Start Building Your LATAM Tech Team the Smart Way — with BOT
Seamless Hiring, Full Compliance, and a Clear Path to Team Ownership — Let’s Get You Started.
Build Operate Transfer (BOT) Solutions
The Easiest, Safest, and Most Cost-Effective Way to Build Your Tech Teams in Mexico and LATAM
We help U.S. companies scale engineering operations nearshore by building, managing, and transferring high-performing tech teams in LATAM—on your terms.
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From Idea to Ownership: The BOT Model Explained
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BUILD
We recruit top engineers from our LATAM tech network.
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OPERATE
We handle HR, payroll, compliance, and day-to-day engagement.
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TRANSFER
You take full control—seamlessly and on your terms.
Before You Go Deeper… Let’s See If BOT’s the Right Fit 🚀
Answer a few quick questions to find out if CodersLink’s BOT model is a smart match for your team.
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Are you struggling to find the right talent locally and exploring nearshore options?
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Are you looking for a fast and low-risk way to start, with the option to fully own and internalize your team later
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Are you concerned about the cost and time required to open a legal entity abroad?
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Is your company looking for a cost-effective, low-risk way to scale internationally?
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Are you worried about misclassification, IP protection, or compliance issues when hiring internationally?
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Would your team benefit from reduced legal exposure and shared compliance responsibility?
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Are you concerned about the potential legal risks associated with hiring in a new country, including employment lawsuits or tax penalties?
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Would your organization benefit from a partner who assumes liability for local compliance, reducing your exposure to risks?
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Do you need a provider who can guarantee compliance with local employment laws to avoid reputation or financial damage?
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Do you want to eventually take full control of your nearshore team once operations are stable?
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Is it important to your company to own the employment relationship long-term, rather than rely on a third-party indefinitely?
🎉 Great News! Our BOT Model Is a Strong Fit for You
CodersLink’s Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) service is designed for companies like yours—ready to scale tech teams in LATAM without the risk, delays, or overhead of setting up a local entity.
Thanks for Taking the Quiz! Let’s Explore Other Options.
It looks like our Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) service might not be the best fit for your current hiring plans. But no worries! We offer other solutions—like Employer of Record (EOR)—that could better match your goals.
Why Companies Choose Our BOT Model
Our BOT model is purpose-built for U.S.-based tech companies that want to:
- Expand engineering capacity.
- Set up nearshore teams in Mexico or LATAM.
- Lower costs without lowering quality.
- Eventually internalize a remote team they trust.
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What’s Included in Every CodersLink BOT Engagement
A complete breakdown of the services we handle—so you don’t have to.
Key Features
- LATAM tech talent sourcing and recruitment.
- Vetting, interviews, and background checks.
- Employer branding and talent marketing.
- Employee onboarding and local HR.
- Payroll, benefits, and compliance.
- Performance reviews and development plans.
- Offboarding, indemnity assistance, and team transfer.
How Does BOT Stack Up Against Other Models?
There’s more than one way to build a remote team—but not all paths offer the same ROI, flexibility, or support. Here’s how CodersLink’s BOT model compares to other common options.
Recruitment + EOR
Fast start, limited control
Hire quickly without setting up a legal entity. The EOR manages payroll and compliance, but you give up control over policies, benefits, and long-term planning.
Best For:
- Small teams testing nearshoring.
- Short-term or project-based needs.
- Companies not ready to fully own a team.
Built for Scaling
CodersLink BOT
Built to Scale. Yours When Ready
We recruit, manage, and support your LATAM team—then transfer it to you when you’re ready. Start fast like EOR, but gain ownership and stronger ROI.
Best For:
- Scaling engineering teams with retention in mind.
- U.S.-based tech companies planning long-term LATAM growth.
- Teams that want flexibility now and control later.
DIY (In-House Setup)
Total Control, Total Complexity
You build everything: legal entity, payroll, HR, compliance. It offers full control, but requires time, investment, and local expertise.
Best For:
- Enterprises with existing LATAM infrastructure.
- Companies ready to hire local HR, legal, and admin teams.
- High-growth teams with legal resources in place.
The BOT Journey
STEP #1
Initial Engagement
Understand goals, timelines, and ideal team structure.
STEP #2
Contract Signing
Define the partnership framework, SLAs, and risk alignment.
STEP #3
Talent Strategy & Sourcing
Build your acquisition plan using salary benchmarking and LATAM insights.
STEP #4
Recruitment & Vetting
We source, screen, and present top-tier tech candidates aligned to your roles.
STEP #5
Onboarding & Setup
Handle contracts, IT, payroll, benefits, and compliance—all turnkey.
STEP #6
Ongoing Support & HR Ops
Provide employee engagement, retention plans, and performance reviews.
STEP #7
Transfer Planning
Prepare for legal, HR, and operational team migration—on your schedule.
STEP #8
You Take Control
We complete the transfer process, migrate contracts, and support your clean handoff into full ownership.
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Start Fast with EOR
Launch operations without setting up a legal entity. We hire your team under CodersLink’s entity and manage payroll, compliance, and HR.
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Operate with Confidence
Focus on daily team performance while we handle the admin, benefits, and legal infrastructure.
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Scale into BOT
When you’re ready to internalize the team, we transition your employees into your own structure under a BOT framework—fully supported, no friction.
With CodersLink’s BOT model, you get more than just a vendor — you get a partner built for long-term success.
FAQs
These are the questions we hear often
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🧱 What is the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model?
The BOT model is a phased engagement, where CodersLink helps you build and manage a nearshore tech team, then fully transfers the team and operations to you when you’re ready. It’s ideal for companies wanting to scale in LATAM without setting up a legal entity right away.
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⚖️ How is this different from Employer of Record (EOR)?
EOR is best for quick starts or lean teams—we legally employ your hires and manage compliance. BOT is a broader engagement: we help you build and operate a team with full performance support, HR, and payroll, and later transfer the operation to your internal structure. You can start with EOR and move into BOT anytime.
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👨💻 What kind of roles can you help us hire through BOT?
We specialize in tech and engineering roles across LATAM. From software engineers (full-stack, mobile, backend) to DevOps, QA, product managers, data engineers, and more—we cover 45+ tech roles and 150+ stacks.
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⏱️ How long does it take to build a team?
Most teams begin seeing hired candidates within 3–6 weeks. Larger team builds typically range from 2 to 4 months, depending on volume, seniority, and complexity of roles.
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🌎 What countries in LATAM do you operate in?
We have proven delivery capability in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and other key LATAM markets. Our strongest presence is in Mexico, but we can build teams across the region based on your needs.
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📄 Do we need to set up a legal entity to use BOT?
No. CodersLink employs the team under our local entities and handles all compliance. You only need to establish your entity when you’re ready to transfer ownership.
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🔄 What happens during the transfer phase?
We work with your legal, HR, and finance teams to transition employees into your own structure. This includes contract renegotiations, benefits migration, knowledge handoff, and employee communication. We make sure nothing gets dropped.
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👥 Is there a minimum team size for BOT?
We recommend BOT for teams of 5+ employees, though some partners start smaller via EOR and scale into BOT as they grow.
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🧭 What if I’m not sure whether to choose EOR or BOT?
We’ll guide you. Many partners start lean with EOR and move to BOT once they validate the market, solidify hiring goals, or plan to establish a legal entity. Our team will help you choose the best path based on your stage and strategy.
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