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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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180+ countries
Germany has a range of different work visas available, the main types being the:
The requirements may vary depending on where the employee will be relocating to/which immigration office is responsible for the application but in general, the following documents will be necessary:
There are three step to getting a work visa in Germany if the employee is based outside of Germany, then they must
Getting a work visa when the employee is based inside of Germany is not so straightforward, however Horizons is here to help.
Nearly everyone has to apply for a visa for employment at the German embassy or consulate in their home country before entering Germany.
There are several special note about work visas in Germany:
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.
The EU Blue Cars allow holders to work and reside in any EU Country. Applicants of the EU Blue Card must have spent 3 years completing higher education in the EU, or have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the EU. You can also obtain a EU Blue Card if you have a university education and have a job offer to a position with a that is skilled labor. Holders of the EU Blue Card must have a salary that is 20%-50% higher than the average.
Yes, if dependents are also travelling to Germany, their details can usually be added to the employee’s application form. Alternatively, employees’ dependents can usually immigrate to Germany on a family reunification visa.
According to the German government, the visa process could take between 6 and 8 weeks.
The standard period of validity in Germany for a EU Blue Card holder is four years. However, if the employment contract is of shorter duration, the EU Blue Card will be issued for, or extended to, the duration of the contract plus three months. For example, a standard 18 month contract means the EU Blue Card will be valid for 21 months.
In Germany, a global employer of record (EOR) is not allowed to sponsor work visas. This is where Horizons can help your business. We have our own entity under a labor-leasing license (Arbeitnehmerüberlassungsgesetz AÜG). We can employ your staff on an unlimited (open-ended) contract, but they will be deployed for you for a maximum of 18 continuous months.
Please inquire about a free consultation to discuss your EOR and visa project circumstances in Germany.
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71 Robinson Road #13-153
Singapore 068895
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Skalitzer Str. 85/86
10997, Berlin
+49 30 3119 9653
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Austin, Texas 78704
+1 (737) 265-6065
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