Employer of Record (EOR)
EOR - Employer of Record in Portugal, Spain and Italy
Employ Compliantly Across Southern Europe without Setting Up a Local Entity.
Expanding your team into Portugal, Spain, and Italy means navigating a new employment law framework, a new payroll system, new tax obligations, and new compliance risks. All while trying to run and grow your business.
BRIDGE IN’s Employer of Record service removes that complexity entirely. We become the legal employer of your team in Portugal, Spain, and Italy, handling every employment obligation on your behalf, so you can hire fast, stay compliant, and focus on what matters.
Onboarding in 24-48 hours · No entity required
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WHAT IS AN EMPLOYER OF RECORD?
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party company that legally employs workers on your behalf in a foreign market. The EOR holds the employment contracts, manages payroll, handles tax and social security filings, administers benefits and ensures full compliance with local labour law, while you retain complete day-to-day management of your team.
It is the fastest, lowest-risk way to hire in a new country without incorporating a local entity.
How BRIDGE IN's EOR Service Works
1Initial Consultation
You identify your candidate — with or without BRIDGE IN’s recruitment support. We advise you on local salary benchmarks, benefits and employment best practices for your target market.
2Agreement and Onboarding
BRIDGE IN prepares a compliant local employment contract and onboards your new hire. For candidates already identified, onboarding can be completed in as little as 24 hours.
3Employment Management
BRIDGE IN employs your team member locally — handling payroll, tax withholding, social security contributions, benefits administration and all statutory filings.
4Day-to-Day Operations
Your employee reports directly to you and works as a fully integrated member of your team. BRIDGE IN manages the legal and administrative employment layer in the background.
5Ongoing Compliance
BRIDGE IN monitors local regulatory changes and ensures your employment arrangements remain fully compliant at all times — including any updates to labour law, social security rates or collective agreements.
Employer of Record by Country
Employer of Record in
Portugal
Portugal is BRIDGE IN’s primary and most established EOR market. With a multilingual, highly skilled workforce, competitive employment costs and EU membership, Portugal is the most common first move for companies expanding into Southern Europe. BRIDGE IN is a certified Portuguese entity and a certified employer under the IFICI tax incentive programme (formerly NHR).
Employer of Record in
Spain
Spain offers scale — a larger domestic market, a deep and diverse talent pool, and strong commercial and technical infrastructure. BRIDGE IN manages the full complexity of Spanish labour law, social security and collective bargaining compliance on your behalf.
Employer of Record in
Italy
Italy’s employment environment is among the most complex in Europe — with mandatory CCNLs, TFR severance accrual and strong employee protections requiring precise local knowledge. BRIDGE IN handles every aspect of Italian employment compliance, so you can access Italy’s world-class talent without the administrative burden.
Clear, tailored pricing
Employer of Record pricing depends on the country, role, and level of support required. We provide clear, upfront pricing based on your specific setup.
EOR
Essential
€300 / Employee
(per month)
- Up to 2 employees
- Limited Support
- Standard Benefits
EOR
Advanced
€390 / Employee
(per month)
Best Value
- Up to 10 employees
- 20 Support Requests / Year
- Standard Benefits
EOR
Premium
€520 / Employee
(per month)
- Any Team Size
- Unlimited
- Customisable benefits
What BRIDGE IN Manages on Your Behalf
Regardless of which market you operate in, BRIDGE IN's EOR service covers:
Local employment contracts compliant with national labour law
Monthly payroll processing and payslip generation
Employer and employee social security contributions
Income tax withholding and remittance to local authorities
Mandatory benefits — holiday pay, statutory bonuses, meal allowances
Collective bargaining agreement (CBA/CCNL/convenio) compliance, where applicable
Expense management and reimbursement
Benefits management and local provider coordination
Ongoing HR support and compliance monitoring
Termination support and offboarding procedures
EOR vs. Foreign Employer Registration. What's the Difference?
BRIDGE IN offers two models for companies that want to hire in Southern Europe without incorporating a local entity:
Employer of Record (EOR)
BRIDGE IN is the legal employer. The employment contract is between your employee and BRIDGE IN. We assume full employment liability and manage all compliance on your behalf. Ideal for companies that want a fully outsourced, risk-free employment solution
Foreign Employer Registration
Your company is registered directly as the employer in the local market, without incorporating a local entity. The employment contract is between you and your employee — giving you full direct control over the employment relationship. Employment liability sits with your company. BRIDGE IN manages the registration and ongoing compliance requirements.
Not sure which model is right for you? Our team can advise based on your structure, team size and long-term plans.
Why BRIDGE IN for EOR
BRIDGE IN is not a generic global EOR platform. We are a Southern Europe specialist — a local team with deep, hands-on knowledge of employment law, payroll practice and compliance requirements in Portugal, Spain and Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Employer of Record in southern Europe
What is an Employer of Record (EOR)?
An Employer of Record is a third-party company that legally employs workers on your behalf in a foreign market. The EOR holds the employment contracts, manages payroll, handles tax and social security obligations and ensures full compliance with local labour law — while you retain full day-to-day management of your team.
How quickly can BRIDGE IN onboard a new hire?
For candidates already identified, BRIDGE IN can complete onboarding in as little as 48 hours. If you are outsourcing both recruitment and EOR to BRIDGE IN, the full process of screening, shortlisting and onboarding typically takes up to 4 weeks.
Do I need a local entity to use BRIDGE IN's EOR service?
No. That is the core value of the EOR model — you can hire compliantly in Portugal, Spain or Italy without registering a local entity. BRIDGE IN provides the legal employment infrastructure on your behalf.
Is using an EOR legal in Portugal, Spain and Italy?
Yes. EOR services are fully legal and widely used across all three markets. BRIDGE IN operates with fully owned local entities and in-country infrastructure in each market, ensuring complete compliance with local employment law.
Can I transition from EOR to my own local entity later?
Yes. EOR is often used as a transitional solution while companies validate a market or prepare for full incorporation. BRIDGE IN supports the transition from EOR to a locally incorporated entity and can manage the full incorporation process when you are ready.
What is the IFICI programme and does it apply to EOR employees?
IFICI (formerly NHR — Non-Habitual Resident) is a Portuguese tax incentive programme that grants significant tax benefits to highly qualified professionals who become tax residents in Portugal. Eligible income is taxed at a fixed 20% rate for up to 10 years, with foreign-source income generally exempt. BRIDGE IN is a certified employer under the IFICI programme, meaning employees hired through our EOR model who relocate to Portugal may qualify.
Does BRIDGE IN offer EOR for all types of roles?
Yes. BRIDGE IN has extensive experience managing EOR for tech, engineering, sales, customer success, operations and shared services teams across Southern Europe.
What happens if I need to terminate an employee hired through BRIDGE IN's EOR?
BRIDGE IN is not a generic global EOR platform. We are a Southern Europe specialist — a local team with deep, hands-on knowledge of employment law, payroll practice and compliance requirements in Portugal, Spain and Italy.
