections
Competitive and flexible benefits, localised for each market
Dedicated in-house experts providing local support
HR Essentials included as standard
£23
per employee/month
A powerful, transparent solution for global payroll
An easy-to-use self-service platform
Dedicated specialists providing personalised support
Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations in each country
Centralised management of employee benefits
HR Core included as standard
£23
per contractor/month
Pay only for contractors you are actively collaborating with
Engage contractors based overseas
Draft, revise and sign bespoke, localised contracts
Authorise contractor invoices with a single click or set to auto-pay
Payments presented transparently with full visibility
HR Core included as standard
