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Employer of Record in Bolivia

Last updated: May 19, 2025

Capital City

Sucre (constitutional), La Paz (seat of government)

Languages

Spanish

Currency

Boliviano (BOB)

Population Size

Approximately 12 million

Employer Taxes

Around 16.71%

Employee Costs

Around 12.71%

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

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Is your company contemplating expanding into Bolivia? Setting up an entity to manage your operations in a new country can be time-consuming, capital-intensive, and generally ineffective. A more innovative approach will utilize the services of an Employer of Record in Bolivia like INS Global.

Employer of Record (EOR) services allow you to outsource complex and time-intensive tasks, such as hiring, onboarding, and payroll management in a foreign country. This is done by hiring your employees on your behalf and acting as their legal employer in Bolivia, taking care of every required HR task, and removing employer liability issues in an unfamiliar regulatory system. All of this frees you up for more productive tasks while ensuring your contracts and operations comply with the local tax and employment laws.

With over 15 years of international EOR experience in over 100 countries, INS Global can guarantee a seamless entry into the Bolivian market. Our expert global mobility guides can help you avoid bureaucratic bottlenecks and the pitfall of non-compliance with foreign tax and labor laws.

As a result, you can start operations in as little as 48 hours in Bolivia. Employer of Record services are the perfect way to expand quickly while remaining safe thanks to professional expansion expertise.

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Why Choose an EOR in Bolivia over Company Incorporation?

Incorporating your company abroad is a well-trodden road when expanding. However, the process is rife with challenges. For example, you may be unfamiliar with local laws regarding employment contracts, working hours, and tax laws. This lack of local expertise can cause severe delays or pose potentially threatening mistakes.

Conversely, an EOR partner with in-country experience understands the cultural nuances and can help with these tasks:

  • Hiring
  • Issuing employment contracts
  • Managing payroll and benefits
  • Ensuring compliance and legal obligations
  • HR administration
  • Risk mitigation

PEO/EOR vs Company Incorporation

The Advantage in Figures

PEO/EOR Company Incorporation
Price
80% Less Expensive
Market Entry
2-5 Days
6 Months
Employee Turnover
Decrease by 14%
Recommendation
98% of the Current PEO Clients
Administrative Fees
Saves an Average of $450
Costly Payroll and Compliance Fines
Help Avoid
Company Growth Rate
7 – 9%
ROI
27%
Closed During Pandemic
-58%

PEO/EOR

Company Incorporation

Price

80% Less Expensive

Market Entry

2-5 Days

6 Months

Employee Turnover
Decrease by 14%
Recommendation
98% of the Current PEO Clients
Administrative Fees
Saves an Average of $450
Costly Payroll and Compliance Fines
Help Avoid
Company Growth Rate
7 – 9%
ROI
27%
Closed During Pandemic
-58%
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Advantages of Using an Employer of Record in Bolivia

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Assured Legal Compliance

Our knowledge of local legal and administrative procedures ensures you’re always on the right side of the law and free from worrying about costly fines or penalties

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Reduced Cost And Time

Incorporating into a new market takes anywhere from 4 – 12 months. But you save time and cost when you partner with an EOR in Bolivia instead

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Translate Core Organizational Values

As you expand, we understand the need to stick to core organizational values and mission. Local market expertise helps you to understand the best way to integrate new team members or bring your ideas to a new audience

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Fast Market Entry

For companies that may not have the budget or staffing to operate entire HR departments that can manage HR operations for overseas workers, EORs provide all the services required to function efficiently

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Broad Coverage

An EOR with a global presence like INS Global can support your HR outsourcing or expansion needs in up to 100 countries at a time

How Does an EOR in Bolivia Work?

Here’s how INS Global Bolivian EOR manages your employee recruitment or assignment needs:

1

First, we discuss your employment requirements, like your employment scope and any special requirements

2

We provide a local legal entity so you can hire in Bolivia or transfer your current employees to a well-established structure

3

Immediately, we assume administrative and legal responsibility for hires and manage your payroll from day 1

4

You continue to manage and supervise employee contributions toward your growth in Bolivia as usual while we handle everything related to HR

The Differences Between PEOs and Employer Of Record

When considering a partnership with a PEO in Bolivia, you will likely also hear the term EOR (Employer of Record). Typically, the two terms are largely interchangeable based on the kind of services they offer. The main difference between the two is the level of liability taken on by the PEO/EOR and the parties involved in the agreement.  

  • A PEO provides all HR services to employees on behalf of other companies 
  • A PEO agreement is made between the PEO and the original company to share the responsibilities for the employee 
  • An EOR in Bolivia legally hires the employee on behalf of the original company and provides all HR services 
  • An EOR agreement is made between the EOR and the employee on behalf of the original company 

In Bolivia both services are indistinct according to national regulations, but INS Global can offer any elements of both according to your requirements 

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Labor Law in Bolivia

Employment Contracts In Bolivia

  • Employment contracts must be written in Spanish and registered with the Labor Bureau before employment begins.
  • Companies operating in Bolivia must ensure that at least 85% of their workforce consists of Bolivian nationals.
  • Both the employer and employee are required to give written notice before termination or resignation.
  • The notice period depends on the length of employment as follows:

    – Less than 3 months → 3 days’ notice
    – 3 months to 1 year → 1 month’s notice
    – More than 1 year → 2 months’ notice

Additionally, Bolivian labor law includes severance pay provisions for both employer- and employee-initiated terminations. The amount depends on:

  • The reason for termination,
  • The employee’s length of service, and
  • The employee’s salary.

