Hire in Europe's largest economy without setting up a GmbH. Peak's people-first approach lets you employ, pay and support talent across Germany while we handle Lohnsteuer, social security and full employment-law compliance.
Germany is the largest economy in the EU, with a deep industrial base and a highly skilled workforce - and hiring here no longer requires a local entity.
The biggest domestic market in the European Union.
A world-leading base in engineering, manufacturing and the Mittelstand.
Strong vocational training and a highly qualified talent pool.
A logistics and business hub at the heart of Europe.
A mature, well-defined legal and regulatory environment.
We help you weigh whether Germany fits your values, not just the opportunity.
For most teams entering Germany, an EOR is faster, cheaper and lower-risk than establishing a local entity.
| Germany entity setup | Peak EOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | €25,000 minimum share capital (€12,500 paid in), plus notary and ongoing compliance | No setup costs, transparent monthly pricing |
| Time to hire | Around 2-6 weeks to incorporate, plus registrations | 2-4 weeks, full compliance included |
| Ideal for | 10+ employees, permanent commitment, local board needs | Testing markets, 1-20 employees, flexibility needed |
Your upfront entity cost with Peak. Skip the €25,000 GmbH share capital, notary formation and ongoing compliance - with the freedom to scale up or down without complications.
We'll tell you when setting up your own entity makes more sense. Our goal is your success, not our commission.
German employment law is detailed and strongly protective of employees. We keep every contract, deduction and Lohnsteuer filing correct - so you don't have to track it.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Income tax (Lohnsteuer) | 0-45% progressive, with a €12,348 tax-free allowance (2026) |
| Solidarity surcharge | 5.5% of income tax, higher earners only |
| Social security | ≈21% employer / ≈20% employee (pension, health, care, unemployment) |
| Contribution ceilings (2026) | €101,400/yr pension & unemployment; €69,750/yr health & care |
| Filing | Monthly Lohnsteuer via ELSTER to the Finanzamt |
Actual local employment specialists - not outsourced advice. TeamHub gives you compliant templates and instant payslips, with human help whenever you need it.
Deep knowledge of German employment law and social security, a real in-house team and a business-for-good ethos - we measure success beyond profit.
Local specialists who know the market and the rules on the ground.
Employment lawyers in-house, not outsourced advice.
Certified specialists, ready for multi-currency operations.
No hidden fees, no billable hours, no surprises.
B1G1 partner, B Corp certified, Planet Mark certified.
TeamHub keeps you informed; humans handle the hard bits.
Hiring your first person in Germany is just the start. We support the whole journey.
Disputes, performance issues and cultural integration, handled with care.
Stay ahead of law changes, regulatory updates and best practice.
Scale your team, enter new markets and get strategic advice.
Redundancy, restructuring and legal complications, expertly navigated.
Germany offers unmatched scale and a world-class workforce, but its employment law and social-security system are complex. Getting contracts, notice periods and payroll right from the start matters.
