Key facts at a glance
Currency
EUR
Employer cost
≈ 23.75%
Payroll cycle
14 payments
Probation
90–240 days
Notice period
15–75 days
Annual leave
22 working days
Working hours
40 hours / week
Capital
Lisbon
What employers should know
- Holiday and Christmas allowances
- Meal allowance customary
- Fast-growing remote-work hub
Contracts
Employment contracts in Portugal should set out salary, hours (40 hours / week), probation (90–240 days) and notice terms. We issue locally compliant contracts in days.
Payroll & taxes
Payroll typically runs 14 payments in EUR. Employer social contributions are around ≈ 23.75% of gross salary.
Leave & benefits
Employees are entitled to 22 working days of annual leave plus public holidays. Competitive packages often add health cover and allowances.
Termination
Notice is 15–75 days. Terminations must follow local procedure — our specialists manage it to reduce risk.
Figures are indicative and change regularly. Confirm current rules with our team before making an offer.