Working Hours In Bolivia

  • The standard working hours per week for full-time employees are 48 hours. Employees can only work for 5 hours continuously at most before taking a 2-hour rest period regardless of the total daily working hours. Night workers are entitled to a break after 3.5 hours of work.
  • Bolivia has a set minimum wage revised and adjusted periodically to reflect the cost of living changes. The minimum wage in 2024 is BOB 2,362/month or approximately USD 343/month.
  • The labor inspection authority approves overtime work of no more than two hours per day, and employees working overtime are eligible for 200% of their regular wages.

Types Of Leave

Holidays and Annual Leave in Bolivia

In Bolivia, employees are entitled to paid annual leave based on their length of service. The entitlement increases with years worked, as follows:

  • Employees with 1 to 5 years of service are entitled to 15 working days of paid leave per year.
  • Employees with 5 to 10 years of service are entitled to 20 working days per year.
  • Employees with more than 10 years of service are entitled to 30 working days of paid leave annually.

 

Sick Leave

An employee must present a medical certificate to be eligible for sick leave. Employees are entitled to 5 paid sick leave days every year.

Parental Leave in Bolivia

Female employees get up to 45 days of maternity leave before and after their child is born (90 days total). Working mothers must have 2 breaks of 30 minutes each during their working day to breastfeed their infants. These breaks are in addition to the regular meal breaks or rest periods.

There are no specific provisions under the current labor laws to establish a mandatory paternity leave period. However, some employers provide paternity leave as an additional benefit.

Tax Law

  • Bolivia’s corporate income tax rate is generally 25% on net profits. However, particular industries or regions may have specific tax rates and incentives.
  • The income tax rate for individuals in Bolivia is progressive from 13 – 25%, based on income level.
  • Foreigners who are tax residents in Bolivia are subject to the same income tax rates and regulations as Bolivian nationals.
  • Employers in Bolivia are required to manage all payroll taxes and social security contributions on behalf of their employees, including making deductions at source. Employer contributions to an employee’s social security fund are equivalent to 14.71% of an employee’s monthly salary (with employees also paying an additional 12.71%).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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No, it is necessary to use a local entity abroad to comply with each country labor law.

Foreign companies can either set up a local entity in each country or use the services a local PEO (Professional Employment Organization) to hire the staff on-site directly.

An Employer of Record (EOR) in Bolivia is an entity or organization that takes on an employer’s legal and administrative responsibilities. In practice, a foreign company can either open a subsidiary to become the Employer of Record of its abroad employees or use an EOR. Bolivia requires strict adherance to labor laws so it can save time and ensure compliance when asking INS Global to act as the Employer of Record. 

EORs can take on a range of employer liabilities which vary from country to country, but it includes staff management responsibilities, such as:   

  

 

  • Payroll management  
  • Tax compliance  
  • Employment contracts and documentation  
  • Hiring and firing procedures  
  • Expenses claim declaration  
  • Social security management  
  • Employee benefits and insurance  
  • Regulatory compliance  
  • Employment law compliance 

In general, 1-month is necessary to have an employee based out abroad using an existing PEO as the employe of record. When incorporating a new subsidiary to be the employer of record, the delay varies from 4-12 months.

Yes, EORs are a safe, legal way to hire or transfer employees in Bolivia for the long term or while you set up a company structure. 

With INS Global, there is no set minimum or maximum number of staff. You can manage as many or as few workers as you need for your expansion strategy. 

Absolutely, our recruitment experts have access to online and offline professional recruitment resources and are well-versed in local benchmarks and best practices. 

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A Global Employer of Record is an effective solutions for companies like yours that are looking to expand a workforce abroad effortlessly.

This approach allows you to outsource the international hiring process quickly and efficiency, providing access to a global talent pool while still managing payroll compliance in each  country.

Public Holidays Calendar

Bolivia

Date Day Holiday Notes
January 1 Wednesday New Year’s Day Celebration of the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year
January 22 Wednesday Plurinational State Foundation Day Commemorates the founding of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in 2009
March 3 Monday Carnival Monday Part of the pre-Lenten Carnival celebrations
March 4 Tuesday Carnival Tuesday Also known as Shrove Tuesday; part of the Carnival festivities
April 18 Friday Good Friday Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
May 1 Thursday Labour Day International Workers’ Day; a day to honor workers
June 19 Thursday Corpus Christi Christian feast celebrating the Eucharist
June 21 Saturday Aymara New Year Day Also known as Andean New Year; marks the winter solstice
August 6 Wednesday Independence Day Commemorates Bolivia’s independence from Spain in 1825
November 2 Sunday All Souls’ Day Day to honor and remember deceased loved ones
December 25 Thursday Christmas Day Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ

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