Hire across Portugal without setting up a local entity. Peak's people-first approach lets you employ, pay and support talent while we handle IRS, Segurança Social and full employment-law compliance.
Portugal combines a growing tech scene, strong English proficiency and an attractive base on Europe's Atlantic edge - and you can hire here without a local entity.
Lisbon and Porto are fast-rising European tech and startup hubs.
A young, well-educated workforce with strong English proficiency.
Cultural and commercial links to Brazil, Africa and the Americas.
Steady growth and sustained investment in innovation.
Clear statutory rules under the Portuguese Labour Code.
We help you weigh whether Portugal fits your values, not just the opportunity.
For most teams entering Portugal, an EOR is faster, cheaper and lower-risk than establishing a local entity.
| Portugal entity setup | Peak EOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lda. from €1 share capital, plus registration and ongoing compliance | No setup costs, transparent monthly pricing |
| Time to hire | Can be same-day (Empresa na Hora), plus tax and social-security setup | 2-4 weeks, full compliance included |
| Ideal for | 10+ employees, permanent commitment, local board needs | Testing markets, 1-20 employees, flexibility needed |
Your upfront entity cost with Peak. Skip company formation, Segurança Social registration and the ongoing compliance overhead - with the freedom to scale up or down without complications.
We'll tell you when setting up your own entity makes more sense. Our goal is your success, not our commission.
Portuguese pay runs across 14 payments and a Labour Code reform is under discussion for 2026. We keep every contract, contribution and filing correct - so you don't have to track it.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Income tax (IRS) | 12.5-48% progressive, plus a solidarity surcharge on high earners |
| Social security (TSU) | 23.75% employer / 11% employee |
| 13th & 14th month | Christmas and holiday allowances, each one month's pay |
| Filing | Monthly to Segurança Social and the tax authority (AT) |
Actual local employment specialists - not outsourced advice. TeamHub gives you compliant templates and instant payslips, with human help whenever you need it.
Deep knowledge of the Portuguese Labour Code and Segurança Social, a real in-house team and a business-for-good ethos - we measure success beyond profit.
Local specialists who know the market and the rules on the ground.
Employment lawyers in-house, not outsourced advice.
Certified specialists, ready for multi-currency operations.
No hidden fees, no billable hours, no surprises.
B1G1 partner, B Corp certified, Planet Mark certified.
TeamHub keeps you informed; humans handle the hard bits.
Hiring your first person in Portugal is just the start. We support the whole journey.
Disputes, performance issues and cultural integration, handled with care.
Stay ahead of law changes, regulatory updates and best practice.
Scale your team, enter new markets and get strategic advice.
Redundancy, restructuring and legal complications, expertly navigated.
Portugal offers a growing tech scene and multilingual talent, but pay runs across 14 payments and reform is under discussion. Getting contracts, social security and the mandatory allowances right from the start matters.
