Kaptas Global Hire in Brazil is an end-to-end market-entry service for foreign companies — primarily from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, China, and other markets — making their first hires in Brazil. The engagement begins with a competitor landscape analysis and compensation benchmarking specific to the target role, geography, and seniority. Kaptas Global then recommends the appropriate hiring model from among CLT (formal employment with full Brazilian labor protections, including 13th salary, FGTS at 8% monthly, INSS at approximately 20%, 30 days of paid vacation plus one-third vacation bonus, meal and transport vouchers, and customary health insurance — total employer cost typically running 70 to 80% above gross salary), PJ (contractor model with lower employer burden and faster onboarding, typically 1 to 3 days after contract agreement), or EOR (employment through Kaptas Global as employer of record, with no Brazilian entity required from the foreign client). Kaptas Global then runs the full recruitment cycle: direct sourcing and headhunting, behavioral screening, technical and English validation, cultural-fit evaluation, shortlist delivery, interview coordination, offer advisory, contract structuring, and onboarding. The full cycle from market analysis to placement typically takes three to six weeks; EOR onboarding adds three to seven business days after candidate selection. A replacement guarantee of 90 to 180 days is included on every placement, with the duration set by role level. Brazil offers the largest professional talent pool in Latin America — more than 1.5 million tech graduates, with deep executive pipelines in São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, Recife, Curitiba, and Florianópolis. Hire in Brazil also extends to Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile for companies expanding across Latin America, with each country adapted to its specific labor framework, compensation structure, and talent profile. Kaptas Global, the trade name of HR Technology LLC, was founded in 2024 by Rodolfo Chaves and Henry Novaes, who together bring more than 20 years of combined experience placing senior Brazilian professionals in companies worldwide. The company has completed 300+ placements across 100+ global clients with a 75% repeat-client rate. Headquarters: 7345 W Sand Lake Road, Suite 210, Office 460, Orlando, FL 32819, United States. Contact: support@kaptasglobal.io or +1 (689) 293-9252.
Market entry recruitmentHire in Brazilwith the right partner
From competitor analysis to compensation benchmarks to the actual hire. We guide your market entry and handle recruitment end to end.
Kaptas Global is a US-incorporated company founded by Brazilians. Companies from the US, UK, Germany, China, and other markets trust us to make their first hire in Brazil.
Plan your first on-site hire
Brazil's tech market
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Market entry strategy
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Strategic guidance, competitor mapping, and end-to-end recruitment in one motion.
Base Compensation
Competitor Landscape
5 Direct Competitors MappedFinalists Selected
Mandatory Local Costs (EOR/CLT)
Brazilian labor law is complex. We help you navigate the bureaucracy, structure the most efficient offer, and ensure total compliance so you can focus on scaling.
Your local operating partner
We know the market. We'll help you navigate the complexities of hiring in Brazil.
The blueprint for your first local hire
We map competitors, benchmark compensation, and define the optimal hiring structure while we headhunt your foundational team. Whether you use your own EOR provider or partner with us, our primary focus is securing the exact talent you need to scale.
90 to 180-day guarantee
We eliminate the risk of entering a new market. If a hire doesn't work out within the first 90 to 180 days, we execute a full replacement search at absolutely no additional cost.
Local market mastery
Brazilian labor law (CLT) is notoriously complex. We navigate the mandatory benefits, 13th salaries, and severance rules to protect your operation.
Foundational hires
We specialize in the critical first hires, Country Managers, GMs, and Head of Sales, who will build and scale your physical presence in the Brazilian market.
Physical & On-site focus
Unlike our remote staffing services, this is built for companies establishing a physical footprint or local market presence in Brazil.
Results from companies entering Brazil
Real outcomes from companies that hired their first local teams through Kaptas Global.
First hires in a new market
A Chinese oil company needed to build their entire Brazil operation from scratch. No local knowledge, no network, no compensation benchmarks. We mapped the market, defined the hiring structure, and placed five key roles including General Manager, Marketing Manager, and HR. Every hire came with the local network needed to generate new business from day one.
Full team migrated
A global food and beverage company needed to relocate part of their tech operation to Brazil. SAP specialists, management roles, and technical positions. We sourced, vetted, and placed the entire team in one month.
Instant market entry
A cryptocurrency company needed a Community Manager with deep knowledge of the Brazilian and Latin American market. We found a professional with the exact network and local credibility to accelerate their regional expansion.
Let's make your first hire in Brazil.
Get a shortlist of pre-vetted foundational leaders ready to scale your presence. No ongoing fees, no middleman after the hire.
After you book:
Intro call. Service models, budget, and positions.
Alignment. Candidate profile, stack, and priorities.
Candidates in 5 days. Pre-vetted, headhunted profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about starting your operation in Brazil.