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Employment of subcontractors: How to avoid bogus self-employment

Aufraggeber, die Subunternehmen auf Werksvertragsbasis oder externe Dienstleister einsetzen, sollten eine sogenannte Scheinselbständigkeit unbedingt vermeiden. Lesen Sie in folgendem Beitrag, wie Selbständigkeit und Scheinselbständigkeit voneinander abzugrenzen sind und warum die Vermeidung von Scheinselbständigkeit so wichtig ist. Häufig kommt es vor, dass Betriebe für die Ausführung bestimmter Tätigkeiten statt eigenem Personal eine Fremdfirma als Subunternehmer beauftragen. Dabei ist […]
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Bricklayer Subcontractor

Tasks, orders and challenges when working with subcontractors Let's be honest about it. Nothing works on a building site without bricklayers. They are certainly one of the most important trades when it comes to construction. Their specialised skills and experience contribute significantly to the success of construction projects. As subcontractors, bricklayers bring [...]
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Differences between a service contract and a contract for work

Service contract A service contract is a contract in which the party obliged to provide a service undertakes to provide services without a specific result being owed (Sections 611 to 630 BGB). The service contract relates to the provision of activities or services. The party obliged to provide services is not liable for the result of its work, but only for the provision of the [...]
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Subcontractors in demolition: Tasks, orders and challenges in co-operation

The use of subcontractors in the field of building demolition is common practice nowadays. These companies or individuals are often hired to take on specialised tasks. They can be either too complex or too labour-intensive for the main contractors to carry out themselves. However, working with subcontractors in the demolition sector harbours both opportunities [...]
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Subcontractors in the construction industry: reasons for using them, problems, challenges, what to look out for and how to find the right one

Subcontractors play a key role in the construction industry. They bring specialised skills and knowledge that are crucial to the successful completion of construction projects. However, the use of subcontractors can also present a number of challenges and problems. Successful collaboration with subcontractors requires clear communication, detailed contracts, regular quality checks and the establishment of long-term [...]
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Correct invoicing of work contracts

If work is carried out by an external company on the basis of a contract for work and labour, the question arises as to how the services provided are invoiced by the contractor. Among other things, billing on an hourly wage basis is possible. What evidence can the client demand with this billing model? Possible billing models for contracts for work and services In principle, the following models can be used for billing contracts for work and [...]
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Awarding contracts to subcontractors: how to save time and resources

Haben Sie Personalmalgel und brauche eine schnelle und effiziente Lösung, um Zeit und Ressourcen zu sparen sowie um Ihren Projekt rechtzeitig umsetzen zu können? In Bayern und ganz Deutschland suchen Unternehmen aktiv nach zuverlässigen Subunternehmen für Ihre Aufträge. Warum Aufträge an Subunternehmer vergeben? In Bayern und Deutschland sind viele Firmen von Personalmangel getroffen. Oft werden […]
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Legal aspects of building with foreign subcontractors - what is important

Der Bau mit ausländischen Subunternehmern, insbesondere aus Osteuropa, kann viele Vorteile bieten. Dazu zählen kostengünstige Arbeitskraft und spezielles Fachwissen. Allerdings gibt es wichtige rechtliche Aspekte, die man beachten muss. Was sind die rechtlichen Aspekte beim Bauen mit ausländischen Subunternehmen? In diesem Artikel erklären wir, worauf es rechtlich ankommt, wenn Sie mit ausländischen Subunternehmern bauen. Was […]
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How do new technologies and digital tools influence collaboration with subcontractors?

The construction industry has undergone significant changes in recent years through the use of new technologies and digital tools. These developments have revolutionised collaboration with subcontractors. Processes can be organised more efficiently and the quality of work is increased. Communication is also improved. How is the construction industry being digitalised? When it comes to digitalisation, [...]
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