An employer of record (EOR) allows you to hire legally in Argentina without opening a local entity. This guide explains when to use an EOR, highlights the most common providers, and shows how Howdy.com offers a more complete solution.
Why use an EOR in Argentina
Hiring in Argentina means more than finding great engineers. It also requires local legal expertise. EORs act as the legal employer on your behalf and help companies manage risk, payroll, and compliance.
- Compliance. Argentina’s labor laws favor employees, which can make direct hiring risky for companies unfamiliar with the rules.
- Mandatory benefits. Employers must offer Sueldo Anual Complementario (the 13th-month salary), vacation, and other statutory benefits.
- Payroll and inflation. Due to high inflation, salaries must be adjusted frequently and managed in local currency.
- Termination risk. Terminating employees requires strict documentation and can trigger costly severance obligations if mishandled.
Why Howdy.com is a better solution
Typical EORs help with compliance only. Howdy.com goes further by managing the entire hiring lifecycle—from sourcing and vetting to legal compliance and developer retention.
- Local sourcing expertise. We use regional networks in Buenos Aires and Córdoba to find the top 1% of engineers.
- Proven vetting. Candidates complete live coding interviews led by senior engineers to ensure technical and contextual readiness.
- Fully managed operations. We oversee recruiting, payroll, contracts, and compliance so your team can focus on building.
- Built for retention. With cultural matching and dedicated HR support, our teams see 98% developer retention.
Standalone EOR providers for Argentina
If you’ve already sourced your candidate and just need help with legal employment and payroll, several standalone EORs operate effectively in Argentina:
- Deel. A global EOR provider with experience navigating Argentina’s labor and tax environment.
- Remote. Offers full EOR services including compliance and payroll tailored to Argentine employment laws.
- Papaya Global. Specializes in high-complexity markets and provides integrated payroll and EOR support.
- Oyster HR. Helps US companies hire in Argentina using its distributed HR platform.
- Velocity Global. Offers workforce management solutions built for Argentina’s regulatory landscape.
Conclusion
Argentina offers some of the best engineers in LatAm, but hiring there requires close attention to regulatory, payroll, and compliance issues. A standalone EOR can help with legal hiring, but that still leaves you with the hard part — finding, vetting, and retaining great talent. Howdy.com closes that gap by managing every step of the process.