Hire Employees in Portugal
Mandatory Benefits
- ✓ Social security — 23.75% employer contribution
- ✓ 13th and 14th salary payments (holiday and Christmas)
- ✓ 22 days paid annual leave
- ✓ Meal allowance (widely provided)
- ✓ Paid sick leave via social security
Hiring in Portugal with Pynk
Portugal has become a leading European hub for technology and remote talent, with Lisbon and Porto attracting startups, engineers, and digital professionals from across the world.
Why Companies Hire in Portugal
- Growing, highly skilled technology workforce
- Strong English proficiency and multilingual talent
- Attractive time zone bridging the Americas and Europe
- Competitive costs within the Eurozone
Key Employment Considerations
Portuguese employment includes mandatory 13th and 14th salary payments, meal allowances, and employer social-security contributions of 23.75%. Termination rules and probation periods are clearly defined by the Labour Code.
Pynk’s Portugal team ensures compliant contracts, Segurança Social contributions, and payroll handling.
Hire in Portugal in 48 hours
Pynk becomes the legal employer. You manage the work. We handle contracts, payroll, taxes, and benefits — all fully compliant.
View PricingPynk maintains owned legal entities in Portugal. Our in-country legal team ensures every contract, filing, and payment meets local requirements.
Cost Estimator
How much does it cost to hire in Portugal?
Enter an annual salary below to see a side-by-side comparison of the true employment cost in Portugal versus a flat Pynk EOR fee — including employer taxes, mandatory benefits, and multi-employee savings.
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3-way comparison: Pynk EOR · Own Entity · Own Entity + Transfer Pricing
Full-time employees · employer statutory costs apply · $499/mo Pynk fee
OECD range 7–12%
Ready to hire your first employee in Portugal?
Our Portugal experts are ready to onboard your new hire within 48 hours of contract signing. Zero entity setup. Zero legal risk.