All About Hiring Employees in Portugal
Get the information you need to hire in Portugal and learn how Justworks EOR can help you streamline international hiring and manage employees abroad.
The Benefits of an EOR for Hiring in Portugal
Hiring compliantly in Portugal can be difficult for employers with limited time and resources, but that doesn’t have to be the case with a global EOR provider like Justworks.
Justworks EOR helps you manage local HR processes for direct employment such as work visas and permits, benefits, payroll, background checks, and more. Our experts will provide hyper-local insights into hiring and managing employees in Portugal. With our transparent pricing, start with one employee and scale up at your own pace.
Options for Hiring in Portugal
Opening Up an Entity
Setting up an entity in Portugal can take months since it requires a nuanced understanding of Portuguese labor laws and best hiring practices.
You’ll need to:
Set up a local branch with a local bank account
Register with local institutions
Maintain a presence in the country
Find law partners
Hire an accounting firm to run payroll
Hire an internal HR team
Figuring out all the steps to set up an entity can feel daunting. That’s why many companies choose to partner with a global EOR service like Justworks to skip the costly process of entity incorporation and setup.
Portugal Protections Against Discrimination
Employers looking to hire within the country should be wary of Portugal’s strong anti-discrimination laws. During the interview process, employers should make sure the questions they’re asking don’t violate employee anti-discrimination protections. Portugal also has many employee protection laws, so drafting strong employment contracts is crucial.
Drafting Employment Agreements
Employment contracts in Portugal are strongly encouraged to protect the employment relationship and should be translated into Portuguese. Employers should draft a comprehensive employment contract before the employee’s start date.
All employment contracts in Portugal should include details on:
Identification of the parties
Job description
Compensation
Working hours
Duration of the contract
Termination conditions
Probation period
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 more quickly. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.
