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Deposits are not service fees. Compare calculation bases, risk adjustments, refund conditions and tied-up cash; confirm amounts for Germany.
General policies; confirm amounts in the German contractFor businesses choosing an Employer of Record to hire in Germany.
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Guidance based on public sources. Shortlist providers, then confirm suitability for your role in Germany.
Deposits are not service fees. Compare calculation bases, risk adjustments, refund conditions and tied-up cash; confirm amounts for Germany.
General policies; confirm amounts in the German contractWorkMotion’s general terms specify at least three months of service fees; RemoFirst advertises no minimum term. Compare early-exit costs separately.
Service commitments do not allow instant employee dismissalMultiplier lists integrations and open API access in Growth. Compare plans that include the features you actually need.
Confirm interfaces, data scope and implementation feesDeposit and one-off contract fees have public sources.
Prices and selected terms checked: 2026-10-12; other information: 2026-10-08. See each source for its review date. · Global policies may differ from the German contract.
FAQ reserves apply to rare high-risk cases; check German MSA terms.
Prices and selected terms checked: 2026-10-12; other information: 2026-10-08. See each source for its review date. · Global policies may differ from the German contract.
General terms require at least three months of fees and a full first month.
Prices and selected terms checked: 2026-10-12; other information: 2026-10-08. See each source for its review date. · Global policies may differ from the German contract.
Public deposit amount and credit-note process, usually after about 60 days.
Prices and selected terms checked: 2026-10-12; other information: 2026-10-08. See each source for its review date. · Global policies may differ from the German contract.
Core and Growth differ in integrations, API and reporting.
Prices and selected terms checked: 2026-10-12; other information: 2026-10-08. See each source for its review date. · Global policies may differ from the German contract.
Advertises no minimum term, onboarding fee or termination service fee.
Prices and selected terms checked: 2026-10-12; other information: 2026-10-08. See each source for its review date. · Global policies may differ from the German contract.
Public-source comparison · Confirm full costs and suitability in a formal quote
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| Criterion | Deel Germany-page price | Remote Germany-page price | WorkMotion Global price · Confirm Germany | Oyster Global price · Confirm Germany | Multiplier Global price · Confirm Germany | RemoFirst Global price · Confirm Germany |
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| Price applicabilityGermany quotes and global starting prices are different | Starting price on Germany page Germany page · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | EUR list price on Germany page Germany page · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | Global starting price; subject to financial review Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | Global list price; confirm actual German terms Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | Global Core starting price; some country adjustments Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | Global starting price, varying with country requirements Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ |
| Monthly service fee per employeeOriginal currency; salaries and employer contributions excluded | From USD 599 / employee / month Germany page · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | EUR 645 / employee / month Germany page · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | From EUR 499 / employee / month Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | USD 699 / employee / month Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | Core monthly plan from USD 499 / employee / month Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | From USD 199 / employee / month Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ |
| Annual pricing and plan differencesLower monthly fees may require longer commitments or fewer features | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Annual discounts offered; no fixed discounted price on the public page Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Per employee per month: Core annual plan from USD 459; Growth annual from USD 519, monthly from USD 559. Annual plans are billed annually; confirm German conditions. Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Setup / onboarding feesCheck additional charges on the first invoice | Germany page lists a one-off USD 80 contract handling fee Germany page · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | No EOR platform, setup or onboarding fees Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Page states implementation fees may apply Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Global pricing page states no setup or onboarding service fee; confirm specific German conditions. Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ |
| Service termination feeSeparate from statutory salary and compensation costs | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Global pricing page states no termination service fee; German notice-period pay and other exit costs still follow the agreement. Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ |
| Exchange rates and conversion feesMay apply to the whole payroll payment, not just service fees | If refund and deposit currencies differ, the applicable exchange rate at refund time is used; other FX fees require enquiry. General help article · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | Uses Remote FX rates, itemised on invoices Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Other mandatory or optional feesCheck calculation bases, taxes and items outside the plan | Germany page also lists a 0.60% employer liability coverage administration fee; confirm its calculation base in the quote. Germany page · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | Some additional services or configurations cost extra Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Other standard / optional fees follow the quote schedule; contract prices generally exclude tax General terms · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Professional HR advice USD 300 / hour; optional extras separate Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Beyond mandatory compliance add-ons, check per-payroll payment processing fees, possible termination reserves and exit costs; German amounts need a quote. Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗General terms · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Deposits and cash requirements | ||||||
