How Trustwork easily could hire in Portugal with a NRP

The challenge

Trustwork, a Switzerland-based company supporting innovative and fast-growing businesses across fintech, biotech, IT, industrial services, and e-commerce with tailor-made HR and fiduciary services, wanted to expand their team internationally.

When they decided to hire a professional living in Portugal, they quickly realised that the local employment framework, social security setup, and compliance requirements in Portugal were significantly different from Switzerland.

“We wanted to hire someone based in Portugal. While we have strong HR and payroll expertise, we didn’t have hands-on experience with the specific Portuguese regulations and processes.”

Setting up a local entity was not an attractive option. It would take time, create additional administration, and add unnecessary costs. Trustwork needed a solution that allowed them to hire compliantly in Portugal, without slowing down their business.

The approach

Trustwork was looking for a partner who could do more than just process payroll. They needed a team that could provide local guidance, ensure full compliance, and act as a reliable point of contact throughout the setup.

With Parakar’s NRP service, the full Portuguese employment setup was handled compliantly and efficiently. From registrations to monthly payroll runs, Parakar supported Trustwork throughout the entire process and remained available for questions whenever needed.

“Portuguese registrations and local requirements were new to us. Parakar was responsive, patient, and guided us through every step of the setup.”

The result

Thanks to Parakar’s support, Trustwork successfully hired and paid their new employee in Portugal without establishing a local entity. The setup was completed smoothly, allowing the company to stay focused on its core business while remaining fully compliant with local regulations.

“We were able to hire and pay someone in Portugal without having to set up our own entity, and it’s cheaper than an Employer of Record.”

Why this matters

This successful partnership shows how companies can expand internationally in a smart and flexible way. By using Parakar’s NRP service, businesses gain access to local expertise, fast support, and a compliant setup, without the long-term commitment of entity formation.

For Trustwork, the combination of responsiveness, practical guidance, and deep local knowledge made international hiring in Portugal both manageable and cost-effective.

Thinking about hiring in Portugal?

Whether you want to test a new market or hire your first employee abroad, Parakar helps you stay compliant without unnecessary complexity.

Get in touch with our experts and discover how our services can support your expansion in Portugal.