4.9 out of 5 on G2, 81 reviewsTrustpilot 4.5 out of 5, 163 reviewsInc. 5000 No. 661 in 2026

Hire top remote talent from LATAM. Starting at $7/hr.

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No placement fee No long-term contract Lifetime replacement

Free 30-minute call.Shortlist of 3 to 5 vetted candidates in 48 hours

Trusted by leading US companies

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  • Aceland Mortgage logo
  • Digital Missions Project logo
  • Werge & Corbin Law Group logo
  • Marshall Geoscience logo
  • Arbor Growth logo
  • Aspire Fit logo
  • HubKey Real Estate logo
  • Nexgrowth logo
  • Heiler Painting logo
  • Li-Lac Chocolates logo
  • Med School Insiders logo
  • VisitingMD logo
  • Kaplan Fox logo
  • Morgan Stanley logo
  • Figmints logo
  • Natural Dog Company logo
  • FinElevate logo
  • Dope CPA logo
  • Acumen Integrated Solutions logo
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“These are the best recruiters I've ever worked with. I tested more than a dozen others over three years before finding Virtustant.”

Ian Cunningham Co-Founder & CEO, Contractor Independence Video review · 1:45

How it works

Shortlist in 48 hours. Start in 72 hours.

  1. A free 30-minute call about the role, your team and the person you want.

  2. 3 to 5 vetted candidates, each with a video intro, a resume and test results.

  3. Meet the candidates on a video call and pick the one you want.

  4. Sign the offer online. We set up the contract, payroll and tools so day one starts on time.

  5. Weekly payroll, one weekly invoice and a monthly check-in. Free replacement if your hire ever leaves.

No placement fee No long-term contract Lifetime replacement

How selective we are

Save time. Meet the best.

Every applicant goes through recruiter screening, skills and English tests, and a live interview. Out of every 100 who apply, about 3 make your shortlist and 1 is hired.

  1. 100 Apply
  2. 22 Pass screening
  3. 9 Pass skills and English tests
  4. 3 Pass the live interview
  5. 1 Hired
Out of every 100 applicants

Client reviews

Virtustant reviews from real clients.

Word for word from G2, Trustpilot, Clutch and video reviews by US companies that hired through Virtustant. Each written quote links to the full review.

  • ★★★★★ Clutch
    “Honestly, within a week, they can place the right candidate. So far, they've successfully placed 15 candidates.”

    Dental roles

    Lucy Venegas CFO, Elite Dental Training Services
  • ★★★★★ Clutch
    “We were able to grow our business to high 6-figures with the help of Virtustant and produce 7-figures of revenue growth for our clients.”

    Virtual assistant

    Thomas Karas Director of Marketing & Business Development, Karas Co.
  • “They seem to get better as we go, and that really stood out from any other recruiting agency we've worked with.”
    Mike Dombo Founder, Kensington Sales
  • ★★★★★ Trustpilot
    “I was so hesitant to hire someone remotely and had actually tried a couple different places with not much luck. … my assistant has hit the ground running and has saved me so much time.”

    Executive assistant

    Dope CPA US client
  • ★★★★★ Clutch
    “We've seen a business performance increase from more and higher-quality appointments.”

    Inside sales reps

    Mark Musser Owner, Five Star Bath Solutions of Green Country
  • ★★★★★ Trustpilot
    “By our standards their team is incredible. They continue to equip our company with some of the most exceptional talent there is. We wouldn't be able to operate without them.”

    Multiple roles

    Zachery CEO, US client
  • ★★★★★ Clutch
    “Thanks to Virtustant's work, we can go through an official SBA audit and complete our tax returns successfully.”

    Two accountants

    Aina Racoma Director of Business Operations, Kapule
  • ★★★★★ Trustpilot
    “Virtustant helped us find a social media manager for our law firm. They presented us with several excellent candidates. We are very pleased with who we have chosen to work with …”

    Social media manager

    Allison Friedman Law firm, US
  • ★★★★★ Trustpilot
    “The Bookkeeper they sent me is a TREASURE! Absolutely love their process and thus far, the only recruiter I truly enjoyed working with.”

