Employing in Portugal? Get it right from the start.

Whether you're hiring in Portugal for the first time or figuring out if EOR is the right fit, a 30-minute conversation with our team will give you the clarity to move forward with confidence.

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How it works

How our Employer of Record solution works in Portugal

In Portugal, we act as the local legal employer and take the complexity off your plate. Our in-country experts handle the employment work carefully and consistently, with compliance at the centre of every decision. You get steady, hands-on support and a white-glove service that keeps hiring abroad simple and secure.

Onboarding

Streamlined onboarding

Quickly see what is required for a compliant hire in Portugal, from contract terms to core statutory requirements like leave, notice periods, and contributions.

Our HR, Legal, and Payroll teams ensure every international hire is onboarded smoothly, quickly and compliantly.

Employee onboarding view showing new hire status, country assignment, and employment progress from onboarding to active employment.

Employment Contracts

Locally compliant contracts, managed end-to-end

We provide Portugal-specific templates produced by local legal experts and keep them updated as regulations change.

You can send contracts directly from our EOR platform, track progress in real time, and maintain a clear, transparent approval flow.

Employment agreement management interface showing signed contracts, required documents, employer obligations, and completion status across multiple countries.

Payroll

Global payroll you can trust, every month, everywhere

We handle every part of payroll for your global team, from salary calculations and statutory deductions to benefits, with complete accuracy.

All employer costs are rolled into one monthly invoice, and we align every payroll run with local regulations and reporting requirements in Portugal so you stay compliant without the extra admin.

Boundless Employer of Record payroll interface showing estimated payroll costs by country, one-time and recurring payments, and upcoming payroll deadlines.

Benefits

Complete, locally compliant employee benefit packages

We take care of all statutory benefits for your employees in Portugal, from paid leave to social protections and mandatory contributions.

With our guidance, you can add premium benefits and local perks that keep your global packages competitive.

Terminations

Compliant offboarding in every country

Terminating employment relationships internationally is exactly where “mostly compliant” is not good enough.

We give you precise, country-specific guidance on notice periods, documentation, and legal steps so you can end employment without risk or worry. Our team stays close on every case, so each exit is fair and compliant.

Boundless platform showing termination guidance and offboarding advice, with country-specific probation and dismissal procedures displayed for an employee.

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Samantha Theobald, Chief People Officer, Next 15 Group

“We switched to Boundless because their team truly feel like HR advisors; they listen to our requirements and make suggestions for the best ways to proceed.”

Phil Cuming, CEO, Comnexa

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Employer of Record (EOR)

Agent of Record (AOR)

Employer of Record (EOR)

Employer of Record (EOR)

  • Compliant employment backed by local experts in 110+ countries
  • Boundless acts as the legal employer, handling payroll, taxes, benefits and HR for your global teams
  • One clear and consolidated invoice covering everything, everywhere
From £147 per employee/month
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Agent of Record (AOR)

Agent of Record (AOR)

  • Global contractor management in 160+ countries
  • Locally compliant contractor agreements, vetted by legal experts
  • Quick, accurate payments in over 70 currencies
  • Built-in IP protection under the laws of the countries where your contractors work
From £75 per contractor/month
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  • Complete employment support

    Hire full time employees without opening entities. Boundless acts as the legal employer in each country.

  • Quick expansion

    Expand into new markets quickly with ready-to-use employment infrastructure in 110+ countries.

  • Global payroll

    Pay people on time with statutory benefits and taxes handled in every location.

  • Appropriate worker classification

    Convert non-compliant independent contractors to fully compliant employees.

  • Proper classification of independent contractors

    Ensure every contractor is correctly classified, with the right tax forms, payment structures, and management practices in 160+ countries.

  • Background checks

    Bring contractors on board with confidence, knowing every verification has been done properly before day one.

  • Contract preparation

    Issue contracts that are fully aligned with local employment law, with every term clear and agreed before work begins.

  • Invoicing and payment management

    Pay contractors accurately and on time, every time, without chasing invoices or second-guessing the numbers.

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about employing international teams, including practical information on compliance, payroll, pricing, and country coverage.

Yes, you can use Boundless alongside your existing entities.

Many companies choose to centralise employment, payroll, and compliance through Boundless even when they operate local entities. This helps reduce internal complexity, consolidate processes, and extend coverage to countries where you do not yet have a local presence, all within a single system.

EOR platforms ensure HR compliance by acting as the legal employer and applying each country’s labour laws, tax rules, payroll regulations, and statutory benefits to every hire. They maintain local entities, use in-country specialists, and update contracts and payroll as rules change, creating a unified compliance framework across global operations.

Our pricing starts at €175/$199 per employee per month for Employer of Record services, but final costs are determined by the complexity of the legislative environments in the countries you are interested in employing in. This fee applies across supported countries and is billed monthly alongside payroll and statutory employment costs.

Transition timelines vary based on team size and operational complexity. Smaller teams may transition more quickly, while larger, multi-country teams may take longer to ensure a smooth and compliant handover. Your new EOR will work closely with you to create a transition plan that fits your specific needs and timeline.

With an EOR, companies can hire internationally within a few days because the provider already has local entities, payroll systems, and compliant employment frameworks. You share candidate details, and the EOR prepares contracts, sets up payroll, manages statutory benefits, and ensures onboarding meets local laws, making it one of the fastest global hiring methods.

Boundless supports employment in 110+ countries via Employer of Record and contractor management in 160+ countries via Agent of Record. In each supported country, we provide compliant employment contracts, payroll processing, statutory benefits administration, and local employment support. Available countries and detailed country guides are published on our website and updated as coverage expands.