Germany EOR Providers Reviewed in Detail
Each card shows what the provider does on a German hire: the entity that employs your person, the fee, the AÜG licence it states and what to confirm before you sign. The scores are explained in the Ranking Methodology below.
The first ten are reviewed in full and providers 11 to 15 follow in short form. Fees are monthly per employee and quoted in US dollars unless a card says otherwise.
Deel
Best overallGerman entity: ownedBest for teams that want a named German employer and a written AÜG licence
Price$599/moMonthly plan
OnboardingConfirmGermany time not published
Entity in GermanyOwnedDeel Germany GmbH, Berlin
DepositConfirmNot published
Why Deel is on this list
Deel is the one provider here whose German entity states staffing as its purpose on the register. Deel Germany GmbH in Berlin lists Arbeitnehmerüberlassung and employer of record services, and Deel says in its own guidance that it holds an AÜG licence.
We could not check the licence number with the Bundesagentur für Arbeit, so ask for it before signing. At $599 a month it sits in the premium band, and the quote should state a start date because Germany onboarding time is not published.
Ratings: global vs Germany
What it does well here
Registered German GmbH with a staffing purpose on the register
AÜG licence stated in Deel’s own guidance
26,891 reviews at 4.8, the largest review base on this page
Confirm before you sign
Ask for the AÜG licence number, we did not verify it with the Bundesagentur
Get the Germany start date in writing, none is published
Founded 2019HQ San FranciscoCoverage 130+ countries
Pebl
German entity: owned, eor use unstatedBest for teams that want a registered German company behind a mid-price quote
Price$399/moProfile price, confirm in quote
OnboardingConfirmNot published
Entity in GermanyOwnedVelocity Global GmbH, München
DepositConfirmNot published
Why Pebl is on this list
Pebl is the rebranded Velocity Global, and the German company on the register is Velocity Global GmbH in München. Its register purpose includes Zeitarbeit, which fits an EOR model, but Pebl does not name the entity or an AÜG licence on its own page.
Price needs care. Our profile shows $399 a month, while the older Pebl page and the directory show $599, so the quote decides. Ask which entity signs your contract.
Ratings: global vs Germany
What it does well here
German GmbH found on the register with a Zeitarbeit purpose
4.6 across 612 reviews
185+ countries on one contract
Confirm before you sign
Pebl does not state an AÜG licence, ask for the number
Confirm whether the fee is $399 or $599 for Germany
Founded 2014HQ Denver and Palo AltoCoverage 185+ countries
Rippling
German entity: owned, eor use unstatedBest for companies that already run payroll, IT and HR on Rippling
PriceCustomQuote only
OnboardingConfirmNot published
Entity in GermanyOwnedRippling Germany GmbH, München
DepositConfirmNot published
Why Rippling is on this list
Rippling Germany GmbH, formerly aptus 1937 GmbH, sits on the register with the purpose of employing staff for third parties. That points to an EOR model, but Rippling does not say so in writing and does not mention an AÜG licence.
Pricing is quote only, so there is no fee to compare. The case for Rippling is the suite, since an EOR hire lands in the same system as your devices and payroll.
Ratings: global vs Germany
What it does well here
German GmbH on the register employing staff for third parties
4.8 across 20,317 reviews
EOR hires sit inside the wider Rippling suite
Confirm before you sign
No published fee, get a written quote before comparing
Ask whether the hire is employed by Rippling Germany GmbH and for the AÜG licence number
Founded 2016HQ San FranciscoCoverage 80+ EOR countries
Remote
German entity: owned, vendor-statedBest for companies that want an owned entity model across many countries
Price$599/moAnnual plan
OnboardingConfirmNot published
Entity in GermanyOwnedGerman entity, name not published
DepositConfirmNot published
Why Remote is on this list
Remote’s Germany page says it employs through its own German entity. It gives no company name or HRB number, and we could not match it on the commercial register, so the status stays vendor-stated.
The published fee is $599 a month on an annual plan, with no monthly price on the vendor page. The page does not mention an AÜG licence.
Ratings: global vs Germany
What it does well here
Says it owns its German entity
4.6 across 7,904 reviews
Strong platform and compliance scores on our profile
Confirm before you sign
Ask for the entity name, HRB number and AÜG licence
Only an annual price is published
Founded 2019HQ San FranciscoCoverage 90+ EOR countries
Oyster HR
German entity: owned, eor use unstatedBest for teams that want Oyster’s platform and accept the top fee band
Price$699/moRefundable deposit applies
OnboardingConfirmNot published
Entity in GermanyOwnedOyster HR Germany GmbH, München
DepositRefundableAmount not published
Why Oyster HR is on this list
Oyster HR Germany GmbH exists in München, but its register purpose is HR consulting and professional services, not staffing. Oyster’s Germany page names no entity and talks about hiring without setting up entities.
