Nearshoring to Portugal: A Smarter Way to Develop Software for Dutch Businesses

Discover how CC.Talent’s new Portugal nearshoring service empowers Dutch companies with cost-efficient, EU-aligned development.

CC.Talent is expanding its European footprint with the launch of a new nearshoring service in Portugal! Offering companies a new way to scale their development capacity within the EU.

As the demand for experienced software developers continues to rise, more organizations are rethinking how they build and grow their technical teams. Traditional offshoring isn’t always the right fit, and local hiring often brings high costs and long lead times.

With its new Portugal nearshoring model, CC.Talent provides a strategic alternative tailored for B2B decision makers, CTOs, and business leaders seeking reliable, high-quality engineering power without the complexity of expanding their local workforce.

Why Portugal? 

For businesses in Western Europe, the cost of hiring senior developers locally has increased significantly. In the Netherlands, Senior Devs with 6 to 10 years of experience can expect a 14% salary increase. For mid-level devs, this is even higher with a whopping 24% increase (source).

Mid-level developers in the Netherlands see their salaries increase by 23.8%.

Portugal offers a compelling alternative. Portuguese software engineers represent excellent value, with competitive salary ranges compared to other parts of Europe, allowing companies to scale teams faster and more cost-effectively while maintaining strong technical quality.

Beyond cost, Portugal provides an operational environment that supports European businesses. With both countries inside the EU, data protection, employment frameworks, and compliance requirements are naturally aligned. This EU-law alignment significantly reduces the legal overhead typically associated with cross-border outsourcing.

Balanced Collaboration Across Time Zones

Unlike traditional offshoring locations, Portugal sits just one hour behind most Western EU countries. This creates an advantage for companies with agile workflows that require consistent daily collaboration. While our teams in the Philippines continue to successfully support many clients, even across larger time zone gaps, the Portugal hub offers an option for companies whose projects benefit from more overlapping business hours.
It’s not about one model being better than another; it’s about giving you the right outsourcing structure that fits your needs and processes.

Working Styles That Fit European Laws and Frameworks

Working with Portugal-based teams also brings a familiar professional rhythm. While our Southeast Asia teams excel in adaptability, service culture, and long-term dedication, some European clients prefer collaboration styles that feel closer to home. Portugal simply offers an additional working style, one that mirrors European business norms and expectations.
This ensures that Dutch companies can choose the collaboration environment that suits them best, whether nearshore or offshore.

CC.Talent: Expanding Your Options, Strengthening Your Capability

Our mission is to provide flexible, scalable, global talent solutions. With Portugal added to our delivery centers, Dutch businesses now have a powerful mix of nearshoring and offshoring options, letting you build teams with the right cost structure, timezone, and working culture for your goals.

If you’re exploring new ways to scale your development capabilities, CC.Talent’s Portugal nearshoring service may be your next strategic advantage.