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SALARY PAYMENT IN Euro (EUR, €)
CONTRACT LANGUAGES German / English
PAYROLL TAX 20.66%
PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly
TIME TO HIRE 48 hours
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Yes there is. However, unlike other European 13th month pay, in German there is a legal distinction made between a 13th month payment and a Christmas bonus. The 13th month pay is salary, whereas the Christmas bonus (14th month) is a special bonus intended to pay additional holiday expenses.
13th month pay in Germany will be the amount of a full month’s of wages as a year-end bonus.
The 13th month pay is paid in Germany at the end of the year, which is at the end of December.
It depends on the structure of the employment contract. However, in Germany, typically the 13th month pay amount is an extra payment by the employer.
Yes, 13th month pay in Germany is taxable.
Your business can easily hire employees in Germany without opening a local entity. We handle local employment law, complex tax regulations, and international payroll in 180+ countries worldwide. All you need to do is focus on your business.
In Germany, 13th month pay is not required, but it is an expected standard.
Yes. In Germany there is a legal distinction between 13th month pay and the Christmas bonus. Both bonus payments are expected annually as a standard in Germany.
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Headquarters – Singapore
71 Robinson Road #13-153
Singapore 068895
+65 3105 1170
Skalitzer Str. 85/86
10997, Berlin
+49 30 3119 9653
1700 S. Lamar Blvd Suite 338
Austin, Texas 78704
+1 (737) 265-6065
See more locations
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