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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Remote
From US$699 / employee / monthVerify
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
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Deel
From US$599 / employee / monthVerify
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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Pebl (formerly Velocity Global)
From US$399 / employee / monthVerify
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
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Oyster
From US$699 / employee / monthVerify
Aimed at smaller distributed teams (US$699 published EOR price). Check its Germany set-up and how the 18-month limit is handled.
Delivery model in Germany: Confirm entity and AÜG licence
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Multiplier
From US$459 / employee / monthVerify
Low published starting price (US$459, billed annually). Ask for the Germany-specific rate and licence details before comparing.
Delivery model in Germany: Confirm entity and AÜG licence
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.
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