| Deposit calculationUpfront cash is not the same as final cost | General standard: 1–1.5 times total monthly costs, including salary, employer costs, fixed allowances and management fees; individual cases may be higher. General help article · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | Pricing FAQ describes reserves for rare high-risk cases. General terms retain the right to require reserves or guarantees; confirm Germany-specific conditions in the MSA. Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗General terms · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗Germany terms · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | General terms: based on notice-period costs or risk assessment, rounded up to a multiple of 500 in the invoice currency. Confirm the amount for Germany. General terms · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | Approximately one month’s total service costs General help article · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | General EOR terms require a deposit before signing the employment agreement, based on employment costs, fees, notice period and credit risk; adjustable. General terms · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Deposit refund conditionsA credit note is not cash received | After offboarding and settlement, the remaining balance less amounts due can be returned to a bank account or Deel balance. A different refund currency may require conversion. General help article · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | General terms: promptly return the remaining deposit after all related termination matters and accounts are settled. General terms · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | Generally a credit note after 60 days from the employee’s departure and settlement; may offset debts. Cash refunds are offered only when no team members remain engaged; delays are possible. General help article · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | General rule: refund within 60 days of the last working day once accounts are settled; claims may delay it. Separate retention rule for a sole employee who never starts. General terms · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Deposit custodyAccount arrangements do not automatically guarantee insolvency protection | Help article says Deel Inc. holds the deposit in its bank account General help article · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | General terms describe segregated accounts, with offset against relevant debts for other employees of the same client. Insolvency protection is not independently verified. General terms · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Contracts and payments | ||||||
| Minimum headcountCheck minimum spend when hiring one person | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | No minimum headcount requirement Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Terms do not require minimum service volume General terms · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Can start with one employee Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | No minimum employee count Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ |
| Minimum service-fee commitmentThis is the client service agreement, not the employee’s contract | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | General EOR terms: at least three months of service fees per employee; fees continue during the notice period. General terms · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Order Form seats generally require fees for the full term. Early termination may make unpaid remaining fees immediately due; check agreed exceptions. General terms · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | Global pricing page states no minimum term or mandatory annual commitment; this does not mean employment can end immediately. Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ |
| Partial first-month billingA late-month start may still incur a full month’s fee | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | General EOR terms: full service fee for the first month. General terms · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | General terms charge full monthly service fees in joining, leaving and final-settlement processing months. General terms · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Germany payroll change cutoffMissing the cutoff may affect that month’s payroll | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Germany page lists the 10th of each month as the standard payroll cutoff unless stated otherwise; confirm change types and first payroll month. Germany page · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Invoicing and payment deadlinesAffects treasury planning | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Employment models in Germany | ||||||
| Employing entity / delivery modelConfirm who signs the employment contract | Germany page refers to “Leased Workers”; contracting entity remains to be verified Germany page · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | German AÜG model provided by Remote Technology GmbH (HRB 119900) under the MSA; the MSA prevails in a conflict. Germany terms · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | States direct employment in Germany; verify the contracting entity’s name Provider statement · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Germany is supported; actual employing entity, delivery model, applicable licence and long-term arrangements require written confirmation. Germany page · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | Officially offers EOR in Germany; actual employer, delivery model and applicable licence remain to be verified. Germany page · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | Provider says delivery is through a local German partner. Confirm partner name, employer, applicable licence, deposit and refund rules. Germany page · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ |
| German AÜG licence informationVerify the contracting entity and valid licence | To confirmNot independently verified; does not imply no licence | To confirmNot independently verified; does not imply no licence | Provider claims a German AÜG licence; valid documentation has not been independently checked here Provider statement · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNot independently verified; does not imply no licence | To confirmNot independently verified; does not imply no licence | To confirmNot independently verified; does not imply no licence |
| Long-term employment arrangementsAÜG arrangements generally involve time limits and exceptions | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Solutions requires a separate written agreement for project services. The client must not direct, supervise or integrate personnel as ordinary leased staff. Confirm exit terms separately. Germany terms · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | Direct Hiring (formerly WorkDirect) helps clients register as foreign employers and employ staff directly. It is not an automatic EOR extension; assess German suitability separately. Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Onboarding and support | ||||||