At $699 a month it is the highest published fee here, and a refundable deposit applies without a published amount. Ask which company employs your hire and under which licence.
Ratings: global vs Germany
What it does well here
German company found on the register
120+ countries
Refundable deposit rather than a fee
Confirm before you sign
Register purpose does not name staffing, ask who holds the AÜG licence
Deposit amount is unpublished, get it in the quote
Coverage 120+ countriesFee $699/mo
Multiplier
Best for multi-country rolloutsGerman entity: confirmBest for companies hiring in Germany and several other countries at once
Price$499/moAnnual plan $459
OnboardingConfirm48 to 72 hours is a global claim
Entity in GermanyConfirmNot named for Germany
DepositConfirmNot published
Plans
Annual plan$459/mo
Monthly plan$499/mo
Why Multiplier is on this list
Multiplier has the widest coverage of the three Editor’s Choice picks at 160+ countries, and $499 a month is below Deel. The catch is entity proof, because Multiplier does not name a German employing entity and we found no clear register match.
The 48 to 72 hour onboarding figure is a global claim, not a German one. Treat it as a question for the quote, along with the entity name and AÜG licence.
Ratings: global vs Germany
What it does well here
$499 monthly or $459 on the annual plan
160+ countries on one invoice
4.7 across 1,516 reviews
Confirm before you sign
No German entity named, ask for the company and HRB number
Ask for the AÜG licence number
Founded 2020HQ SingaporeCoverage 160+ countries
RemoFirst
Best valueGerman entity: partnerBest for a first German hire on a tight budget
Price$199/moLowest fee in the top ten
Onboarding1 to 3 daysOften, not guaranteed
Entity in GermanyPartnerLocal partner, not named
DepositConfirmNot published
Why RemoFirst is on this list
RemoFirst is the cheapest reviewed provider here at $199 a month. It employs through an unnamed local German partner, so the employer on your contract is a company you have not seen yet.
The vendor says onboarding often takes one to three days. Ask the partner’s name and its AÜG licence number before you rely on that, since RemoFirst states no licence of its own.
Ratings: global vs Germany
What it does well here
$199 a month, the lowest fee in the top ten
Onboarding often 1 to 3 days
185+ countries
Confirm before you sign
Partner is not named, ask for the company and licence
Check who carries employer liability if the partner fails
Founded 2021HQ San FranciscoCoverage 185+ countries
Teamed
German entity: owned, vendor-statedBest for teams that need a start date within days
Price$599/moVendor price
OnboardingFrom 24 hoursVendor claim
Entity in GermanyOwnedTeamed GmbH, Berlin
Deposit1 monthRefundable
Why Teamed is on this list
Teamed says it employs through Teamed GmbH in Berlin and holds the AÜG licence. We could not find the company on the commercial register, so the entity is vendor-stated until the HRB number is shown.
Teamed claims onboarding from 24 hours and asks for a refundable deposit of one month. The review base is small at 45 reviews, so lean on the quote and contract wording.
Ratings: Germany only
The EmployerRecords profile has no global sub-scores for Teamed yet, so the Germany score uses only the rows we can support.
What it does well here
Says it holds the AÜG licence
Onboarding from 24 hours, vendor claim
187+ countries
Confirm before you sign
Ask for the HRB number and licence number
Deposit of one month, refundable
Coverage 187+ countriesDeposit 1 month, refundable
Papaya Global
German entity: partnerBest for companies that already run global payroll through Papaya
Price$499/moVendor price
OnboardingConfirmNot published
Entity in GermanyPartnerIn-country partner, not named
DepositConfirmNot published
Why Papaya Global is on this list
Papaya Global says it prefers in-country partners for countries like Germany, so the legal employer is a partner it does not name. The fee is $499 a month, not the $599 older pages show.
Its strength is payroll across many countries on one platform. For a German hire, ask the partner’s name, its AÜG licence and who holds liability.
Ratings: global vs Germany
What it does well here
$499 a month
Strong platform score on our profile
160+ countries
Confirm before you sign
Partner is not named, ask for company and licence
Liability sits with a third party
Founded 2016HQ New YorkCoverage 160+ countries
Globalization Partners
German entity: owned, eor use unstatedBest for larger employers that value compliance process over price
Price$599/moStarting at, quote-based
OnboardingConfirmNot published
Entity in GermanyOwnedGlobalization Partners GmbH, München
DepositConfirmNot published
Why Globalization Partners is on this list
Globalization Partners GmbH is on the München register, and G-P states in writing that it holds the necessary AÜG licence. The register purpose reads as HR services, so it does not name EOR directly.
