All About Remote Work in Chile
Learn what it takes to hire employees in Chile for remote work and how Justworks EOR can make hiring and managing those employees easier.
Building a Remote Team in Chile
Chile boasts a strong and growing economy, making it an ideal place to start for companies entering the Latin American market. If hiring remotely seems daunting, Justworks EOR can help you simplify hiring remote workers in Chile without establishing a local entity.
An EOR handles essential local HR tasks, such as:
Ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations
Drafting employment contracts in the appropriate language
Managing payroll and taxes, including withholding and payment of deductions
Administering local benefits, such as private health insurance
Registering with the local social security system, tax authorities, and other governmental entities
Providing support for complex issues like terminations and severance
Benefits of Hiring Remote Workers in Chile
Opting to hire in Chile offers several advantages, including time zone compatibility, government support for foreign companies, and substantial cost savings.
Government Support
The Chilean government actively supports the tech industry through various initiatives and tax incentives making the hiring process smoother and more beneficial for companies.
Time Zone Compatibility
Chile's time zone is more closely compatible with North American time zones, making communication and collaboration with teams in the United States and Canada more convenient.
Cost Savings
Employers can save on overhead costs of maintaining an on-site office. Remote work can also increase productivity and efficiency by giving employees more flexible schedules and fewer office-related distractions.
Employee Rights for Remote Workers
Following COVID, the Chilean government issued the Distance Working and Teleworking (Law No 21,220) which provides a legal framework for managing remote employees.
Ready to Hire Confidently in Chile?
Justworks EOR makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in Chile and beyond. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.
