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Portuguese Employer of Record makes hiring remote employees easy. Hire and onboard talent with a compliant local contract without setting up a legal entity.

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Why choose us

We simplify Portuguese employment so you can scale faster with zero legal hassle.

  • Specialists in Portuguese employment law and regulations
  • Fast onboarding and smooth employee lifecycle management
  • Full control over your hires, zero administrative burden
  • We handle payroll, taxes, visas, and compliance
  • Trusted by global scale-ups and expanding enterprises

Our Success Stories

How global companies succeed with our expertise.

Octopus Marine

Goal

Attract and onboard international talent to drive business growth while staying fully compliant with Portuguese labour and immigration laws.

Solution

We provided full Employer of Record services—handling payroll, compliance, and IND sponsorship—so they could onboard quickly and focus on scaling their operations.

Blueforge Partners

Goal

Expand into new European markets by engaging top talent across borders—without the need to establish foreign entities.

Solution

We managed the entire employment process for their international hires—from work permits to local payroll—enabling fast, compliant global hiring without red tape.

Ingredients4U

Goal

Grow their global team by hiring top talent across multiple countries—while remaining compliant and controlling costs.

Solution

Our Employer of Record solution enabled them to hire full-time employees abroad without setting up local entities, ensuring compliance in contracts, tax, and payroll.

What they say about us..

After weeks of searching and chasing different providers I was introduced to Shifter’s Portuguese Employer of Record service. From the start they were helpful, attentive and rapid in applying for my permit or responding to me. Trying to get a visa or work permit is a stressful time filled with mystery – with Portuguese Employer of Record I felt confident and well looked after. I would highly recommend Portuguese Employer or Record to anyone going through this process, they were excellent.

Nic Brauer EU Campaigns Lead Crowdcube

“Snelle + betrouwbare service! en vriendelijk personeel dat met je mee denkt.”
Translated to English: Fast + reliable service! and friendly staff who think along with you.”

Pieter V

“After weeks of searching and chasing different providers I was introduced to Shifter’s Portuguese Employer of Record service. From the start they were helpful, attentive and rapid in applying for my permit or responding to me. Trying to get a visa or work permit is a stressful time filled with mystery – with Portuguese Employer of Record I felt confident and well looked after. I would highly recommend Portuguese Employer or Record to anyone going through this process, they were excellent.”

Nic Brauer EU Campaigns Lead Crowdcube

After weeks of searching and chasing different providers I was introduced to Shifter’s Portuguese Employer of Record service. From the start they were helpful, attentive and rapid in applying for my permit or responding to me. Trying to get a visa or work permit is a stressful time filled with mystery – with Portuguese Employer of Record I felt confident and well looked after. I would highly recommend Portuguese Employer or Record to anyone going through this process, they were excellent.

Nic Brauer EU Campaigns Lead Crowdcube

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