Practical Tips For Staffing A New Entity In Latin America

Over the last 16 years, Harris Gomez Group has been helping companies from Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, South Africa, United States, as well as those in-between, expand and do business in Latin America. It is amazing to look back and see the different paths that companies take. We truly have an insiders view. Obviously, some companies are more successful than others with expansions.

One area that stands out whether a company is successful or not is if a good team is employed from the beginning. There are generally two choices when staffing a new entity – bringing someone from their home country or hiring a local team. We have put together some commercial and legal tips based on our experience that companies should evaluate to ensure they are giving themselves the best chance of success.