Brazil Payroll Services - Outsourced Pay & Tax Provider

We guarantee that all payments will be on time, your data will be secure, and you can be up and running within just 48 hours.

Our in-country subsidiary will act as employer of record, offering you a presence in Brazil for legal local employment.

Our team will manage all of the admin, payroll, HR, and taxes, so you can focus on building your business in Brazil.

We’ll ensure you stay fully compliant at all times with the laws laid out in Brazil’s business and employment regulations.

Our centralized service gives you a single point of contact, simplifying the entire Brazil employment process.

Our in-house teams of payroll and HR experts have already helped all kinds of organizations expand globally.

Establishing and managing a payroll in Brazil

As the largest country in South America and possessing a diverse economy with high potential for growth, Brazil is an excellent place for businesses to expand.

However, the process of hiring and setting up your Brazil payroll outsourcing system can be difficult for foreign companies, with administrative hurdles, a different language, and regular unexpected delays often slowing progress.

At Horizons, we help businesses of all kinds to expand their operations into the country with our Brazil payroll outsourcing services. We can take care of your organization’s payroll setup and management, giving you the flexibility to work on your expansion into Brazil even if you don’t have an established entity in Brazil.

Why choose the Horizons payroll solution?

If you have an entity

For any organization that already has an established entity in Brazil, Horizons can set up your Brazil payroll outsourcing and manage the associated HR, administration, and compliance work for you.

This service is a great choice for larger businesses interested in committing long-term to their Brazilian expansion.

If you don’t have an entity

For organizations that have not established an entity in Brazil, we provide full support to help set up, manage a payroll, and hire your local workforce. Through our Brazilian subsidiary, you can hire and pay your staff, giving you greater flexibility and a low-risk route of entry into the Brazilian market.

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Brazil payroll guide

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Brazil payroll guide

Taxation and withholdings in Brazil

Brazil has a relatively high tax rate. Employers generally need to make contributions of about 80% of each employee’s salary towards social benefits funds.

The corporate tax rate is 15% of taxable profits, and there is an additional 10% surcharge above a certain level of income. Beyond this, there are mandatory pension contributions for each employee.

For employees, the income tax rate varies from 0% to 27.5% depending on income level.

Employer Payroll Tax

Employee Payroll Tax

Employee Income Tax

Employer Payroll Tax

Employee Payroll Tax

Employee Income Tax

Entitlements and terminations rules in Brazil

Brazil has complex and extensive employee protections compared to many countries, so it is important for employers to fully understand the relevant rules and follow them closely.

We strongly recommend that you write up a formal contract for every employee, detailing everything from compensation to benefits, entitlements, and termination terms.

These contracts should always be in Portuguese and use local currency (BRL) when referencing money.

How to establish Brazil payroll outsourcing

To establish and run a Brazil payroll system yourself, your organization will need to follow a complex set of regulations and administrative procedures that are unique to Brazil. It may require traveling to the country, and you will need to officially register with the authorities, open bank accounts, and hire staff.

Alternatively, you can outsource everything to Horizons. Our experts can take care of the entire Brazil payroll outsourcing process for you, from setup to management, HR, and hiring, whether or not your business has an entity in Brazil.

Manage payroll in Brazil

Whether it’s EOR service or just payroll management, Horizons’ employment experts can help you get started in 24h.

We guarantee that all payments will be on time, your data will be secure, and you can be up and running within just 48 hours.

Our in-country subsidiary will act as employer of record, offering you a presence in Brazil for legal local employment.

Our team will manage all of the admin, payroll, HR, and taxes, so you can focus on building your business in Brazil.

We’ll ensure you stay fully compliant at all times with the laws laid out in Brazil’s business and employment regulations.

Our centralized service gives you a single point of contact, simplifying the entire Brazil employment process.

Our in-house teams of payroll and HR experts have already helped all kinds of organizations expand globally.

Establishing and managing a payroll in Brazil

As the largest country in South America and possessing a diverse economy with high potential for growth, Brazil is an excellent place for businesses to expand.

Why choose the Horizons payroll solution?

If you have an entity

For any organization that already has an established entity in Brazil, Horizons can set up your Brazil payroll outsourcing and manage the associated HR, administration, and compliance work for you.

This service is a great choice for larger businesses interested in committing long-term to their Brazilian expansion.

If you don’t have an entity

Navigation

Establishing and managing a payroll in Brazil

Why choose the Horizons payroll solution?

Brazil payroll guide

Hire borderless talent with Horizons

Brazil payroll guide

Taxation and withholdings in Brazil

Brazil has a relatively high tax rate. Employers generally need to make contributions of about 80% of each employee’s salary towards social benefits funds.

The corporate tax rate is 15% of taxable profits, and there is an additional 10% surcharge above a certain level of income. Beyond this, there are mandatory pension contributions for each employee.

For employees, the income tax rate varies from 0% to 27.5% depending on income level.

Employer Payroll Tax

Employee Payroll Tax

Employee Income Tax

Employer Payroll Tax

Employee Payroll Tax

Employee Income Tax

Entitlements and terminations rules in Brazil

Brazil has complex and extensive employee protections compared to many countries, so it is important for employers to fully understand the relevant rules and follow them closely.

We strongly recommend that you write up a formal contract for every employee, detailing everything from compensation to benefits, entitlements, and termination terms.

These contracts should always be in Portuguese and use local currency (BRL) when referencing money.

How to establish Brazil payroll outsourcing

Manage payroll in Brazil

Whether it’s EOR service or just payroll management, Horizons’ employment experts can help you get started in 24h.

Social Security (INSS)	28%
FTGS	8%
Third Party Companies	5.8%
Payroll Taxes, Pension, Work Accident, and Severance	45.59%
Total Employer Cost	Up to 87.39%

Social Security (Contributions for Private Sector Until February 29, 2020)	8% – 11%
Contributions for Private Sector beginning March 2020	7.5% – 14%
Total Employee Cost	14%

Up to 1,903.98 BRL	0.00%
1,903.98- 2,826.65 BRL	7.50%
2,826.65 – 3,751.05 BRL	15.00%
3,751.06 – 4,664.68 BRL	22.50%
4,664.68 BRL and above	27.50%

Social Security (INSS)	28%
FTGS	8%
Third Party Companies	5.8%
Payroll Taxes, Pension, Work Accident, and Severance	45.59%
Total Employer Cost	Up to 87.39%

Social Security (Contributions for Private Sector Until February 29, 2020)	8% – 11%
Contributions for Private Sector beginning March 2020	7.5% – 14%
Total Employee Cost	14%

Brazil Payroll Services & Solutions

Establishing and managing a payroll in Brazil

Why choose the Horizons payroll solution?

Brazil payroll guide

Taxation and withholdings in Brazil

Entitlements and terminations rules in Brazil

How to establish Brazil payroll outsourcing

Manage payroll in Brazil

Brazil Payroll Services & Solutions

Establishing and managing a payroll in Brazil

Why choose the Horizons payroll solution?

Brazil payroll guide

Taxation and withholdings in Brazil

Entitlements and terminations rules in Brazil

How to establish Brazil payroll outsourcing

Manage payroll in Brazil

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