Employer of Record services
in Colombia

Hire in Colombia fast and fully compliant with TopSource’s Employer of Record (EOR) service. Our experts take care of payroll, taxes, and benefits. No need to set up a local Colombian entity.

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Employer of Record in Colombia: Simplify hiring, payroll & market entry

Our Employer of Record (EOR) service in Colombia makes hiring local talent seamless and fully compliant — no need to set up a Colombian entity. TopSource become the legal employer, handling payroll, income tax withholding (retención en la fuente), and mandatory social security contributions including health, pension, and labor risk insurance (ARL). We also manage statutory benefits such as cesantías, prima de servicios, and annual paid leave, ensuring your employees are protected and your business stays compliant.

TopSource take care of everything so your Colombian team can hit the ground running from day one.

No entity. Hire faster.

Hire in Colombia fast without setting up an entity or local bank account. We handle compliance, benefits and payroll so you can expand instantly.

Colombia compliant

We handle Colombian labor law, payroll, statutory deductions, social security, and benefits so that all hires are fully compliant

Expert led support

Dedicated experts take care of everything. Its the easiest way to employ internationally. If you do have questions support is just a phone call away.

We work where you work

Use our Portico HR platform or integrate with your existing HR/ATS systems via API to manage data, onboarding, attendance, and more.

“Their expertise and understanding of the unique hiring, payment, and human resource practices in each country has been nothing short of outstanding. Our Client Success Manager, has done just that … ensured our success. Her availability and willingness to engage on a personal level has made all the difference.”

Director of Research Operations,

“Excellent service, especially from our account manager who has gone above and beyond to help us use the platform effectively. Our manager, significantly simplifies my workload. It is like having your own TopSource HR representative on your team.”

Chief Human Resources Officer,

“TopSource has been our go-to resource for international hiring. They are responsive, thorough, respectful and knowledgeable. The Client Success team has provided us with the utmost customer service, and the more we use TopSource, the more, it gives us access to more resources and knowledge.”

Senior Manager, Human Resources ,

HR and payroll analytics dashboard on tablet and mobile, showing employee trends

Why use our EOR to employ in Colombia?

Expanding into LATAM requires navigating the complex Colombian Labor Code and strict tax regulations. That’s where TopSource’s Employer of Record (EOR) Colombia service makes global expansion simple.

We enable you to hire in Colombia without the cost and delay of setting up a legal entity. Our solution is fully compliant with local statutory requirements, ensuring every contract adheres to regulations for PILA (social security), Cesantías (severance), and the mandatory 13th-month pay (Prima de Servicios).

From drafting bilingual employment contracts to risk-free payroll management, we handle the administrative burden while your HR team focuses on building your Colombian workforce with confidence.

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Hiring in Colombia with an Employer of Record.
Your step-by-step guide

Step 1

Speak with one of our Colombia employment experts.
Talk to one of our in‑country employment specialists. We’ll discuss your hiring goals in Colombia, set compensation benchmarks, and explain local labor obligations.

Step 2

Select your candidate or let us help you find them.
Once chosen, we complete employment checks and work with you to create a bespoke benefits package that helps you attract and retain Colombian talent. Then we will work with you to customise a locally compliant employment contract that meets Colombia’s rules.

Step 3

We finalise the employment contract for signature and set up your employee in payroll, benefits, and tax systems.
Our onboarding team ensures your new hire is fully compliant and ready to start without delay.

Step 4

We manage monthly payroll, social contributions, and statutory reporting on your behalf.
You oversee your employee’s daily work, while we keep all employment processes compliant and aligned with the latest Colombia’s regulations

Step 5

You manage your employee through your HR tools or our Portico platform, while we continue handling payroll, compliance, and HR admin.
You’ll have 24/5 expert support and quarterly reviews to ensure your Colombia based operations stay smooth and compliant.

Employment costs for Colombia

Estimate the cost of your new hires in Colombia with our calculator. Simply enter their salary information to get a high-level breakdown of the actual cost of employment.

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United Kingdom

Annually Monthly

	British Pound	United Kingdom
Base Salary (per month)	£2,913.58	£2,913.58
Local employer’s cost	£384.88	£384.88
Total Cost (Annual)	£39,581.54	£39,581.54

	British Pound	United Kingdom
Base Salary (per month)	£2,913.58	£2,913.58
Local employer’s cost	£384.88	£384.88
Total Cost (Annual)	£39,581.54	£39,581.54

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Hiring in Colombia: at a glance

If you’re hiring in Colombia through an Employer of Record, these quick facts cover the essentials: transportation allowance, minimum wage, payroll cycle, and severance rules.

Transportation Allowance:

Employers must pay a mandatory transport/connectivity allowance for employees earning below a certain threshold.

Minimum wage

COP 1,423,500

Payroll cycle

Pay cycles are typically monthly or semi-monthly. Colombia mandates a “13th-month pay” (Prima de Servicios), equal to one month’s salary, paid in two installments: 50% by June 30th and 50% by December 20th.

Termination & severance

Cesantías: One month of salary for every year worked. This is deposited annually into a private severance fund by February 14th.
Interests on Cesantías: Employers must pay 12% interest on the accumulated severance directly to the employee by January 31st each year.

Paid leave

Employees are entitled to 15 working days of paid vacation per year after one year of service.

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More than an Employer of Record.

Employer of Record services are only one way that we help you accelerate your global growth goals. From talent advisory to entity management, we give you the tools you need to research, enter and expand into your key markets.

Market Selection Advisory

Compare available talent, compensation, additional costs and regulations across different countries

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Global Skills Analysis

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Talent Acquisition

Find, hire & onboard the highly skilled team members you need in each locality.

Talent Strategy Optimization

Optimize your talent strategy to enable your organization to achieve it’s global ambitions.

Global Benefits Review

Benchmark your global benefits to boost employee retention.

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Frequently
asked questions

Yes. We can engage both contractors and full-time employees.

Employment termination in Columbia is allowed but must follow strict rules:

With cause: no severance required.
Without cause: employee is owed severance compensation, which depends on contract type and tenure.

Yes. Local statutory benefits are included and optional upgrades are available.

Yes, with limitations based on local labor laws.

Not legally required, but Spanish is strongly recommended because Spanish versions prevail in legal disputes.