Deel

Deel has transformed how German startups and tech companies hire internationally by removing the traditional barriers to global employment. Historically, hiring someone in another country required establishing a local entity—a process costing tens of thousands of euros and months of work. Deel's Employer of Record (EOR) service legally employs workers on your behalf in 150+ countries, handling local compliance, contracts, payroll, and benefits while you maintain day-to-day management. For German companies hiring remote workers in Poland, Portugal, or the Philippines, Deel makes international employment as straightforward as domestic hiring. The platform also handles contractor payments, useful for freelancer relationships that don't require employment status. The costs are significant—$49-599 per employee per month depending on the country and service level—but compared to entity establishment and ongoing compliance costs, Deel often represents savings. For German startups building remote-first teams or accessing talent globally, Deel has become essential infrastructure. The platform also helps German companies understand when workers should be employees versus contractors, reducing misclassification risk.