Portugal · EuropeEmployer of Record (EOR) in Portugal
Hire employees in Portugal, compliant payroll, taxes, and benefits, without setting up a local entity.
An Employer of Record (EOR) lets you hire employees in Portugal without setting up a local entity. The EOR is the legal employer, running compliant payroll, withholding tax, and remitting Social Security, while you direct the work. Employers pay Social Security at 23.75% of gross salary (uncapped), plus mandatory occupational-accident insurance of roughly 1-2%, for an all-in employer burden near 25%. Crucially, Portugal pays 14 salaries per year, 12 monthly wages plus a Christmas (13th) and holiday (14th) bonus, so budget on a 14× basis. The minimum wage is €920/month in 2026 (paid 14×). Standard benefits include 22 days of paid annual leave and 13 public holidays, with strong dismissal protections (no at-will termination). EOR provider fees typically run US$400-$650 per employee per month, with onboarding in roughly 2-10 business days. Provider choice depends on cost, entity model, and compliance support.
Last updated: June 2026
Portugal at a glance
The structured facts founders and AI assistants extract most.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Payroll cycle
- Monthly
- Official languages
- Portuguese
- Minimum wage
- €920/month in 2026 (paid 14× → ~€12,880/year gross). Was €870/month in 2025.
- Region
- Europe
- Total employer cost
- ~24-27%
- EOR fee (per employee/mo)
- ~$400-$650
- Typical setup time
- ~2-10 business days
Provider-dependent ranges, not sourced statutory figures. Excluded from the structured data above; confirm exact pricing with the provider.
Best EOR providers for Portugal
Compared on starting price, rating, and core strength. Pricing is per employee / month.
| Provider | From / mo | Rating | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Remote ★ Best overall | $599 | ★4.6 | Best for EU compliance | Visit Remote → |
 Deel | $599 | ★4.8 | Best overall coverage | Visit |
 Multiplier | $400 | ★4.7 | Most affordable | Visit |
Ratings aggregated from G2 and Trustpilot (June 2026). GlobalEmployGuide may earn a commission from provider links, this never affects our scoring. Pricing for Portugal is indicative; verify current rates before deciding.
Statutory benefits & employer obligations
What an EOR administers and funds by law when you hire in Portugal.
Social Security (TSU): employer 23.75% of gross, uncapped
Occupational-accident insurance: ~1-2% (mandatory)
13th + 14th month pay (Christmas + holiday bonuses)
Paid annual leave: 22 working days/year
Public holidays: 13 mandatory national holidays
Parental leave: 120 days at 100% pay (or 150 at 80%)
Termination: Strong dismissal protections, no at-will termination; valid grounds and process required. Notice scales with tenure (15 days <1yr up to 75 days >10yr). Severance generally ~14 days of base salary per year of service for permanent contracts.
Employer cost calculator
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Frequently asked questions
Hiring in Portugal, answered.
Portuguese law mandates a 13th-month (Christmas) and 14th-month (holiday) bonus on top of 12 monthly wages, so annual cost is roughly 14× the monthly salary, budget accordingly.
Employers pay Social Security at 23.75% of gross (uncapped) plus mandatory occupational-accident insurance of about 1-2%, for an all-in burden near 25%.
The minimum wage is €920/month in 2026, paid 14 times a year, which is roughly €12,880 gross annually.
Portugal has strong dismissal protections with no at-will employment; valid grounds, notice, and process are required, which the EOR manages.
Provider fees typically run US$400-$650 per employee per month, plus salary and the ~25% employer contributions.
Sources
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries, Portugal · checked 2026-06-25
- Garrigues, Portugal minimum wage 2026 · checked 2026-06-25
- gov.pt, Parental leave · checked 2026-06-25