    Bookkeeper

    Acumen Integrated Solutions US client
  • ★★★★★ Trustpilot
    “We have a blended nearshore model and need international talent. We also need many different roles filled, from marketing and sales to IT and administration. Virtustant is our one stop shop for all our recruitment needs.”

    Marketing, sales, IT and admin roles

    Jody Johnson US client
  • ★★★★★ Clutch
    “The intelligence and work ethic of the people at Virtustant are particularly impressive.”

    Backend and iOS developers

    Babz LLC Executive, video messaging app
  • ★★★★★ Trustpilot
    “I was a bit apprehensive about this whole VA thing as it was a foreign concept for us at first. … Virtustant has been incredible to work with and brought us some really great new team members that we enjoy.”

    Virtual assistants

    Garrett US client
  • ★★★★★ Trustpilot
    “Virtustant has been a great partner in sourcing international talent for us. They work hard to understand our expectations and help vet prospects according to our standards.”
    FinElevate US client
  • Connor Corkrin Co-Founder & COO, Contractor Independence
  • ★★★★★ Trustpilot
    “They are very agile and understand the needs of our company, and are thus able to provide the highest quality candidates at a very quick pace.”

    Multiple remote roles

    Melvin Perez US client
  • ★★★★★ G2
    “They make hiring abroad much easier by eliminating the hassle of finding the right talent among hundreds of applications, which would otherwise require a large team and prolonged recruitment processes.”
    Ernesto Q. Office Manager, mid-market company
  • ★★★★★ Trustpilot
    “These guys know what they're doing. I've hired a handful of candidates from them and they have all been fantastic additions to the team.”
    Jacob S. US client

How we compare

Virtustant vs. every other option.

Compare fees, hourly cost, time to hire and guarantees with the three other ways US companies usually hire. Ranges are typical market figures.

Virtustant compared with an in-house US hire, a recruiting agency and a freelance marketplace
VirtustantIn-house US hireRecruiting agencyFreelance marketplace
Placement fee$0, everDoesn't apply15% to 35% of salary5% to 20% markup
Hourly costStarting at $7/hr, all-in$40 to $75/hrSalary plus the feeVaries by freelancer
Time to hireShortlist in 48h, start in 72hWeeks to months2 to 6 weeksDays, but you vet them
VettingTop 1%, skills and English testedYou do itVaries by recruiterYou do it
US business hoursYes, on your hoursYesVariesVaries
Payroll and complianceHandled by usOn youNot includedNot included
Replacement guaranteeLifetime, freeDoesn't apply30 to 90 daysNone
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Roles we fill

Hire one role.
Or build the whole team.

From one assistant to a full team across sales, support, finance, marketing and engineering. Each shortlist is built around the tools you already use.

Six of the roles Virtustant fills, each shown with its starting hourly rate and three tools it works in, all wired into one team: virtual assistant, marketing specialist, sales development rep, customer service specialist, bookkeeper and software developer.

After the hire

Paperwork handled.
Lifetime guarantee included.

Your hire works on your team, on your hours. We run the contracts, payroll and taxes, and if a hire ever leaves, the replacement is free.

Contracts, payroll, tax and compliance

We sign compliant contracts, run cross-border payroll, handle local taxes and send one weekly invoice per hire. You don't need a local entity.

Lifetime replacement guarantee

If your hire ever leaves, for any reason, we find you a new one at no cost. The guarantee has no time limit, and there is no long-term contract.

Common questions

Questions we hear on every first call.

How much does Virtustant cost?

Virtustant charges one all-in hourly rate per hire, starting at $7/hr, with no placement fee, recruitment fee or commission. The rate covers your hire's pay, payroll, HR and compliance. Starting at $7/hr: virtual assistant, customer service specialist and marketing specialist. Starting at $8/hr: appointment setter, sales development rep and software developer. Starting at $8.50/hr: executive assistant and bookkeeper. A full-time executive assistant at the starting rate costs $340 for a 40-hour week, or about $17,680 a year. A typical in-house US hire costs $40 to $75 an hour. Rates move with seniority and English level. Browse every role, including bilingual virtual assistants and Latin American software developers, or see full pricing.

