Build and Manage a team in Portugal.
- Hire & pay without setting up a local entity
- Handle full-time employees and contractors
- Onboard in 3–5 business days
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With Skuad now part of Payoneer, global workforce management is easier than ever!
Trusted by global leaders across industries
Our clients include SaaS, logistics, e-commerce companies across sectors that are looking to grow their business globally. Become one of them.
Tap into Portugal’s skilled talent pool
Skilled, English-speaking professionals
Tech, finance, support, you’ll find talent across every function
Cost-effective hiring
Talented workforce at a lower cost-to-hire comparatively
Ready to work
A remote-ready workforce with global experience means less training, more output
Exploring entity setup in Portugal for hiring? Think again.
It’s time-consuming, costly, and comes with complex legal requirements.
Why figure out compliance on your own?
We handle employment contracts, payroll setup, statutory benefits, and adherence to the Portuguese Labor Code.
Payroll would mean more than just payouts
It involves calculating and filing social security contributions, managing labor accident insurance, and providing detailed payslips in line with local rules.
No need to set up a legal entity
We onboard employees or contractors legally under our platform with minimal delays and risk, and we get a global team off the ground effortlessly and at speed.
3–5 days onboarding with employment contracts, payroll, and tax setup ready to go.
Employment Contracts
We offer temporary employment contracts (for an uncertain period of time up to 4 years) and, exceptionally, we also offer indefinite employment contracts. Employment contracts can be part-time or full-time, and we always ensure that they clearly define the role, salary, benefits, working hours, and termination terms in accordance with the Labor Code.
Equipment provisioning
Where requested, we make employee onboarding effortless by managing all equipment provisioning. We also have ties with multiple co-working spaces to boost employee productivity.
The following services are available as add-ons, based on your hiring needs. Please contact us for more information on the availability of these services as per local laws.
We strive to follow every rule to the letter
Social Security
In general, employers contribute 23.75% of an employee’s salary, while employees contribute 11%. It covers pensions, unemployment benefits, sickness pay, parental leave payments, and family allowances.
Public Health Insurance
Employees have access to Portugal’s national health system (Serviço Nacional de Saúde – SNS), which provides healthcare services at subsidized rates.
Labor Accident Insurance
Mandatory employer-paid insurance covering medical costs, disability, or death due to workplace accidents.
Wage Guarantee Fund (WGF)
Employers contribute 1% of salaries to protect employees’ wages if the company becomes insolvent.
We stay ahead, so you never fall behind
Employment laws
Written employment contracts are mandatory for most employment types and must be in Portuguese. They must specify salary, benefits, working hours, job duties, and termination clauses, and list all compensation in Euros.
Worker classification
Employees work under the employer’s direction, with social security contributions split between the employer and employee. Contractors work independently, pay their own contributions, and may be subject to VAT.
Key Labor Code provisions
The Labor Code outlines rules on working hours (maximum 40 per week), overtime pay , mandatory benefits, and workplace safety requirements.
Bonuses
Bonuses aren’t mandated. They’re discretionary and vary by sector or seniority, more common in industries like tech, media, and engineering, or for roles like directors and senior managers.
Variable Compensation
Much like bonuses, variable compensation, such as commissions, is not mandated; however, they are common in many industries.
Medical Benefits
Some companies offer additional medical benefits, and they can be accommodated along with other benefits under our platform.
Your employees get what they’re owed
Annual leaves
Employees receive a statutory minimum of 22 paid working days per year.. Employers may offer additional days as part of the benefits package.
Sick leaves
Employees are entitled to paid sick leave from the 4th day of absence, with the benefit paid by Social Security. Payment rates vary with the length of absence, typically 55% to 75% of the salary.The employer is obliged to pay the employee wages for the first two days of sickness.
Maternity leaves
Social Security funds 120 days of paid maternity leave. The mother must take at least 42 days after birth. Leave can be taken in full or partially before and after childbirth. Extended leave options may be available in cases of multiple births or medical complications.
Letting go is hard; doing it wrong is worse. We know how to do this well and compliantly.
Notice periods
Notice period varies depending on the type of employment contract and its length. There are also different notice periods during and after probation.
Severance
Mandatory in certain termination cases, calculated based on the employee’s base salary and years of service, in accordance with Portuguese labor law.
PRICING
Transparent. Trusted. Scalable.
