Employment overview in Germany
Hiring in Germany requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Germany without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is EUR and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is German, and contracts must comply with Germany employment law.
Key employment laws in Germany
- Working hours40 hrs/week
- Probation periodUp to 6 months
- Notice period4 weeks statutory
- Paid annual leave20 days minimum (24 typical)
- Public holidays9–13 (state)
- Minimum wage€12.41/hr
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Germany
Payroll in Germany runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~21% on top of gross. EOR World handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Germany
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~21% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Germany?
- Hire in Germany in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Germany employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in EUR on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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