EOR and COR Services in Latin America. Compliant Hiring. Full Support.

Hire the top 1% in Latin America without setting up a local entity. Howdy acts as your Employer of Record (EOR) or Contractor of Record (COR) so you can onboard talent quickly, compliantly, and with full support.

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98%Retention rate across all active placements

60-65%Below US hiring costs, same caliber talent

Compliant hiring without the complexity

Hiring talent in Latin America without a local entity means navigating local employment law, payroll requirements, and compliance obligations. Most companies either slow down to figure it out or expose themselves to risk by skipping it.

Howdy removes that complexity. Employer of Record (EOR) and Contractor of Record (COR) are two of several ways Howdy structures employment across LatAm. With entities throughout the region, Howdy offers flexibility in how you engage your team, whether you need full EOR coverage for full-time employees, COR arrangements for independent contractors, or something in between. Labor contracts, statutory compliance, payroll, tax obligations, and benefits administration are all handled.

You tell us the role. Howdy takes care of the rest.

We're Built Different

The Howdy Model

We've reinvented how US companies manage employment compliance in LatAm.

EOR and COR Infrastructure, Reinvented.

Your Office

Howdy Houses are physical hubs in 11 cities across LatAm where your employees and contractors work, grow, and stay connected to your company's culture.

Global HR, Reinvented.

Your Culture

Howdy EOR and COR professionals are paired with full-time performance coaches with at least 10 years of engineering manager experience.

Compliant Hiring, Reinvented.

Your Team

Howdy employs full-time psychologists trained as recruiters. Our hiring team uses AI tools, backed by full employment compliance in every country where we operate.

An ecosystem built for teams

Global Infrastructure

Howdy gives you compliance, offices, and support across LatAm. Your EOR and COR professionals integrate with your culture as full-time teammates.

Dedicated offices across Latin America

100%

Compliance coverage in every country where we have presence

$100M+

Saved by companies that hire through Howdy

50K+

Hours saved in recruitment time

Your team's home across Latin America

Offices across LatAm give your EOR and COR teammates a home base with the community and support they need to excel.

Hire with confidence across LatAm

Access exceptional talent across Latin America with full employer of record support, so you can scale your team without the complexity of local entity setup.

Hire across Latin America without the compliance complexity.

Howdy acts as your employer of record or contractor of record so you can onboard top talent quickly and compliantly across every country we operate in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to commonly asked questions.

What is an employer of record?

An employer of record (EOR) is a third-party organization that legally employs workers on behalf of another company. Howdy acts as the employer of record in each LatAm country, handling contracts, payroll, benefits, and compliance so you don't have to set up a local entity.

What is a contractor of record?

A contractor of record (COR) manages the engagement of independent contractors on your behalf. Howdy handles the compliance, contracts, and payments for your contractors across Latin America without establishing a formal employment relationship.

Is EOR or COR the only way to work with Howdy in Latin America?

No. EOR and COR are two of several ways Howdy structures engagements across the region. With entities throughout Latin America, Howdy offers flexibility depending on your needs, including direct contracts and other arrangements.

What is the difference between EOR and COR?

An employer of record (EOR) handles the full employment relationship. A contractor of record (COR) manages the engagement of independent contractors, handling compliance and payments without a formal employment relationship.

Why use Howdy as your EOR or COR in Latin America?

Howdy combines EOR and COR services with physical offices, psychologist-trained recruiters, and performance coaches. You get compliant hiring and the retention infrastructure to keep your team long term.

Which countries does Howdy provide EOR and COR services in?

Howdy provides employer of record and contractor of record services across LatAm, including Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Brazil.

What is included in Howdy's EOR and COR service?

Howdy manages employment and contractor contracts, local payroll, statutory benefits, tax compliance, and HR support across every country we operate in.