How fast can I hire with Virtustant?

Virtustant sends you a shortlist of 3 to 5 vetted candidates within 48 hours of your first call, and your hire can start within 72 hours. Both timelines run from that first call and count calendar hours, including weekends.

How does Virtustant vet candidates?

Virtustant puts every applicant through the same three steps: a recruiter screening, skills and English tests, and a live interview. Out of every 100 who apply, about 3 make your shortlist and 1 is hired, so every hire comes from the top 1% of applicants. Each shortlisted candidate comes with a video intro, a resume and test results.

Will my hire speak fluent English?

Yes. Every Virtustant candidate passes an English test before reaching your shortlist. Each one comes with a video intro, so you hear their English before you interview them. Client-facing roles are filled at fluent or native level.

Will my hire work US business hours?

Yes. Your Virtustant hire works your US business hours, on a schedule you agree with us before day one. Most Latin American countries are within three hours of New York time, so your hire is online when your team is.

What if a hire doesn't work out?

Virtustant replaces the hire at no cost under its lifetime replacement guarantee. If your hire leaves or isn't the right fit at any point, Virtustant reopens the search right away. The guarantee has no time limit.

Is there a minimum commitment?

The minimum is 10 hours per week. There is no long-term contract: Virtustant works month to month, with no lock-in. You pay one all-in hourly rate for the hours your hire works, on one weekly invoice per hire, with no placement fee.

Who handles contracts, payroll and taxes?

Virtustant handles contracts, payroll and taxes for every hire. It signs compliant contracts, runs weekly payroll across borders, takes care of local taxes, filings, HR and compliance, and sends you one weekly invoice per hire. Your hire works as part of your team, and you don't need a local entity.

Is Virtustant a legitimate company?

Yes. Virtustant is a US company founded in 2021 in St. Petersburg, Florida, by Erik Reid and Kevin Wright. It has placed more than 2,000 professionals with more than 1,000 US companies. It ranked No. 76 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list and No. 661 on the 2026 list. It holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating on G2 across 81 reviews, 4.5 on Trustpilot across 163 reviews and 5.0 on Clutch across 6 reviews.

Which countries does Virtustant hire from?

Virtustant recruits across 18 Latin American countries. Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica and Honduras lead its placements, and it keeps a global bench in South Africa and the Philippines. It also hires in Bolivia, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. If a role calls for another market, Virtustant builds a custom search around it.

What is Virtustant?

Virtustant is a remote staffing agency based in St. Petersburg, Florida, founded in 2021 by Erik Reid and Kevin Wright. Its nearshore staffing service helps US businesses hire vetted remote professionals from Latin America, starting at $7/hr all-in. You get a shortlist within 48 hours and pay no placement fee. After the hire, Virtustant handles contracts, payroll, HR and compliance, and every hire comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee. More than 1,000 US companies have made 2,000+ hires through Virtustant.

Still have a question?

Ask us on a free 30-minute call, or email marketing@virtustant.com.

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Founders

Meet the founders.

Erik Reid and Kevin Wright started Virtustant in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 2021, after Erik tried to hire a virtual assistant and every agency charged high placement fees. They built the agency they wanted to hire from. Read our story

Virtustant co-founders Kevin Wright and Erik Reid
Kevin Wright Erik Reid
  • Kevin Wright Co-founder

    Built and ran an international education business, where he recruited, trained and managed teams across borders.

    “Kevin and the team at virtustant are awesome! They can get you staffed and up and running in a matter of days, no matter the scale!”

    Avi Small, client, on Trustpilot
  • Erik Reid Co-founder

    A former financial analyst who ran an e-commerce business before starting Virtustant.

    “Erik and the team make the entire process seamless, from recruiting applicants to the interview process, and fast onboarding.”

    Spencer Conners, client, on Trustpilot

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