Employer of Record Case Study: Latin American Expansion for a Leading Drone & Camera Technology Company
Industry
Drone & Camera Technology
Region
China-LATAM
Service Provided
Employer of record
20
employees relocated
5
countries covered
100%
compliance with local laws
0
entity setup required
Table of Contents
Key insights
EOR and visa sponsorship for Latin American expansion
- 20+ Chinese employees relocated with visas
- 5 Latin American countries for expansion
- 100% compliance with local labor laws
- Seamless payroll across multiple countries
- Zero entity setup required for hiring
- Trilingual support in Mandarin, English, and Spanish
- <60 days to onboard international and local staff
- $150K+ saved by avoiding in-house legal setup
Client overview
Chinese drone & camera technology company entering Latin America
- Industry: Drone & Camera Technology
- Headquarters: China
- Expansion Region: Latin America
Challenges
Hiring without entities and managing visas across Latin America
A prominent Chinese drone and camera technology company aimed to establish a presence in the rapidly growing Latin American market. However, they encountered several challenges:
- Lack of Legal Entities: The company did not have established legal entities in the target Latin American countries, complicating direct hiring and operations.
- Visa and Work Permit Complexities: Navigating the intricate visa and work permit requirements for relocating Chinese employees to multiple Latin American countries posed significant hurdles.
- Compliance with Diverse Regulations: Each country presented unique labor laws, tax regulations, and employment standards that required meticulous adherence.
- Cultural and Language Barriers: Without a local team, the company faced challenges in effective communication and understanding regional business practices.
Solutions
Employer of record (EOR) and visa sponsorship with Serviap Global
To overcome these obstacles, the company partnered with Serviap Global, leveraging our comprehensive Employer of Record (EOR) and Visa Sponsorship services:
- Legal Employment Framework: Acted as the legal employer for both Chinese expatriates and local hires, ensuring compliance with local employment laws without the need for the company to establish its own entities.
- Visa and Work Permit Management: Handled the entire process of obtaining visas and work permits for Chinese employees relocating to Latin America, ensuring timely approvals and adherence to local immigration laws.
- Regulatory Compliance: Managed payroll, tax withholdings, and benefits administration in accordance with each country’s legal requirements, mitigating risks of non-compliance.
- Bilingual Support: Provided support in Chinese, English, and Spanish to facilitate seamless communication between the company’s headquarters and the Latin American workforce.
The impact
Faster market entry and compliant hiring in five Latin American countries
By partnering with Serviap Global, the company achieved:
- Rapid Market Entry: Established operations across multiple Latin American countries without the delays associated with setting up legal entities.
- Efficient Talent Deployment: Successfully relocated over 20 Chinese employees and hired local talent, ensuring operational readiness and cultural integration.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintained full compliance with varying local labor laws and tax regulations, avoiding legal pitfalls and fostering a positive reputation.
- Operational Focus: Allowed the company to concentrate on core business activities, such as market development and customer engagement, while entrusting administrative and legal responsibilities to Serviap Global.
Industry context
Drone market growth and demand for EOR in Latin America
The Latin American drone market is experiencing significant growth:
- Market Size and Growth: The Latin America drone market generated revenue of USD 3,581.4 million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.5% from 2025 to 2030, reaching USD 8,507.6 million by 2030.
- Sector Applications: Drones are increasingly adopted in sectors such as construction, agriculture, public safety, and both small- and large-scale surveying and mapping projects.
Simultaneously, the Employer of Record (EOR) industry is expanding:
- Global EOR Market Growth: The global EOR services market was valued at $617 million in 2021 and is projected to grow at a rate of 12% annually, reaching $1.2 billion by 2027 and potentially $3 billion by 2030.
- Benefits of EOR Services: EORs offer quick market entry, simplified multi-currency payroll, reduced legal complexities, and cost savings, making them invaluable for companies expanding internationally.
Conclusion
By leveraging Serviap Global’s EOR and Visa Sponsorship services, the drone and camera technology company effectively navigated the complexities of international expansion. This partnership enabled rapid market entry, ensured compliance with diverse regulations, and facilitated the seamless integration of both expatriate and local talent. As a result, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the burgeoning opportunities within the Latin American drone market.
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FAQ's
1. How did employer of record (EOR) support this company’s expansion into Latin America?
By partnering with Serviap Global as an employer of record, the company hired and relocated employees in multiple Latin American countries without setting up legal entities. Serviap Global handled local employment contracts, payroll, taxes, and labor compliance while the client focused on market entry and operations.
2. Why did the company choose EOR and visa sponsorship instead of opening entities?
Setting up entities in several countries would have been costly and time-consuming. EOR and visa sponsorship allowed the company to enter Latin American markets faster, reduce legal and administrative complexity, and test demand before committing to permanent legal structures.
3. How many employees and countries were covered in this EOR project?
Serviap Global supported the relocation of more than 20 Chinese employees and the hiring of local talent across five Latin American countries, ensuring compliant onboarding and payroll in each jurisdiction.
4. How quickly were employees onboarded using EOR and visa sponsorship?
Thanks to established processes and local expertise, the company onboarded international and local staff in less than 60 days, meeting aggressive timelines for launching operations in the region.