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Employer of Record option · $0 placement fees
Virtustant also hires through an Employer of Record (EOR): the professional we recruit for you can be formally employed in their own country, on a local employment contract, instead of an independent contractor agreement. You still get a shortlist of 3 to 5 vetted candidates in 48 hours, $0 placement fees and a lifetime replacement guarantee. Your EOR rate is quoted on your discovery call.
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The definition
An Employer of Record (EOR) is the party that legally employs a worker in their own country on your behalf. It signs the local employment contract, runs payroll, withholds taxes and social contributions, and administers the benefits local labor law requires, while you direct the day-to-day work.
Most EOR platforms only cover that legal layer: you still have to find, vet and interview the person yourself, and pay a fee per worker every month on top of their salary. Virtustant's EOR option starts one step earlier. We recruit and vet the professional, you choose them from a shortlist, and your hire is formally employed in their country, with no local entity on your side and no placement fee.
Recruiting + EOROne provider
Placement fee$0ever
Handled for you
Never on your invoice
EOR fits long-term, full-time roles where formal local employment matters to you or to your hire. The roles clients hire most:
Inbox, calendar, scheduling, data entry, research
Calendar defense, travel, meeting prep for founders and execs
Outbound follow-up that fills your calendar
Bilingual support on email, chat, and phone
QuickBooks, AP/AR, reconciliations
Content calendars, posting, community
Pricing, in the open
Your EOR rate is quoted on your discovery call, because it depends on the employer contributions and mandatory benefits in your hire's country. There is never a recruitment or placement fee on top.
| Factor | What it changes | Who sets it |
|---|---|---|
| Your hire's country | Employer contributions and mandatory benefits | Local labor law |
| Role and seniority | Your hire's salary | Agreed with you |
| Schedule | Hours under the contract | Agreed with you |
| Recruiting and vetting | Included | $0 placement fee |
| Replacement guarantee | Included, no time cap | $0 per replacement |
EOR quotes reflect the employer-side cost of formal employment in your hire's country, so we quote them per hire rather than publish a single number. If you do not need formal local employment, our standard placements start at $7/hr all-in under the Zero-Fee Model.
Standard rates by role are on the pricing page and in the 2026 Nearshore Rate Report; company facts are on our official facts page.
Compare the models
Every route to a hire in Latin America splits two jobs differently: who finds the person, and who employs them.
| Model | Typical cost | What you take on |
|---|---|---|
| Your own local entity | Entity setup, local payroll, accounting and legal | You recruit, employ and run compliance yourself |
| EOR platform | A fee per worker per month on top of salary ($599 on Deel, published October 2026) | You find, vet and interview the person yourself |
| Independent contractor | Hourly rate + payment fees | You recruit, pay and classify the worker yourself |
 Recruiting + EOR | $0 placement fee; EOR rate quoted on your call | You interview and direct the work; we recruit and handle the employment |
| Standard placement | EOR option | |
|---|---|---|
| How your hire is engaged | Contract with Virtustant | Local employment contract in their country |
| Price | One all-in rate from $7/hr | Quoted on your discovery call |
| Placement fee | $0 | $0 |
| Shortlist | 3 to 5 vetted candidates in 48 hours | 3 to 5 vetted candidates in 48 hours |
| Replacement guarantee | Lifetime, no time cap | Lifetime, no time cap |
| Ending the engagement | Month to month, cancel anytime | Follows local labor law, including any notice period |
| Usually chosen for | Flexible or part-time roles | Long-term, full-time roles where formal employment matters |
See the detailed head-to-heads: Virtustant vs Deel, Deel pricing explained and remote staffing vs. EOR.
From first call to first day
Your shortlist arrives within 48 hours of your first call, in calendar hours including weekends. Your hire's start date is confirmed on the call, once the local employment contract is set up.
Tasks, tools, schedule and the country you want to hire in: a 30-minute call is enough, and you get your EOR quote. No upfront payment.
Every candidate passed a live English screen, skills testing, reference checks, and a recruiter interview: about the top 1% of applicants (across a four-stage funnel, 100% apply, 22% clear the recruiter screen, 9% pass cognitive (IQ), skills and English testing, 3% reach a live interview, and 1% are hired).
Your hire signs a local employment contract and we set up payroll, taxes, mandatory benefits and tooling. The start date is agreed with you on the call.
If your hire ever leaves, we reopen the search at no additional cost. A lifetime replacement guarantee with no time cap.