| Published onboarding timelineFastest timing is not a written start-date guarantee | Page advertises as little as four days; not a commitment for your role Germany page · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Onboarding specialist available; confirm German timeline in writing Germany page · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | A current provider comparison article gives typical German onboarding as 3–5 business days. This is an estimate; confirm your role and start date in writing. Provider statement · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Advertises onboarding in days; request a German timeline Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Service team and channelsDistinguish sales, onboarding and ongoing support | Local expert support is described Germany page · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Dedicated onboarding staff and in-house experts Germany page · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Legal and HR guidance available Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Onboarding and offboarding specialists Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Ongoing HR support included in fees Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Advertises dedicated account manager, live chat and 24/7 support Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ |
| Contractual response times24/7 availability does not guarantee resolution within hours | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Germany / local supportGlobal support does not guarantee a German-speaking specialist | Germany page describes local support; dedicated German-speaking contact to confirm Germany page · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Germany page lists in-house expert support Germany page · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Local expert support; German contact and languages to confirm Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Provider describes a local German partner; confirm employing entity and support languages. Germany page · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ |
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| HR and day-to-day administrationCheck leave, documents and expenses on the platform | Deel HR manages leave and documents Germany page · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | EOR includes HR Essentials; check plans for advanced HR features Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Expense, leave and reporting automation Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Attendance, leave and standard employee reporting Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Integrations and APICheck required upgrades and implementation fees | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Growth adds integrations, open API and custom reports Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Visa / immigration servicesGlobal availability does not cover every German case | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Visa sponsorship listed as an add-on; confirm German case eligibility Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | RemoVisa priced separately; confirm eligibility for the German case Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ |
| Equipment servicesConfirm purchasing, delivery, recovery and costs separately | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Can arrange delivery of computers, monitors and other equipment; request fees Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ |
| Insurance and benefitsSeparate statutory contributions from optional benefits | Lists statutory insurance and optional private medical plans Germany page · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Benefits packages are add-ons Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Benefits administration included; benefit costs themselves need confirmation Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Optional RemoHealth from USD 55 / person / month, depending on region Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ |
| Contractor productsA separate product, not an EOR quote | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Contractor Management USD 29 / person / month; separate product Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Contractor management from EUR 29 / person / month Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Contractor product USD 29 / person / month, with a listed 30-day free period Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Free management tier; payments tier USD 25 / person / month Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ |
| Payroll for companies with an entityCompare own-entity payroll separately from EOR | Global Payroll is available for clients with an entity; separate quote Germany page · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Global Payroll USD 29 / person / month; setup and delivery fees apply Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | Direct Hiring globally from EUR 399 / person / month. The client registers as employer and employs directly; a separate product. Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗Global product · 2026-10-12 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page | Global Payroll from USD 20 / person / month; setup and other fees additional Global product · 2026-10-08 · Official source ↗ | To confirmNo usable evidence obtained for this page |
| Complete written Germany quoteComparable final costs require your actual role and salary | To confirmNo client-specific quote obtained | To confirmNo client-specific quote obtained | To confirmNo client-specific quote obtained | To confirmNo client-specific quote obtained | To confirmNo client-specific quote obtained | To confirmNo client-specific quote obtained |
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This site helps businesses compare Employer of Record providers. Businesses generally find their own candidates and manage their work, subject to the agreed employment model. The EOR handles agreed employment, payroll and HR responsibilities. Any separate recruiting service must be confirmed.
No. These are service fees. Salary, employer contributions, deposits, mandatory extras and exit costs need separate calculation. Request quotes using the same role, salary, headcount and start date.
EOR is commonly used for cross-border hiring without a local entity. Providers must confirm acceptance of your company registration country, industry, role and planned duration. Verify the actual German employer, applicable licences and long-term arrangements before signing.