Pricing starts at $599 a month and is quote-based. G-P scores 5 for compliance on our profile and 3 for platform, so expect process strength over a modern interface.
Ratings: global vs Germany
What it does well here
German GmbH on the register
AÜG licence stated in writing
Compliance score of 5 on our profile
Confirm before you sign
Fee is quote-based, expect more than the starting price
Ask for the licence number
Founded 2012HQ BostonCoverage 180+ countries
More EOR providers in Germany
These five employ in Germany and each answers a specific buyer need, from a stated AÜG licence to the lowest listed fee.
11
Native TeamsLowest listed fee
Native Teams lists the lowest fee at $99 a month and 4.7 across 368 reviews.
$99/mo
12
Borderless AISlowest published start
Borderless AI Germany GmbH, formerly Blitz 25-532 GmbH, is on the München register, but its stated purpose is payroll and HR software.
$579/mo
13
Plane EORLicence stated, entity unnamed
Plane explains the AÜG licence in a blog post and says it handles German hires, but it does not name a German entity and we found none on the register..
$499/mo
14
WorkMotionBerlin-based entity
WorkMotion Europe GmbH is on the Berlin register with a personnel services purpose.
€499/mo
15
PlayrollLicensed entity at a mid-price
Playroll Germany GmbH in Frankfurt lists Arbeitnehmerüberlassung in its register purpose, and Playroll states that it holds the AÜG licence.
$399/mo
German entity and AÜG licence position, all 15 providers
The company that employs your hire decides whose licence covers the placement. Under the Arbeitnehmerüberlassungsgesetz a provider needs a licence from the Bundesagentur für Arbeit. We checked every provider against the German commercial register and its own published pages. A licence counts as stated only when the provider says so in writing, and we have not verified any licence number with the Bundesagentur.
ProviderGerman entityAÜG licence statedStaffing purpose on registerSecurity deposit
1Deel
German entityOwnedDeel Germany GmbH, BerlinHRB 264857, Amtsgericht München
AÜG licence statedStated
Staffing purpose on registerYes
Security depositNot published
2Pebl
German entityOwned, EOR use unstatedVelocity Global GmbH, MünchenHRB 244228
AÜG licence statedNot stated
Staffing purpose on registerYes
Security depositNot published
German entityOwned, EOR use unstatedRippling Germany GmbH, MünchenHRB 236172 B, Amtsgericht Charlottenburg
AÜG licence statedNot stated
Staffing purpose on registerYes
Security depositNot published
German entityOwned, vendor-statedGerman entity, name not publishedNot found on the register
AÜG licence statedNot stated
Staffing purpose on registerConfirm
Security depositNot published
German entityOwned, EOR use unstatedOyster HR Germany GmbH, MünchenHRB 267587
AÜG licence statedNot stated
Staffing purpose on registerNo
Security depositRefundable, amount not published
German entityConfirmNot named for GermanyNo clear register match
AÜG licence statedNot stated
Staffing purpose on registerConfirm
Security depositNot published
German entityPartnerLocal partner, not namedNot applicable
AÜG licence statedNot stated
Staffing purpose on registerConfirm
Security depositNot published
German entityOwned, vendor-statedTeamed GmbH, BerlinNot found on the register
AÜG licence statedStated
Staffing purpose on registerConfirm
Security deposit1 month, refundable
German entityPartnerIn-country partner, not namedNot applicable
AÜG licence statedNot stated
Staffing purpose on registerConfirm
Security depositNot published
German entityOwned, EOR use unstatedGlobalization Partners GmbH, MünchenHRB 220364
AÜG licence statedStated
Staffing purpose on registerConfirm
Security depositNot published
German entityConfirmNot named for GermanyOnly a software GmbH found in Erfurt
AÜG licence statedNot stated
Staffing purpose on registerConfirm
Security depositNot published
German entityOwned, EOR use unstatedBorderless AI Germany GmbH, MünchenHRB 304184
AÜG licence statedNot stated
Staffing purpose on registerNo
Security depositNot published
German entityConfirmNot namedNo register match
AÜG licence statedStated
Staffing purpose on registerConfirm
Security depositNot published
German entityOwned, EOR use unstatedWorkMotion Europe GmbH, BerlinHRB 227770 B, Charlottenburg
AÜG licence statedNot stated
Staffing purpose on registerYes
Security depositNot published
15Playroll
German entityOwnedPlayroll Germany GmbH, FrankfurtHRB 132972, Amtsgericht Frankfurt
AÜG licence statedStated
Staffing purpose on registerYes
Security deposit1 month, refundable
Hiring in Germany at a glance
Where the employer cost goes on a German hire, what the employee is owed by law, and the changes to ask your provider about.
