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Colombia Workforce Solutions

Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali have become Latin America’s nearshore darlings for tech, creative, and customer service roles. We manage Colombian EPS health, AFP pension, ARL risk contributions, and labor compliance.
Colombia country guide - employment laws and hiring regulations

How It Works

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Recruitment Agency

Colombia hiring simplified—our recruiters handle sourcing, vetting, and onboarding.

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Employer of Record

Employ in Colombia from day one. Our EOR manages all local labor requirements.

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Hire Contractors

Simplify Colombian contractor hiring—legal agreements, compliance, and invoicing covered.

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Executive Search

C-suite and director-level hiring in Colombia—executive search backed by local insight.

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PEO Services

Professional employer services in Colombia—seamless HR, payroll, and compliance.

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Payroll Outsourcing

Accurate Colombia payroll processing with automated tax calculations and reporting.

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Work Visa

Bring talent into Colombia compliantly with our full-service work visa assistance.

Essential Guides & Insights

Doing Business in Colombia

Doing business in Colombia requires understanding its economy, tax system, and regulations. This guide covers key insights, benefits, expansion options, and business opportunities to help you navigate the market successfully.

Average Salary in Colombia

The average salary in Colombia depends on industry, experience, and location — compare wages by profession, global benchmarks, and top outsourced industries.

Minimum Wage in Colombia

Minimum wage policies in Colombia help ensure fair pay, whether set by law, collective agreements, or industry standards. Rates may vary by region, role, or sector. Global employers must understand when and how these rules apply to stay compliant.

Employee Benefits in Colombia

Employee benefits in Colombia follow the Social Security System (Sistema de Seguridad Social Integral), covering pension, medical, unemployment, work injury, and maternity benefits — understand mandatory contributions and additional benefits to stay compliant and competitive.

Probation Period in Colombia

The probation period in Colombia is a contractually agreed phase at the start of employment, subject to local labor law. Learn how probation terms are applied, what legal considerations exist, and how they affect both employer and employee obligations.

Payroll Tax in Colombia

Understanding tax obligations is key to compliant hiring — payroll taxes in Colombia cover mandatory employer and employee contributions, including social security, pensions, and other statutory benefits. Learn how tax rates, deductions, and regulations affect your payroll.

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