Employee, contractor or Employer of Record: how to choose
Compare local entity employment, genuine contracting and Employer of Record models for international hires from Switzerland, Germany or Austria.
Germany
Guides in this category assume the employer is a company based in Germany.
5 guides
Hiring in the EU from Germany
Guide for German employers on EU and EEA postings, local hires, A1 certificates, host-country notices, contractor status and EOR assessment.
Hiring in the United States from Germany: employer guide
Practical guide for German companies hiring US-based workers, covering state selection, payroll, Form I-9, employment rules, contractors, postings and EOR.
Hiring in the United Kingdom from DACH: employer guide
Guide for Swiss, German and Austrian companies hiring UK-based workers, covering PAYE, National Insurance, right to work, employment terms, contractors and EOR.
Hiring outside the EU from Germany
Guide for German employers on non-EU postings and hires, including coordination routes, Section 4 SGB IV, direct employment and EOR checks.