Employer of Record · Portugal
Does your company want to employ someone in Portugal without opening a local entity? Skalis becomes the legal employer of your local staff on your behalf : compliant local contract, payroll in EUR, contributions and benefits. You run the work, we carry the employer.
Portugal
In short : with an Employer of Record (EOR), Skalis legally employs your staff in Portugal under a compliant local contract and runs payroll in EUR, contributions and compliance — with no subsidiary to set up. Key facts in Portugal: 40 h/week, 22 working days paid leave, employer contributions ≈ 23,75 %, minimum wage ≈ 870 € / month.
Why this market
Employing in Portugal through an Employer of Record
Attractive market : A booming tech and nomad hub, with English-speaking talent and attractive labour costs.
Rather than opening a subsidiary — months of formalities, legal and accounting fees, tied-up capital — an Employer of Record lets you hire in Portugal within days, fully compliant. Skalis legally employs your local staff on your behalf; you keep full operational control.
You stay in control
Tasks, objectives, management, compensation : the day-to-day working relationship remains entirely yours.
Skalis carries the employer role in Portugal
We sign the local contract, run payroll in EUR and secure every local legal and social obligation.
Employer of Record · Data
Employment law in Portugal at a glance
Indicative 2025 figures, confirmed when scoping your project.
What we take care of
Complete employer coverage in Portugal
From signing the contract to the final payslip, Skalis manages the entire employment lifecycle in Portugal.
Local employment contract
Drafting and signing a contract compliant with local labour law : term, notice, mandatory clauses.
Local payroll in EUR
Calculation, issuance and payment of salaries in EUR, on local schedules and in the statutory format.
Social contributions & tax
Withholding and remittance of contributions and tax to local authorities, within statutory deadlines.
Benefits & social protection
Health, provident, pension and leave : we align the package with local standards and obligations.
Compliance & risk management
Ongoing legal monitoring, correct worker classification and protection against misclassification risk.
Onboarding & support
Onboarding, expenses, leave and offboarding, with a dedicated point of contact.
The process
Your team member operational in Portugal within days
A simple journey, from the first conversation to the first payslip.
Scoping
You tell us the profile and target compensation in Portugal. We validate feasibility and the local legal framework.
Proposal
Within 48h you receive a transparent quote : full employer cost and employee package in EUR.
Contract & onboarding
We draw up the compliant local employment contract and add the person to our payroll systems.
Management
You direct the work; we handle payroll, contributions, filings and support throughout the contract.
EOR vs subsidiary
EOR or setting up an entity in Portugal?
Testing the local market, hiring a rare profile, supporting a client on site : an EOR avoids months of formalities.
| Criterion | EOR with Skalis | Setting up a subsidiary in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Time to hire | A few days | 3 to 6 months |
| Setup cost | No structural cost | Legal, accounting fees, capital |
| Local compliance | Ensured by Skalis | Your responsibility |
| Employer risk | Carried by the EOR | Entirely borne |
| Commitment | Flexible, per employee | Heavy and long-term |
| Ideal for | 1 to a few employees, market test | Permanent large-scale presence |
Frequently asked questions
Hiring in Portugal with an EOR
Employer of Record · Schengen
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Hire in Portugal as early as this week.
Tell us the profile you’re looking for : we’ll get back to you within 48h with a clear proposal, full employer cost included.