Build your Germany team
With white-glove localized support. At just $299/month.
Get compliant employment contracts, local payroll, and expert-backed onboarding, all in one place via our platform in Germany.
- Hire & pay without setting up a local entity
- Handle full-time employees and contractors
- Onboard in 3–5 business days
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Trusted by global leaders across industries
Our clients include SaaS, logistics, e-commerce companies across sectors that are looking to grow their business globally. Become one of them.
Tap into Germany’s skilled talent pool
Skilled, English and German-speaking professionals
Tech, finance, support, you’ll find talent across every function
Global market reach
Hire in Germany and access EU customers, partners, and talent
Ready to work
A remote-ready workforce with global experience means less training, more output
Exploring entity setup in Germany for hiring? Think again
It’s complex, expensive, and comes with strict legal obligations
Why deal with compliance alone?
Germany’s employment laws are very complex and cover everything, from fixed-term limits and probation rules to sector-specific agreements and mandatory benefits. Additionally, in Germany, unions are very common along with works councils and industry-wide CBAs.
Payroll isn’t just a monthly transfer
You’re managing income tax (Lohnsteuer), public pension contributions, sick pay rules, and 13th-month bonuses, plus varying trade taxes across municipalities.
The need to set up a legal entity?
With us, you can onboard via our platform, and we will hire the employees or contractors legally with minimal delays and risk, and help get a global team off the ground effortlessly and at speed.
3–5 days onboarding with employment contracts, payroll, and tax setup ready to go.
Employment Contracts
We support full-time, part-time, fixed-term, and agency employment in line with the German Civil Code,Collective Bargaining Agreements andAuG Regulations specific to our business in Germany. . All contracts reflect mandatory wage brackets, weekly working hours, leave entitlements, and termination clauses.
Background checks
For sensitive roles, reference checks and criminal record verification through German authorities could be required. These are case specific and only in legally exceptional situations.
The following services are available as add-ons, based on your hiring needs. Please contact us for more information on the availability of these services as per local laws.
We strive to follow every rule to the letter
Public pension insurance
Employees and employers are mandated to contribute to state pension calculated based on the salary. These regulations are complex to navigate however, our solution takes care of this so you don’t have to.
We stay ahead, so you never fall behind
Labour Compliance
Our team of experts keeps track of all the country-specific legal changes, obligations, employer-mandated requirements, etc. This is a crucial infrastructure already built into our offering so any company can be assured that all has been taken care of regarding the employees on the platform.
Employees get what they are legally entitled to
Paid vacation
Employees are legally entitled to vacation under the provisions set down by the European Union. In Germany, a minimum of 20 paid days off per year (based on a five-day workweek) is the statutory minimum. Many employers offer 25–30 days, depending on internal policies or collective agreements.
Sick leave
Employees in general receive full pay for the first six weeks of illness, after which statutory health insurance provides sickness benefits. This is all taken car of under our platform.
Maternity & parental leave
Expectant mothers get eight weeks of mandatory paid leave once the child is born, with an optional six weeks to be taken before birth, both of which are covered at full salary. Parents can take up to three years of unpaid parental leave per child.
Letting go is hard; doing it wrong is worse. Let us help you handle it better!
Employee-initiated termination
Employees may resign by providing notice as outlined in their employment contract. Standard notice periods range from four weeks to several months, depending on tenure and role.
Employer-initiated termination
Terminations must be legally justified and follow strict notice rules under German labor law. Dismissals without notice are only allowed in cases of serious misconduct.
We help you conduct all terminations legally, with proper documentation, aligned with German employment protection standards.
More value, lower monthly cost
Full-time employees
Starting at
$299
/month
- Localized employment agreements
- Payroll processing with statutory deductions
- White-glove onboarding in 3–5 business days
- Dedicated account managers
- Fast, localised support (24-hour SLA)
- Optional services: background checks, expat support, and more
Contractor
Starting at
$19
/month
- Payments in 70 currencies
- Invoice tracking
- Time logging and time off management
- Localized assistance for employers and contractors
Trusted by businesses worldwide
Jon Santavy
Managing Partner, Simwell
Payoneer Workforce Management has been a game-changer for us, completely transforming the way we manage our global team. Payoneer Workforce Management’s digital onboarding has made our international payments as easy as our domestic ones. Payroll management that used to take hours is now error-free and takes just a few minutes.
Lavinia Davison
Global Head of Talent & Operations, OpenSolar
Payoneer Workforce Management, has been a key partner in our international expansion. Their seamless onboarding process and compliance expertise have allowed us to focus on our core mission which is to accelerate the world’s transition from fossil fuels to solar energy.
Brian Butcher
EVP, Corporate Development, PureRed
Payoneer Workforce Management made our team expansion possible, handling the complex onboarding and payroll processes across six different countries with ease. Their local expertise ensured our compliance, letting us focus on what we do best—serving our clients.
Bret Michaelsen
Human Resources Director, VRP Consulting
Payoneer Workforce Management’s solutions empowered us to scale our workforce globally with ease, ensuring timely payroll, compliance, and a seamless onboarding experience—all on one powerful platform.
Shaik Mohammed Shabaz
Head of Human Resources & Administration, Microsense
Payoneer Workforce Management simplified our contractor engagement from start to finish. Their platform covered onboarding, payments, and compliance, making our expansion into new markets practically frictionless.
Why do companies choose Payoneer Workforce Management to hire in Germany?
Transparent, Flat Pricing
Starting at $299 for Workforce Management with 100% transparency in the fee structure. Consistent cost regardless of seniority, role type, or team size
White-Glove Onboarding
Dedicated account manager for both you & the employees. Enjoy localized support across time zones
Additional Local Support
Background checks (where permissible), health insurance,
Deep Integrations
Integrate with 70+ tools across HRIS, accounting, and time-tracking. No process disruption. Just smooth operations
Mobile App
Stay in control wherever you are. The Payoneer Workforce Management app supports both employers and contractors
User-Friendly Interface
With an interface that’s clean and ready to go, Payoneer Workforce Management is designed for busy teams that dislike a steep learning curve
The all-in-one platform for global hiring
160+
Countries covered
70
Currencies for payroll
24×5
Dedicated Support
100%
Transparency in fees
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Yes. With Payoneer Workforce Management’s solution, we can legally employ full-time team members in Germany by assigning them to your company in line with local AuG laws without opening a local office or entity.
Setting up a legal entity in Germany can be expensive and complex due to strict tax, labor, and reporting regulations. Payoneer’s Workforce Management solution hires employees quickly while staying compliant with German employment laws without opening a local branch.
We handle onboarding, employment contracts, payroll, tax deductions (Lohnsteuer, social contributions), statutory benefits, and offboarding, so you stay compliant with German labor law etc.
While bonuses aren’t mandatory generally, an EOR may be able to help structure and manage them based on internal policies or collective agreements. They can also support the setup of statutory and supplemental benefits to help attract and retain talent.
Typically, within 3–5 business days, contracts, tax setup, and payroll are included.
Wage tax, payroll, and employment compliance are typically managed by Payoneer Workforce Management under our platform.
Our Workforce Management pricing starts at $xxx/month per employee. Contractor management starts at $19/month.
The information on this page reflects the details available at the time of publication. For the most up-to-date information, please consult a Payoneer WFM representative or account executive.