Last updated: January 2026
What Is Vida Global?
Building teams in Latin America offers compelling advantages—talent quality, timezone overlap, cost efficiency—but the logistics of international hiring stop most US companies. Vida Global eliminates these barriers as a staffing and employer-of-record service that helps US businesses hire Latin American talent without establishing foreign entities or navigating complex employment law.
The company handles everything: sourcing candidates, managing compliance, processing payroll, and providing ongoing HR support. US companies get the benefits of LATAM talent without the overhead of international operations.
For US businesses seeking skilled, timezone-aligned talent at competitive rates, Vida Global provides the infrastructure that makes Latin American hiring practical.
[cta text="Build Your LATAM Team"]Key Services
Talent Sourcing
Find qualified candidates across Latin America. Vida Global recruits for roles spanning engineering, design, marketing, operations, and customer support. Pre-screened candidates matched to your requirements.
Employer of Record
Vida Global employs team members legally in their home countries. Handle payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance without establishing foreign entities. Hire internationally through a single vendor relationship.
Payroll and Benefits
Process payroll in local currencies. Provide competitive benefits packages. Ensure compliance with local labor laws. Handle tax withholding and reporting.
HR Support
Ongoing HR administration including contracts, time off tracking, performance documentation, and termination processes when needed.
Compliance Management
Navigate employment laws across different Latin American countries. Stay compliant with regulations that vary by jurisdiction.
[cta text="Build Your LATAM Team"]Coverage Areas
Vida Global supports hiring across major Latin American markets:
Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, and other countries with strong talent pools.
Pricing
Pricing typically involves:
Monthly management fee per employee for EOR services
Recruiting fee for talent sourcing (often waived or reduced for EOR clients)
Specific pricing depends on role level, country, and service scope. Request quotes for your needs.
Who Uses Vida Global?
US Startups
Growing companies extending runway by hiring LATAM talent at competitive rates.
Mid-Size Companies
Businesses building distributed teams with timezone overlap for collaboration.
Remote-First Organizations
Companies already distributed adding LATAM nodes to global teams.
Pros and Cons
What We Like
Removes complexity of international hiring
Timezone overlap with US enables real-time collaboration
Access to strong technical talent
Cost efficiency vs US hiring
Full compliance handling
What Could Be Better
Less control than direct employment
Management fees add to costs
Cultural and communication considerations remain
Limited to Latin American markets
Vida Global vs. Alternatives
vs. Direct hiring: Direct foreign employment requires local entities, legal expertise, and ongoing compliance. Vida Global handles this.
vs. Global EORs (Deel, Remote): Global platforms cover more countries; Vida Global specializes in LATAM with regional expertise.
vs. Contractors: Contractor relationships carry misclassification risk. EOR provides proper employment.
Tips for Success
Define roles clearly: Clear job requirements improve candidate matching.
Consider timezone: LATAM works well for US collaboration.
Plan onboarding: Remote international team members need thorough onboarding.
Build culture: Include remote team in company culture deliberately.
FAQ
Who legally employs the workers?
Vida Global employs workers through local entities. They work for you but are legally employed by Vida Global.
What countries are covered?
Major Latin American countries including Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, and others.
How fast can I hire?
Recruiting timelines vary by role. EOR onboarding typically takes 1-2 weeks once candidate is selected.
Final Verdict
Vida Global makes Latin American hiring accessible to US companies without international HR infrastructure. The regional focus provides expertise that global platforms may lack for LATAM-specific needs.
Rating: 4.2/5
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