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Best EOR providers in Germany: shortlist and how to choose

The Germany-specific questions that separate strong providers from weak ones, and a shortlist to compare.

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Choosing an EOR for Germany is mostly about compliance with the Temporary Employment Act (AÜG). Because German authorities usually treat EOR arrangements as employee leasing, the provider needs a valid leasing licence, and the same person can generally only be placed with your company for up to 18 months.

That makes Germany one of the few countries where the provider's licence, its process at 9 and 18 months, and its help moving you to your own GmbH matter more than a small difference in monthly fees.

Criteria

What to look for in an EOR for Germany

  1. 1

    A valid AÜG licence

    Ask for a copy of the provider's German employee-leasing licence and whether it is held by its own entity or a partner.

  2. 2

    A clear 9- and 18-month process

    Equal-pay rules apply after nine months, and the placement limit after 18. The provider should explain both in writing.

  3. 3

    Support for moving to a GmbH

    Since most long-term German teams end up in a GmbH, check transfer fees, timelines and whether the provider offers entity advisory.

  4. 4

    Transparent German pricing

    Germany is often priced above global starting rates. Ask for a Germany-specific quote including benefits, sick-pay handling and offboarding.

Shortlist

EOR providers to consider in Germany

  • Remote

    From US$599 / employee / monthVerify

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    States it employs through its own entities, which simplifies the licence question. Ask for its AÜG licence details for Germany.

    Delivery model in Germany: Owned entities (provider's stated model); confirm AÜG licence

  • Deel

    From US$599 / employee / monthVerify

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    Broad platform if you also need contractors or immigration support in Germany. Confirm the German entity and AÜG licence holder.

    Delivery model in Germany: Confirm entity and AÜG licence

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    Offers entity-setup advisory, useful when planning the move to a GmbH before the 18-month mark.

    Delivery model in Germany: Confirm entity and AÜG licence

  • Oyster

    From US$699 / employee / monthVerify

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    Plan-based pricing for smaller distributed teams. Check which plan covers Germany and how the 18-month limit is handled.

    Delivery model in Germany: Confirm entity and AÜG licence

  • Multiplier

    From US$400 / employee / monthVerify

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    Lowest published global starting price here. Ask for the Germany-specific rate and licence details before comparing.

    Delivery model in Germany: Confirm entity and AÜG licence

Cost

What an EOR hire costs in Germany

For a €65,000 salary, mandatory employer costs add about €14,658 a year. With an EOR fee of €560 a month, the total is roughly €86,378 a year (1.33× salary). Run your own numbers in the Germany cost estimator.

Before you request quotes, read the full Employer of Record in Germany guide for contribution rates, employment rules and official sources.

Frequently asked questions

There is no single best provider. Shortlist providers that can show a valid AÜG licence, explain their 9- and 18-month processes, and give a Germany-specific quote, then compare itemised offers.

Generally up to 18 months per employee with the same client under the AÜG. Plan a transition, usually to your own GmbH, well before then. See our Germany guide.

Published starting fees are around US$400–700 a month, and Germany is often quoted higher. On top come salary and roughly 21–23% employer social insurance. Use the Germany cost estimator.

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