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Hire in Germany

Employ in Germany without opening an entity

Ubique-run   Currency: EUR  ·  Onboarding in 5 business days

Ubique runs its own legal entity and payroll team in Germany, so onboarding, payslips and offboarding are handled in-house.

Europe · Germany
Employer costapprox. 20 to 21%
Onboarding5 business days
Probationup to 6 months
Public holidays9 to 13 by state
Key facts from Ubique Atlas

What you need to know before you hire

Average employer costapprox. 20 to 21%
Onboarding time5 business days
Probation periodup to 6 months
Notice period4 weeks to the 15th or end of month, rising with tenure
Annual leave20 days minimum, 25 to 30 customary
Public holidays9 to 13 by state days

Mandatory benefits

Health, pension, unemployment and long-term care insurance, accident insurance

Employment law summary

How employment works in Germany

Germany has strong dismissal protection under the Kündigungsschutzgesetz once a company has more than ten employees. Works councils are common. Fixed-term contracts without cause are limited to two years. Ubique also offers VEO registration here for clients who prefer to be the direct employer.

Summaries are kept current by Ubique's local legal team and partners. They are general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed September 2026.

What Ubique does for you in Germany

  • Drafts a locally compliant employment contract in the local language and English
  • Registers the employee with tax and social security authorities
  • Runs monthly payroll in EUR, with payslips and year-end filings
  • Administers mandatory benefits and offers optional local plans
  • Handles leave, expenses, amendments and compliant terminations
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