In addition to a fixed salary, companies in Brazil generally offer a social package to their employees. Below, we list the most common benefits.

Standard Benefits

In Brazil, benefits packages can be freely negotiated between employees and employers, depending on specific circumstances. However, standard benefits typically include:

• Health insurance
• Dental plans
• Meal or food vouchers
• Transportation vouchers and/or fuel allowances

Offering a transportation voucher is legally required if requested by the employee, and the amount depends on public transport costs. Employers can deduct up to 6% of the base salary for this benefit.

Health Insurance and Meal Vouchers

Health and dental plan costs depend on factors like the provider, company size, and employee age. Providers include Bradesco, SulAmérica, Amil, and Unimed. Specialized consultants help small and medium-sized companies select appropriate plans.

Meal vouchers typically cover daily meal expenses during work hours. Employers should consider the average meal cost in their region. Service providers like Alelo offer free research on regional meal costs (see Alelo’s website).

Social Packages for Expatriates

Expatriates moving to Brazil often receive standard benefits plus additional perks, such as:

• A company car, often rented from car rental services
• One flight per year to their home country
• Rental cost coverage for an apartment, within reasonable limits

Large international companies may offer these additional benefits to attract expatriate executives.

Flexible Benefits

Employers can enhance their benefits packages by including options like:

• Flexible working hours
• Educational incentives
• Gym memberships or vouchers

Depending on the company’s values and culture, these additional perks can make the workplace more appealing to employees.