Updated August 15th 2024

Portugal - Employer of Record (EOR)

Learn what you need to expand your business and hire compliantly in Portugal while simplifying HR processes with Justworks EOR.

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Quick Facts on Hiring in Portugal

Everything you need to know about hiring in Portugal at a glance.

. million

Population

Euro

Currency

Lisbon

Capital city

Portuguese

Languages

$ billion USD

GDP

Public Holidays

. million

Population

Euro

Currency

Lisbon

Capital city

Portuguese

Languages

$ billion USD

GDP

Public Holidays

Grow Your Team in Portugal with Justworks EOR

Who says hiring in Portugal has to be hard? We’ve got you covered with the information you need to make your first hire in Portugal. Skip the need for trips back and forth or the time and expense of local entity setup. A global employer of record (EOR) like Justworks offers personalized support and local insights to simplify hiring in Portugal, allowing you to focus your energy on your business.

With Justworks EOR, you’ll get insights from our experts that will help you:

  • Manage international payments, payroll, employment contracts, and statutory benefits
  • Navigate payroll deductions, taxes, and other country-specific HR processes
  • Support employees from onboarding to offboarding and everything in between
  • Save thousands of dollars and countless hours of valuable time

Here’s What You Should Know Before Hiring in Portugal

Compensation & Benefits

When hiring in Portugal, employers can expect typical payroll costs such as contributions to the social security system that covers sick pay, healthcare, maternity/parental leave, salary, pension contributions, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, workers' compensation, vacation, and other types of leave, as well as supplemental benefits.

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Hiring in Portugal with an EOR

Ready to start hiring talent in Portugal with Justworks EOR? Here’s how you can expect the process to look: 

  1. You’ve found the perfect person in Portugal 

  2. Partner up with Justworks EOR to bring them on 

  3. Start the onboarding process for employees, including enrollment in local benefits and pension contributions

  4. Manage ongoing tasks such as payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and other HR operations specific to Portugal

Taking the first steps to hire in Portugal may appear daunting, but you can approach it confidently with a global EOR provider like Justworks.

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Insights Into the Portuguese Hiring Market

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.
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Ready to Hire Confidently in Portugal?

Justworks EOR makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in Portugal and beyond. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.

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