PortuGer, explained
Questions before you expand?
The practical answers on hiring, company setup and market entry in Portugal and Brazil.
01 What does PortuGer actually do?
We help international companies enter, hire and operate in Portugal and Brazil. Depending on your plans, this can include company setup, Employer of Record, recruitment, payroll, HR compliance, relocation and hands-on commercial validation.
02 Do we need to open a local company before hiring?
Not necessarily. You can hire through our Employer of Record (EOR) while PortuGer handles the local employment contract, payroll and statutory administration. If a local entity makes more sense, we can establish it and help you build the operating structure.
03 Should we use EOR or establish our own entity?
EOR is often best for a fast first hire, a small team or an initial market test. A local company is usually more efficient when you expect a larger permanent operation, local contracts or broader commercial activity. We compare both routes based on headcount, timeline, cost and risk — not on a one-size-fits-all model.
04 Can PortuGer recruit local talent for us?
Yes. We recruit across software, engineering, AI, operations, sales, finance and other specialist functions. We can support a single strategic hire or assemble a local team, then connect recruitment with contracts, onboarding, payroll and compliance.
05 What is included in your payroll and HR support?
Our scope can include monthly payroll and payslips, tax and social security filings, holiday and statutory salary calculations, onboarding and offboarding administration, annual reporting and practical HR compliance support. We define clearly what is included before work begins.
06 Can you help employees or founders relocate?
Yes. We coordinate immigration and visa support, tax and social security registration, accommodation search, local onboarding and family-related needs through our team and specialist partners. The exact route depends on nationality, employment structure and destination.
07 Do you only support expansion to Portugal?
No. Portugal is our European base, and we also support companies expanding into Brazil. This includes local setup, workforce solutions, partner identification, commercial validation and market-entry execution adapted to the very different realities of each country.
08 Can you test the market before we make a major investment?
Yes. Our market-entry work can validate target customers, pricing, channels and partnerships before you build a full local operation. We combine research with direct outreach and real market feedback, so the decision is based on evidence rather than a generic market report.
09 How quickly can we get started?
A first consultation and recommended structure can normally be prepared quickly once we understand your country, headcount, roles and timeline. Hiring through EOR is generally faster than establishing an entity; company formation, banking and immigration timelines depend on the specific case and the authorities involved.
10 Why work with PortuGer instead of a global platform?
Because expansion rarely stops at payroll software. You get a local, multilingual team that can connect employment, compliance, relocation and commercial execution — and speak directly with your management, employees and local partners when something needs to be solved.
Expansion. Human. Local. PortuGer.
