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Employer of Record in Germany.
G-P’s employer of record (EOR) model allows your company to start hiring talent in minutes via our global entity infrastructure. Unlike a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), G-P allows your company to expand your global footprint without the hassle of entity setup and management.
Our global employment products, including G-P Meridian Prime™ and G-P Meridian Core™, are backed by the largest team of HR and legal experts in the industry. We handle the growing complexities of compliant global expansion — so you can focus on opportunities ahead.
As a global EOR expert, we manage payroll, employment contract best practices, statutory and market norm benefits, employee expenses, as well as severance and termination. You’ll have peace of mind knowing you have a team of dedicated employment experts assisting with every hire. G-P allows you to harness the talent of the brightest people in 180+ countries around the world, quickly and easily.
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Payroll in Germany.
As a thriving European market, Germany is a great place to grow your business operations. Before you start hiring employees, it’s important to familiarize yourself with local labor laws and payroll regulations to stay compliant, avoid costly fines, and reduce unnecessary delays.
Hiring in 
Germany.
While Germany ranks 22 on the list of countries with the most business-friendly regulations. However, the nation’s strict worker protections — including how to recruit and hire, what benefits to offer, and how to stay compliant — can also be challenging to navigate if you’re not well-versed in the local laws.
Compensation & Benefits in Germany.
Compensation & Benefits in Germany.
Germany offers its employees many benefits under numerous compensation laws. Before expanding into Germany or incorporating a subsidiary, it is vital to understand what benefits are guaranteed to employees and what supplemental coverages you can offer to stay ahead of the competition.
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24daysAnnual vacation leave (min)
Germany Subsidiary.
Opening a subsidiary can be a long and complicated process. Germany has complex corporate laws as well as other additional requirements that lengthen the time it takes to open a subsidiary, and omission can lead to fines or shutdown if not handled correctly.
Germany Visas & Permits.
Germany has many different visa types available, which can make it tough to choose which is best for your team members. If you’re already in the midst of global growth, it can prove difficult to focus on obtaining work visas in Germany when you’re also dealing with hiring, payroll, compensation, benefits, and more.
Germany Contractors.
Germany Contractors.
As your company grows, you may hire globally to build out your enterprise. International independent contractors are an excellent resource to support various project needs. If you plan to hire contractors in Germany, you must understand how to hire this type of worker.