Colombia is quickly rising as one of the world’s most attractive outsourcing destinations, offering cost-effective access to a large, bilingual talent pool, strong infrastructure, and a government committed to supporting the global services industry.
For companies looking to scale operations efficiently and compliantly, the key is working with a partner like Outsourced, a leading provider of dedicated offshore teams in Colombia and beyond. With end-to-end support across hiring, HR, IT, and compliance, Outsourced ensures a seamless experience for businesses worldwide.
Businesses outsourcing to Colombia typically see 60–75% lower labor costs compared to local hiring in the US, UK, or Europe. Lower salaries and overheads mean you can scale your team without compromising on quality.
Colombia’s workforce is highly educated and multilingual—proficient in English and Spanish, with growing fluency in Portuguese and French. With thousands of graduates in IT, engineering, finance, and business, it’s an ideal location for complex, knowledge-based roles.
Operating in GMT-5, Colombia offers ideal overlap with US Eastern and Central time zones, supporting real-time collaboration and extended customer coverage.
Colombians bring a high degree of professionalism, adaptability, and familiarity with Western business practices, which fosters strong communication and alignment with global teams.
Colombia’s major cities—Medellín, Bogotá, and Cali—are established outsourcing hubs with strong infrastructure. Government incentives, digital investments, and regulatory reforms have made it easier than ever to do business.
Outsourced simplifies and accelerates your outsourcing journey with:
Legal Compliance
Outsourced ensures your operations meet Colombian labor laws and your home country’s regulations—minimizing risk and legal exposure.
Data Security
All staff operate under strict NDAs and secure IT environments. We are ISO-certified and GDPR-compliant.
Easy Onboarding
We handle contracts, orientation, equipment, and training—ensuring productivity from day one.
Scalability
Need one employee or 100? Outsourced can scale with you quickly and efficiently, with the flexibility to adjust as your needs evolve.
Is outsourcing to Colombia legal?
Yes. Outsourcing is fully legal in Colombia, and Outsourced ensures end-to-end compliance with local labor laws and international standards.
What are the expected savings?
Most clients experience 60–75% savings on staffing costs compared to domestic hires, depending on role and scope.
How does Colombia compare to other countries?
Colombia offers a unique mix of cost efficiency, bilingual talent, time zone compatibility, and cultural fit—especially appealing for businesses in the US, Canada, and Europe.
Can startups outsource to Colombia?
Absolutely. Outsourced supports businesses of all sizes—helping startups launch quickly and scale sustainably without the cost or complexity of opening a local entity.
What should I look for in an outsourcing provider?
Look for a partner with transparent pricing, proven results, compliance expertise, and comprehensive support across HR, recruitment, IT, and operations—everything Outsourced delivers.
Outsourcing to Colombia opens up access to world-class professionals, improved efficiency, and substantial cost savings. Whether you’re scaling support, development, finance, or creative teams—Outsourced provides the expertise and infrastructure to help you grow.
Book a call with us today to discover how we can help you build and manage your dedicated Colombian team with confidence.
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Extremely professional
"Outsourced are an extremely professional organisation, easy to to do business with and lightening fast at sorting things out. The staff are super friendly with a 'can do' attitude. They also treat our team very well and we have no complaints (happy productive staff means a happy client)."
Exceeded my expectations
“I have been working with Outsourced for a few years now and I must say that they have been an invaluable partner for our business. Their dedication, expertise, and professionalism have truly exceeded my expectations.”
Incredibly helpful
"Outsourced have been an enormous support and very patient as we progress down the outsourcing path. They have integrated perfectly into our team and with all interactions with Outsourced staff we have found them to be incredibly helpful and accommodating."
Extension of our company
"We have been so happy with the people they have brought on board we have decide to expand the operation. This is testament to the flexibility and determination of the Outsourced team who have been more like an extension of our company rather than a 3rd party."
High quality
"I want to stress that we have greatly appreciated the services of Outsourced, the service has been exemplary and the work high quality; the staff have been a pleasure to work with. We would like to retain an ongoing relationship with Outsourced."
Great support team
“Outsourced have a great office space and a great support team who are always willing to help. We were able to pivot quickly and within 6 weeks we were able to start our team. We are very happy with Outsourced.”
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