Brazil

Employer of Record and Payroll Services in Brazil

 

Dhi ADT provides comprehensive EOR and payroll services in Brazil, ensuring your business remains compliant with local regulations as you expand seamlessly. We handle compliance, payroll, immigration, and taxes, allowing you to focus on your success.

Why Dhi ADT?

Dhi ADT, founded in 2015, is a specialized SaaS HR platform catering to Fortune 500+ clients globally. With a presence in over 50 countries across APAC, GCC, EU, MENA, and the USA, we offer comprehensive global services designed to streamline your operations.

Our expertise includes Global Employer of Record in Brazil, Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services, Immigration and Mobility Services, compliance management, benefits administration, accounting, taxation, and customized HR solutions.

Your One-Stop HR Partner for EOR, Payroll and Immigration in Brazil

Employer of Record (EOR): We act as the legal employer, handling all HR responsibilities so you can operate in Brazil without setting up a local entity.

Payroll Services: We manage payroll processing, tax withholdings, and social security contributions, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

Immigration Solutions: Comprehensive support for work permits and residency visas, ensuring legal employment in Brazil.

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Employment Laws in Brazil

Capital city: Portuguese

Language: Portuguese

Currency: Real (R$) (BRL)

Payroll Cycle: Monthly or bi-weekly

Employment Contract in Brazil: 

Minimum Wages in Brazil: The legally guaranteed minimum wage in Brazil was 1,412 Brazilian reals per month in 2024

Employer Taxes in Brazil: Employer taxes in Brazil generally amount to either 20% or 22.5% of the gross monthly salary without a cap, while employees are subject to a progressive tax system ranging from 0% to 27.5%, with the rate increasing as the employee’s taxable income rises.

Working Hours in Brazil:  In Brazil, the standard workweek is 44 hours, typically divided into 8 hours per day, with up to 6 hours on Saturdays. Overtime is paid at 50% more, and 100% more for work on Sundays and holidays.  

Annual Leave in Brazil: In Brazil, employees are entitled to 30 days of paid annual leave after completing 12 months of work. The leave can be taken in one or more periods, subject to employer approval.  

Probation Period in Brazil:  In Brazil, the probation period is typically up to 90 days. During this time, either party can terminate the employment relationship with shorter notice requirements.

Notice Period in Brazil: During the probation period the notice period is from 14 to 30 days, while for permanent employees it ranges from 14 days to 180 days. 

Termination in Brazil: Types:

-By Employer: Requires severance pay, notice period, and FGTS contributions.

-By Employee: Requires 30 days' notice or payment in lieu.

Severance pay in Brazil:

- Accrued Vacation: Payment plus 1/3 bonus.

- 13th Salary: Proportional.

- FGTS: 40% of balance.

Notice periods in Brazil: Typically 30 days; payment is required if not provided.

National Holidays in Brazil:

January 1: New Year's Day
February 12: Carnival
February 13: Carnival (Holiday)
March 29: Good Friday
April 21: Tiradentes Day
May 1: Labor Day
June 15: Corpus Christi
September 7: Independence Day
October 12: Our Lady of Aparecida (Patroness of Brazil)
November 1: All Saints' Day
November 15: Republic Day
December 25: Christmas Day

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