Hire Offshore Virtual Assistants

Starting at $11/hr

Hire offshore virtual assistants and save up to 70% on payroll,
without sacrificing quality

Fluent in English and will work in your time zone, just like a full-time employee

We’ll help you find the best talent and provide continued support through
the entire process

We review hundreds of candidates each week and only accept the top 2%

No hidden fees or long term contracts

Gain access to our global talent pool of highly skilled professionals in the Philippines, Latin America, South Africa, East Africa, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe

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Cost Comparison: Hiring an MBA-Level Offshore Virtual Assistant with Ataraxis vs. Local Hire

Starting at $11/hour

Hiring an offshore virtual assistant through Ataraxis gives you vetted, MBA-level talent at a fraction of U.S. salary costs. These high-caliber professionals integrate seamlessly into your workflow, delivering strategic support and flawless execution while your runway stays intact.

Cost of hiring in the USA vs Offhsore - Offshore Virtual Assistant - Landscape

Upwork vs Fiverr vs OnlineJobs.PH vs Ataraxis:
A Comparison

Here’s how offshore virtual assistant companies like Upwork, Fiverr, OnlineJobs.PH, and Ataraxis compare on key hiring criteria.

Pros and Cons of Upwork, Fiverr, Online jobs PH, Ataraxis - Table

Virtual Assistants for Hire

Need to hire a virtual assistant? These pros are ready to start ASAP

Grace - Featured Virtual Assistant

Grace

Virtual Administrative Assistant

MBA, with 8 years of experience in healthcare, finance, and HR

Aida - Featured Virtual Assistant

Aida

Virtual Executive Assistant

MBA, with 9 years of experience in marketing, accounting, and professional services

Meleekte - Featured Virtual Assistant

Mel

Virtual Assistant

Master’s degree, with 8 years of experience in finance, software, and consulting

Michelle - Featured Virtual Assistant

Michelle

Virtual Secretary

MBA, with 12 years of experience in manufacturing, real estate, and hospitality

The best regions for hiring offshore virtual assistants and other virtual staff

The Philippines

Ataraxis does the heavy lifting by thoroughly screening and vetting virtual assistants before they’re matched with you. This means you won’t waste time sorting through unqualified candidates.

Latin America

Professionals from Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil provide bilingual expertise, creative insight, and near-time-zone alignment, ensuring efficient collaboration at favorable rates.

South Africa

South African specialists combine native-level English and extensive international exposure to deliver high-quality work and responsive communication at markedly reduced cost.

East Africa

Offshore VAs from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Rwanda offer a youthful, rapidly learning workforce distinguished by innovative thinking and cost-efficient scalability.

The Caribbean

Talent from Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico brings native English fluency, multicultural adaptability, and significant cost savings without compromising quality.

Eastern Europe

Virtual offshore assistants from Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Bulgaria deliver European-standard precision and advanced technical skills while preserving a favorable budget profile.

Explore the data behind the world’s top outsourcing destinations.

Free up your in-house team and delegate these time-consuming tasks to an offshore virtual assistant

Administrative Tasks

Handle daily admin duties such as email management, file organization, and form completion.

Data Entry

Input, update, and maintain accurate records across spreadsheets, CRMs, and databases.

Marketing Tasks

Assist with campaign coordination, email marketing, and updating marketing materials.

Social Media Management

Schedule posts, monitor engagement, and reply to comments or messages on social platforms.

Content Writing

Write blogs, website copy, and marketing content tailored to the brand’s voice and goals.

Scheduling Appointments

Coordinate calendars, book meetings, and send reminders to keep schedules running smoothly.

Project Management

Track deadlines, manage task boards, and help keep teams aligned using project management tools.

Business Operations

Support day-to-day processes, coordinate with vendors, and streamline internal workflows.

Bookkeeping

Record expenses, issue invoices, and assist with reconciliation and financial reports.

Customer Service

Respond to customer inquiries, resolve complaints, and ensure a positive client experience via email or chat.

Executive Assistance

Provide high-level support including travel planning, inbox filtering, and confidential task handling.

Lead Generation

Identify and qualify leads, build outreach lists, and assist in prospecting campaigns.

Frequently Asked Questions​

Hiring an offshore virtual assistant saves money compared to having full-time office staff. This lets you and your team focus more on growing your business and doing what you do best.

Great offshore virtual assistants often come from countries and regions like the Philippines, South Africa, Latin America, East Africa, and Eastern Europe. These countries are known for their skilled workers who speak fluent English and have strong work ethics.

Yes! At Ataraxis, your offshore virtual assistant will match your local time zone, making teamwork easy and smooth.

US-based offshore virtual assistants usually cost $25 to $50 per hour. Ataraxis offers MBA-level, full-time offshore virtual assistants starting at just $11 per hour. This means you get great help for up to 70% less.

We keep your information safe by using secure VPN connections, regular monitoring, and privacy agreements signed by every offshore virtual assistant.

Payments are easy and secure with Stripe. We also promise 100% satisfaction – if you’re not happy, we’ll fix it right away.

Ataraxis only offers full-time offshore virtual assistants because they provide more consistent help, become part of your team, and show greater commitment.

Ataraxis uses software to monitor your assistant’s activities, ensuring they are always working efficiently and staying productive.

 It’s best to set up clear communication methods right from the start. You can use popular tools like Slack, WhatsApp, Zoom, or email, based on what works best for you.

Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. If you’re not happy, we’ll quickly address the issue and find you a better match, or issue a prorated refund if needed.

Great communication skills, attention to detail, strong work ethics, time zone alignment, work from home readiness, and problem solving skills. We carefully choose assistants based on their skills, experience, availability, and special abilities to make sure they match your business needs.

Yes! Many businesses find offshore virtual assistants deliver even better quality work, especially for specialized tasks.

Paying very low rates, like $2-3 per hour, usually means getting less skilled workers and lower quality work. Ataraxis offers affordable assistants who are highly skilled.

It usually takes 1-2 weeks to get your offshore virtual assistant fully onboarded and familiar with your business, ensuring you work well together from the very beginning.

We've Built High Performing Offshore Teams

For recruitment/staffing, eCommerce, healthcare, marketing, real estate, and professional service companies

Interested in hiring Offshore Virtual Assistants?

Our Talent Pool

Joyce

Lead Business Development Representative

BS in Mass Communication with 10+ years of outbound sales experience and recently managed a team of 6.

Led new business development for a SaaS company in the USA and consistently achieved quota.

Scored very high on our sales assessment.

Giselle

Recruitment Talent Sourcer

BS in Psychology with 7+ years of recruitment and talent acquisition experience.

Strong experience with Boolean, LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS systems, job posting and advertising, and building candidate pipelines.

Has sourced and recruited candidates in the USA, APAC, and EMEA across healthcare, software engineering, and executive positions.

Roxanne

Customer Service Representative

3+ years of contact center experience including customer service, technical support, live chat, and email support.

Consistently meets and exceeds metrics, including first response time (FRT), average handle time (AHT), resolution time (RT), and SLA adherence.

Extremely well-spoken and fluent in English.

Dennis

Digital Marketing Manager

BS in Business Administration, MBA in Marketing, 6+ years of marketing experience.

Well versed in conceptualizing and implementing marketing campaigns that involve social media management, SEO, copywriting, Google Ads/PPC, Meta Ads, rebranding, and email marketing.

Unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on marketing ability.