Germany EOR dashboardStatutory rates
Country basics
Reference figures, statutory minimumsCapitalBerlin
LanguageGerman
CurrencyEuro, paid monthly
Working week8 hours a day, 48 averaged
Public holidays9 to 14, set by state
Paid annual leave20 days on a five-day week
EOR fee range$99 to $699 a month
Time to hire via EOR24 hours to 60 days, by provider claim
Where the employer cost goes
Permanent contract, €5,000 a month, under both ceilings0%21.3% of salary, or €1,065 a month
Pension insurance, €4659.3%
Health insurance, €437.507.3% plus about 1.45%
Care insurance, €901.8%
Unemployment and insolvency, €72.501.3% plus 0.15%
Accident insurance and sick-pay levies come on top and vary by trade and insurerVaries
Gross salary, a year€60,000
Pension and unemployment ceiling, a month€8,450
Statutory employer cost, a year€12,780
Employer cost before EOR fee€72,780
What the employee is owed by law
Statutory minimums, contracts can add more20 daysPaid leave on a five-day week
6 weeksSick pay at full wage per illness
14 weeksMaternity protection, with the employer topping up pay
€13.90Minimum wage an hour in 2026
8 hoursDaily limit, 10 with averaging
4 weeksNotice to the 15th or month end after probation
6 monthsLongest probation, with 2 weeks’ notice
In writingKey terms to the employee under the Nachweisgesetz
What changes next
Known changes1 Jan 2027Minimum wage rises to €14.60Ask nowCheck that your hire’s pay clears the new hourly rate and that the quote reflects it.
Every 1 JanuaryContribution ceilings resetThe €101,400 and €69,750 ceilings move each year, so ask when the provider reprices.
Month 18Placement limit under the AÜGAsk nowA leased worker cannot stay with one client past 18 months, so ask what happens at that point.
Rates are 2026 figures. The employer share of care insurance is lower in Saxony. Model your own salary in the Germany employer cost calculator or read the Germany hiring guide.© EmployerRecords
How to choose an EOR in Germany
Five checks, in the order we tested them and the order the risks bite.
1
Check the AÜG licence
18 monthslongest one worker can stay with the same client under the AÜG
Germany treats an EOR as a staffing business under the AÜG, which needs a licence from the Bundesagentur für Arbeit. Without one the contract can be void and the worker can end up employed by you.
Five state it. Deel, Teamed, G-P, Plane and Playroll say they hold a licence. None gives a number we could verify.
2
Get the German employer named
8 of 15have a GmbH we found on the commercial register
The employing entity signs the contract and files payroll. Ask for its name and HRB number and look it up in the Handelsregister.
Deel and Playroll clear it best. Both have a registered GmbH whose purpose names staffing, and both state a licence. Multiplier, Native Teams and Plane name no German employer.
3
Work out the statutory cost
21.3%employer social security on €5,000 a month
Pension, health, care and unemployment insurance add about 21% above salary, with accident insurance and sick-pay levies on top. The provider fee comes after that. Model your own salary before you compare quotes.
Nobody yet. No provider publishes its German contribution assumptions, so ask each to show the statutory cost line by line.
4
Check the permit route for non-EU hires
Refusedresidence permits for leased workers under §40 AufenthG, with limited exceptions
Section 40 of the Residence Act generally refuses a permit for work as a leased worker. A non-EU hire may not be able to work through an AÜG-licensed EOR at all, so get the route in writing before an offer.
Nobody yet. No provider on this page publishes how it handles non-EU hires in Germany.
5
Agree what happens at exit
4 weeksstatutory notice to the 15th or month end after probation
Notice under §622 BGB is 4 weeks to the 15th or the end of a month. Ask who pays notice and any severance, and how those costs are billed back to you.
Nobody yet. No provider publishes how exit costs pass through, so put it in the order form.
Five questions to put to every EOR on your Germany shortlist
Each one can be answered with a yes, a number or a document, so a vague reply tells you something.
1
AÜG licence
“Which AÜG licence number covers my hire, and when does it expire?”
Why it mattersWithout a valid licence the contract can be void and the worker may be treated as your employee.
Good answerA licence number and issue date from the Bundesagentur für Arbeit that the authority can confirm.
Watch for“We are fully compliant,” with no number.
2
Employing entity
“What is the name and HRB number of the German company that employs my hire?”
