Playroll covers 168 countries. We cover 19 that matter to you.
Playroll runs payroll in 168 countries through local partners. We run payroll in 19 LATAM countries, and that is all we do.
Why pick a LATAM specialist over a global generalist?
Playroll is a global EOR that covers 168 countries, including all 19 LATAM markets we serve. That breadth is real. But breadth comes with a trade-off: every country is one of 168 priorities. When your hire is in Colombia or Argentina, you want a team whose entire operation is built around that context.
Playroll delivers LATAM coverage through third-party partner entities. That is a common model, and it works. The question is who is accountable when something gets complicated. Brazil's eSocial filing, Mexico's IMSS contributions, Argentina's mandatory severance provisions: these are not edge cases. They are the baseline. A provider that handles LATAM as a subset of a 168-country catalog handles these details differently than one that handles nothing else.
Employ Latam covers 19 countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil. That list is not a limitation. It is a choice. You get locally compliant employment contracts, statutory contributions handled, and payroll in local currency, from a team for whom LATAM is the whole job.
Four numbers that explain the difference
on nineteen countries.
A specialist's tradeoff: less reach, more depth. Here is what that actually translates to when you start onboarding people.
Every country Employ Latam covers is in Latin America. No filler markets, no global catalog padding.
Workers can be onboarded and live within 72 hours of contract sign-off. Payroll starts at the next cycle.
Pricing starts from $349 per employee per month and varies by country and team size. Playroll starts at around $399.
One hundred percent of our operations are in Latin America. Not one of 168 regions. The only one.
Five places focus shows up
This table is short on purpose. We are not trying to win on feature count. We are showing where LATAM focus produces a different operational result.
Pick by what you actually need, not by feature count. not by feature count.
You are tired of re-explaining Brazil's CLT structure or Mexico's IMSS obligations to a support team that covers 168 countries.
You need EOR coverage across Europe, Asia, and LATAM in a single vendor relationship with one consolidated invoice.
Questions worth asking before you decide
These are the questions buyers usually ask us late in the process, so we have answered them here.
What if I need to hire outside LATAM?
We can sometimes still help, but it is not our specialty. If the majority of your hiring is in LATAM, we are the right fit. If you need regular coverage in Europe or Asia alongside LATAM, that is worth discussing with us directly so we can give you an honest answer for your situation.
How do I know you have the depth to handle complex LATAM markets like Brazil or Argentina?
Every contract we issue is locally compliant for the country in question. Statutory contributions, including Brazil's FGTS, Argentina's severance provisions, and Mexico's IMSS filings, are handled as standard. LATAM is not a regional add-on for us. It is the entire operation, so these obligations are built into every engagement from day one.
What does switching from Playroll actually cost in time and disruption?
Switching is simpler than most buyers expect. We align the transition to your existing payroll calendar, take over contracts at the next natural cycle, and run the first payroll through our system without a gap in worker pay. There is no overlap fee. The main cost is a few hours of coordination on your side to share existing contract details and confirm statutory deduction history.
What switching from Playroll looks like
Review your payroll calendar first.
We map your current pay cycles, statutory contribution schedules, and any pending obligations (such as 13th-month accruals or FGTS balances) before anything moves. This step usually takes one working day and requires only the basic payroll data you already have.
We take over contracts at the next cycle.
Locally compliant employment contracts are issued under Employ Latam before the next pay date. Workers receive a clear communication about the change. There is no gap in employment status and no interruption to benefits or statutory contributions.
Your first LATAM payroll runs through us on schedule.
Payroll runs in local currency, statutory deductions are filed, and you receive a single consolidated invoice. From that point, Employ Latam handles the contract, payroll, taxes, and benefits. You focus on the work.
Nineteen countries. A guide for each one.
Every country we cover has a 6-section hiring guide on contracts, payroll, taxes, leave, severance, and recent legal changes. That depth is what focus actually means.
Ready to talk about your LATAM team?
Tell us which countries you are hiring in and how many people. We will give you a straight answer on fit, timeline, and price.
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