Employer of Record
(EOR)
Hire, pay and manage employees
Starts at
$249
per employee/month
Features
- Local employment agreements
- Personalised onboarding support
- Process payroll in 70+ currencies
- Labor law and tax compliance
- Benefits administration options
- Dedicated account managers
- Help center access
- Unified dashboard + third-party integrations
Agent of Record
(AOR)
Engage, pay and manage contractors
Starts at
$99
per contractor/month
Features
- Support with contracts
- Streamlined contractor onboarding
- Compliant contractor payments in 70+ currencies
- Support mitigating misclassification risks
- Dedicated account managers
- Help center access
- Unified dashboard + third-party integrations
Contractor Management System (CMS)
Handle contractor payments
Starts at
$19
per contractor/month
Features
- Contractor payments in 70+ currencies
- Invoice creation and tracking
- Expense submission and approvals
- Downloadable payment history
- Unified dashboard + integrations
- Mobile app access & localised support
Trusted by businesses worldwide
Jon Santavy
Managing Partner, Simwell
Payoneer Workforce Management has been a game-changer for us, completely transforming the way we manage our global team. Payoneer Workforce Management’s digital onboarding has made our international payments as easy as our domestic ones. Payroll management that used to take hours is now error-free and takes just a few minutes.
Lavinia Davison
Global Head of Talent & Operations, OpenSolar
Payoneer Workforce Management, has been a key partner in our international expansion. Their seamless onboarding process and compliance expertise have allowed us to focus on our core mission which is to accelerate the world’s transition from fossil fuels to solar energy.
Brian Butcher
EVP, Corporate Development, PureRed
Payoneer Workforce Management made our team expansion possible, handling the complex onboarding and payroll processes across six different countries with ease. Their local expertise ensured our compliance, letting us focus on what we do best—serving our clients.
Bret Michaelsen
Human Resources Director, VRP Consulting
Payoneer Workforce Management’s solutions empowered us to scale our workforce globally with ease, ensuring timely payroll, compliance, and a seamless onboarding experience—all on one powerful platform.
Shaik Mohammed Shabaz
Head of Human Resources & Administration, Microsense
Payoneer Workforce Management simplified our contractor engagement from start to finish. Their platform covered onboarding, payments, and compliance, making our expansion into new markets practically frictionless.
Why do companies choose Payoneer Workforce Management to hire in Portugal?
Transparent, Flat Pricing
Starting at $249 for full-time employees, with 100% transparency in the fee structure. Consistent cost regardless of seniority, role type, or team size
White-Glove Onboarding
Dedicated account manager for both you & the employees. Enjoy localized support across time zones
Additional Local Support
Additional benefits where applicable, device provisioning, and co-working access
Deep Integrations
Integrate with 70+ tools across HRIS, accounting, and time-tracking. No process disruption. Just smooth operations
Mobile App
Stay in control wherever you are. The Payoneer Workforce Management app supports both employers and contractors
User-Friendly Interface
With an interface that’s clean and ready to go, Payoneer Workforce Management is designed for busy teams that dislike a steep learning curve
The all-in-one platform for global hiring
160+
Countries covered
70
Currencies for payroll
24×5
Dedicated Support
100%
Transparency in fees
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Payoneer Workforce Management employs the team directly on its platform to work directly for the customer’s business. This will take away the customer’s need to set up their own entity and incorporate costly infrastructure into their business, such as HR, compliance, etc.. We take care of employment contracts, payroll, and benefits.
Our pricing starts at $249/month per employee. Contractor management starts at $19/month.
No. Payoneer Workforce Management acts as the legal employer.
We manage statutory benefits such as social security contributions, public health coverage, labor accident insurance, and the wage guarantee fund.
The EOR concept is not legally recognized in Portugal yet, but the concept means that the legal employer of record, in this case Payoneer Workforce Management, is the legal employer of the individual placed to work in the customer business. The EOR is responsible for handling employment contracts, payroll, taxes, and compliance, so the EOR can hire full-time employees in Portugal without the customer setting up a local entity.
Onboarding timelines depend on document readiness and approvals. Once employment contracts are signed and documents are in, onboarding typically takes 3–5 working days.
Most employment contracts must be in writing and in Portuguese. They should include job details, salary, benefits, working hours, and termination clauses, and follow Portuguese labor law and applicable CBAs.
Disclaimer
- Skuad Pte Limited (a Payoneer group company) and its affiliates & subsidiaries provide EoR, AoR, and contractor management services.
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