Why it mattersOnly 8 of the 15 providers have a GmbH we found on the register, and the entity decides whose payroll registrations apply.
Good answerA company name and HRB number you can find in the Handelsregister.
Watch for“We work with local partners,” and no partner name.
3
Statutory cost
“Can you show the employer social security cost for my salary, line by line?”
Why it mattersOn €5,000 a month it is about €1,065, and the figure moves with the health insurer’s additional rate.
Good answerA quote that separates pension, health, care, unemployment, insolvency and accident insurance.
Watch forA single bundled employer cost line.
4
Permit route
“Can you employ a hire from outside the EU, and under which permit?”
Why it mattersResidence permits for leased workers are generally refused under §40 AufenthG.
Good answerA written explanation of the permit route, or a clear no.
Watch for“Visa support is available,” with no permit named.
5
Exit costs
“What do notice, final pay and any severance cost me, and when is each billed?”
Why it mattersNotice runs at least 4 weeks, and most contracts pass those costs through to you.
Good answerAn exit schedule in the order form with amounts and billing dates.
Watch for“We handle offboarding,” with no cost terms.
Hiring timeline: a German EOR hire from offer to first payslip
Day ranges are what providers claim, not guarantees. Only Teamed, RemoFirst, Playroll and Borderless AI publish a German figure, at 24 hours, 1 to 3 days, 1 to 5 working days and 45 to 60 days.
24 hours to 60 daysThrough an EOR The range of published claims, from Teamed to Borderless AI.
€25,000 plus a notaryThrough your own GmbH Share capital, a notarised deed and a commercial register entry before the first hire.
1
Day 0 to 1
Agree the quote and contract
Settle the fee, any deposit and the AÜG licence number.
Owner: You and the provider
2
Day 1 to 3
Issue the employment contract
The provider issues a German-law contract with the probation period and notice terms.
Owner: Provider
3
Day 1 to 4
Collect employee documents
Tax ID, social security number, health insurer choice and bank details.
Owner: Employee
4
Day 2 to 7
Register with the authorities
The provider registers the hire with the health insurer and the tax office before the first payroll.
Owner: Provider
5
Before the offer
Permit check, non-EU hires
Confirm the route first, since leased workers are generally refused a residence permit.
Owner: Provider and employee
6
Month end
First payslip
Salary is normally paid at month end. The employer share of social security is added to your invoice.
Owner: Provider
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Best EOR in Germany: FAQs
The eight questions buyers ask most, answered with the same evidence used in the rankings above.
How much does it cost to hire in Germany through an EOR?
Expect about 21% of salary in employer social security, plus an EOR fee from $99 to $699 a month. On a €5,000 monthly salary under the ceilings that is about €1,065 a month before the fee, with accident insurance and sick-pay levies on top. Model your own salary.
Is using an EOR legal in Germany?
Yes, if the provider holds an AÜG licence.
Germany treats an EOR as a staffing business under the AÜG. Without a licence from the Bundesagentur für Arbeit the contract can be void and the worker can be treated as your employee. Five providers here state a licence in writing, and we have not verified any licence number.
Which is the cheapest EOR for Germany?
Native Teams lists $99 a month, and RemoFirst follows at $199.
Neither names a German employer we could confirm. Native Teams names none and RemoFirst uses an unnamed partner, so check the employer before you compare price.
How long does it take to hire in Germany through an EOR?
Published claims run from 24 hours with Teamed to 45 to 60 days with Borderless AI.
RemoFirst says often 1 to 3 days and Playroll says 1 to 5 working days. The hiring timeline shows each step.
Can an EOR hire a non-EU national in Germany?
Often not.
Section 40 of the Residence Act generally refuses a residence permit for work as a leased worker. Ask each provider for the permit route in writing before an offer. A hire who already has the right to work in Germany is simpler.
Who is the legal employer on a German EOR hire?
The provider’s German entity, or its local partner.
Eight providers have a GmbH we found on the commercial register. Remote and Teamed state an entity with no matching register entry, and RemoFirst and Papaya Global use unnamed partners. The entity check lists each one.
What notice period applies in Germany?
4 weeks to the 15th or the end of a month after probation.
Probation can last up to 6 months, with 2 weeks’ notice during it. Longer service lengthens the employer’s notice. The rule sits in §622 BGB.
Should I set up a GmbH instead of using an EOR?
An EOR suits a test hire, and a GmbH suits a long-term team.
A GmbH needs €25,000 in share capital, a notarised deed and a commercial register entry, plus payroll and social security registration. The AÜG caps one worker’s assignment to the same client at 18 months, so a long-term hire usually belongs in your own entity.
