How Trustwork easily could hire in Portugal with a NRP

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. While they had strong HR and payroll expertise, they didn't have hands-on experience with the specific Portuguese regulations and processes. Setting up a local entity was not an attractive option as 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.

Trustwork partnered with Parakar to leverage their NRP (Non-Residential Payroll) service, which provided more than just payroll processing. Parakar's team provided local guidance, ensured full compliance, and acted 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. The Portuguese registrations and local requirements were new to Trustwork, but Parakar was responsive, patient, and guided them through every step of the setup process.

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. The partnership was cost-effective, as Trustwork was able to hire and pay someone in Portugal without having to set up their own entity, and it was cheaper than an Employer of Record solution. The combination of responsiveness, practical guidance, and deep local knowledge made international hiring in Portugal both manageable and cost-effective for Trustwork.