Step-by-step detail in our guide: how to hire LATAM talent.
How selective we are
Every applicant runs the same funnel: recruiter screening, cognitive (IQ), skills and English testing, and a live interview. Only the best reach your shortlist.
∞ Lifetime guarantee
We find you a new one at no cost, for any reason, for as long as you work with us.
Your team's seatYear 3
Not the right fit? We reopen the search right away.
They resign for any reason? We still replace them.
Our clients, in their words
Every placement is a real US company. Estimated savings compare the US salary to the LATAM equivalent.
“These are the best recruiters I've ever worked with. I tested more than a dozen others over three years before finding Virtustant.”
“The bookkeeper they sent me is a treasure. I loved that they not only did the standard interview and background check, but also recorded it and had candidates take competency tests. A huge time saver.”
“I have been using these guys to source virtual labor for years. They do a great job.”
“The selection process was amazing, all the candidates are highly qualified and once selected it was easy to onboard and start working together.”
“They're very responsive and professional.”
“They seem to get better as we go, and that really stood out from any other recruiting agency we've worked with.”
“Virtustant helped us find a social media manager for our law firm. We are very pleased with who we have chosen to work with: pleasant, professional, reliable and resourceful.”
“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.”
“They've always delivered on time and are responsive to my needs.”
“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.”
“Virtustant made it straight forward to find qualified candidates and to pick the best one. Thanks for making it easy for us.”
“My assistant has hit the ground running and has saved me so much time. For those of you spending countless hours on tasks you should be outsourcing: don't hesitate, hire today so you can focus on business development.”
“They have unlimited support whenever you need it.”
“What we value most is how responsive they are. We had a very smooth recruiting experience with them thanks to Angie.”
Nearshore, on your hours
LATAM virtual assistants work your business hours in real time, with no overnight handoffs, and are screened for professional, conversational English before anything else. Starting at $7/hr all-in, you can save up to 70% vs. a comparable US hire because of cost-of-living differences, not lower skill. That mix of time zone, English, and cost is why nearshore hiring keeps replacing both offshore teams and US admin hires; the full picture is in our nearshore staffing guide.
Real-time work, same-day answers, no overnight handoffs.
Screened for professional, conversational English before anything else.
Because of cost-of-living differences, not lower skill.
Hiring in a specific country? Start with hire staff in Argentina without opening an entity, or read our country guides for Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil.
FAQ
Questions about EOR for your country? Book a discovery call.
An Employer of Record is the party that legally employs a worker in their own country on another company's behalf. It signs the local employment contract, runs payroll, withholds taxes and social contributions, and administers the benefits local labor law requires, while the client company directs the day-to-day work.
Yes. Alongside its standard placements, Virtustant offers an EOR option: the professional it recruits and vets for you can be formally employed in their own country on a local employment contract, instead of an independent contractor agreement. Recruiting, vetting and the lifetime replacement guarantee work the same way, with $0 placement fees.
The EOR rate is quoted on your discovery call, because it depends on your hire's country, role and schedule, and on the employer contributions and mandatory benefits local law requires. There is no recruitment or placement fee on top. For hires who do not need formal local employment, standard placements start at $7/hr all-in under the Zero-Fee Model.
EOR platforms such as Deel and Rippling employ a worker you have already found, for a fee per worker per month on top of their pay. Virtustant also does the search: you get a shortlist of 3 to 5 vetted candidates within 48 hours of your first call, you interview and choose, and your hire is then formally employed in their country, backed by a lifetime replacement guarantee.
EOR usually fits long-term, full-time roles where formal local employment matters to you or to your hire, for example for benefits, job security or your own compliance policies. A standard placement fits flexible or part-time roles and runs month to month. Your recruiter will walk you through both options for your country on the discovery call.
No. You never open an entity or run payroll in your hire's country. The local employment contract, payroll, tax withholding and mandatory benefits are handled for you, and you direct your hire's work like any team member.
You get a shortlist of 3 to 5 vetted candidates within 48 hours of your first call, in calendar hours including weekends. Your hire's start date is confirmed on the call, once the local employment contract is set up.
We reopen the search at no additional cost. Every hire is covered by a lifetime replacement guarantee with no time cap, whatever the reason they leave. Ending an EOR employment follows local labor law, including any notice period, and we walk you through what applies in your hire's country.
For companies
$0 placement fees. Lifetime replacement guarantee. A 30-minute discovery call gets you your EOR quote for the country, a rough timeline, and 2 to 3 example profiles.
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