Our Expertise
Managing a global workforce in Brazil
Brazil's labour market is governed by comprehensive laws that emphasise employee rights and benefits. TopSource Worldwide offers expert guidance and solutions for businesses managing their workforce in Brazil. We assist with payroll processing, legal compliance, and human resource management, ensuring that businesses can focus on their core operations while maintaining a compliant and efficient workforce in Brazil.
Extensive expertise
Our team of experienced, knowledgeable staff collectively provide up-to-date employment information across 180 countries, so you can always get accurate advice.
Entity-free employment
Feel free to hire employees from all over the world without being weighed down by setting up entities, running complex payroll or recruiting a hiring team.
Payroll without hassle
Have the confidence that your staff will always be paid accurately and on time, so that you can focus on your core business activities and work towards your success.
Always-on support
Access helpful, relevant, personalised advice whenever you need it, along with expert-led recruitment policies and tried-and-tested HR best practices.
"With TopSource we were able to have employees hired or maintained in Nutreco without having to establish an entity in these countries for only 1-2 employees. I think most countries are covered by TopSource, so they can help us with almost all cases. Good advice on conditions and direct contact with employees. Invoicing done directly to the company. An easy process compared to hiring employees by ourselves."
Annette van Duijnhoven
”We searched the market for a local payroll vendor in 2014 and we chose TopSource as our partner. We were looking for error-free and timely payroll processing and TopSource Worldwide delivers this, saving us time and money. We have worked together for 8 years now and would recommend them to anyone."
Praveen Lihinar
Personalised Employer of Record services in Brazil
TopSource Worldwide offers personalised Employer of Record (EOR) services tailored to meet the specific needs of your business in Brazil. This includes handling employee onboarding, payroll processing, tax compliance, employee benefits management, and HR support. Our EOR services ensure that your business meets all legal and regulatory requirements, providing a hassle-free solution to manage your Brazil-based employees.
End-to-end Brazil payroll services
Looking to expand into Brazil? Our unparalleled expertise in global payroll services ensures that your business can seamlessly navigate the complexities of payroll on a global scale, supporting your Brazil expansion initiatives.
Global entity management
Venturing into the Brazilian market can be both exciting and challenging. With distinct business regulations, cultural nuances, and economic landscapes, it's essential to have a clear roadmap for your business establishment journey.
Accounting
Whether your goal is to process your purchase-to-pay transactions with minimum errors or manage your expense claim procedure, our team of experts can handle your accounting responsibilities, allowing you to focus on your core business and save time and money.
Global EOR services
Managing a diverse global workforce can be complex. This is where TopSource steps in as an invaluable employer of record services partner for companies seeking to expand their global reach while ensuring compliance with local employment laws and regulations.
Global Expansion Simplified
How to do business in Brazil
Entering the Brazilian market presents a mix of excitement and challenges. Given unique business regulations, cultural intricacies, and economic dynamics, a well-defined roadmap is crucial for a successful business establishment.
TopSource Worldwide is with you at every stage. Whether it's navigating local regulations or facilitating seamless operational transitions, our expertise ensures a swift and efficient process for establishing your business in Brazil.
Brazil Insights
Key insights into Brazil's landscape
VAT rates: Brazil has a complex system with different rates. The standard Value Added Tax (VAT) rate is 16%, and there are reduced rates, exemptions, and a state-level tax known as ICMS.
Ease of Doing Business rank: Brazil ranks 124th in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index, indicating some challenges in the business environment.
Consumer Confidence Index: Economic Optimism Index in Brazil decreased to 90.80 points in January 2024 from 93.20 points in 2023.
Employee maternity/paternity leave: Maternity leave is 120 days with full salary coverage, and paternity leave is typically 5 days.
Employee termination period: Standard notice for termination varies, but it is typically 30 days, and additional severance pay may apply under certain conditions.
Employee salary pay date: Compensation is typically paid monthly, on the last day of the month (no later than the fifth working day of the following month) or bi-weekly (on the 15th and last working day of the month).
Bank holidays: Holidays in Brazil include New Year's Day, Carnival, Good Friday, Labour Day, Independence Day, Proclamation of the Republic, Christmas, and other regional holidays.
An overview of the main statutory Benefits
Private pensions are optional. Employees can subscribe to a private pension via an employer-sponsored plan or a separate authorised financial institution.
Employees via TopSource Worldwide will be given the option to subscribe to an employer-sponsored plan with AMIL as part of their employment offer.
Employees are granted full sick pay for the first 15 days of a documented illness to be paid by the employer. After the 15th day of absence due to sickness, social security (INSS) will pay sick leave benefit to the employee.
Female employees are entitled to four months of mandatory maternity leave paid by the social security agency. Employers may optionally offer an additional two months of maternity leave. This amount can then be deducted from the company’s corporate income tax.
A transport subsidy for workers is a mandatory entitlement for all employees who live further than 1km from their place of work. Employers must provide their employees with transport to and from work or subsidise their public transport expenses by paying all such costs exceeding 6% of an employee’s gross salary.
Employees are entitled to food vouchers for every working day of the month (up to 22 per month).
Contractual provisions
A medical must be carried out within 48 hours of the start date. This’ll be organised as part of the onboarding process.
All employees must be registered 48 hours before their start date.
The probation period of any employee may be established for a period up to 90 days. This can be renewed once, providing the 90 days is observed (e.g., 45 days renewable for 45 days or 30 days renewable for 60 days).
One-hour break for rest and meal is mandatory for employees that work more than six hours per day. Employees are also entitled to a paid weekly rest period (24 hours), preferably on Sundays.
The working day in Brazil typically run from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, with an hour’s unpaid break. Employees average 40 hours per week; by law they must not exceed 44 hours.
By law, vacations in Brazil are remunerated: employees must receive the wage corresponding to that period. Employees are also given an additional one-third of their monthly salary as a vacation bonus. This is payable no later than two working days before the employee’s annual leave begins.
Any hours that exceed the contracted workday must be paid with an additional 50% (100% on Sundays or public holidays). This rate can be increased under the collective labour agreements. Brazilian law prohibits any shifts longer than 10 hours per day, so only two overtime hours are permitted on a regular working day.
Our author
Mark Robbins
Global Sales Director
Mark is the Sales Director at Topsource Worldwide. He has been a pioneering figure in the global expansion space since 2013. He is the first salesperson to sell EOR services in Europe, a feat he accomplished in 2013.
Published 2023-11-14 00:00:00
Updated 2023-11-15 00:00:00
Reviewed by:
Adrian Cooney
Fact checked by:
Adrian Cooney
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