Croatia has one of the oldest shipbuilding and craft traditions in Europe. Croatian subcontractors are technically excellently trained, internationally certified and often German-speaking. Global Business Recruiting provides qualified subcontractors from Croatia for all industries and trades - on a contract basis, ready for deployment within 7 days.
Subcontractors from Croatia - electricians, welders, bricklayers, fitters and more
Your advantages
Your advantages with subcontractors from Croatia
EU freedom of movement since 2013
Croatia has been a member of the EU since 2013 - Croatian skilled workers enjoy full freedom of movement in Germany, no separate work permit required.
Highly qualified specialists
Croatian skilled workers have excellent technical training - particularly strong in construction, shipbuilding, industry and trade.
Strong shipbuilding tradition
Croatia has one of the oldest shipbuilding traditions in Europe - Croatian welders and shipbuilders are in demand worldwide and have many international certifications.
German language skills
Many Croatian professionals speak German - due to the close economic ties with Germany and Austria, German is widely spoken as a foreign language.
Cost-efficient
Labour costs in Croatia are significantly lower than in Western Europe - considerable cost advantages with the same level of quality.
Complete service
Global Business Recruiting organises administration, permits, accommodation, catering and travel - a transparent all-inclusive package with no hidden costs.
Our specialists
What professional profiles do we offer from Croatia?
Global Business Recruiting places subcontractors from Croatia for all common professions and trades:
Areas of application
In which industries do we use subcontractors from Croatia?
Subcontractors from Croatia are used across all industries:
The process
How the subcontractor placement from Croatia works
01
Define requirements
Let us know your personnel requirements - required qualifications, sector, project duration and location.
02
Offer in 12 hours
We will put together a team of qualified subcontractors from Croatia and provide you with a non-binding quote within 12 hours.
03
Contract for work & labour
Our lawyers draw up a legally compliant contract for work. Global Business Recruiting organises travel, accommodation and support - ready for deployment within 7 days.
Legal matters
Posting and legal basis for subcontractors from Croatia
Croatia has been a member of the EU since 2013 - Croatian skilled workers enjoy full freedom of movement in Germany.
EU freedom of movement since 2013
As an EU member since 2013, Croatian citizens enjoy full freedom of movement for workers in Germany - no separate work permit required. Global Business Recruiting ensures that all subcontractors from Croatia fully fulfil the legal requirements.
AEntG & minimum wage
The Posted Workers Act (AEntG) and the industry-specific minimum wages apply to secondment in a contract for work and labour. The German minimum wage applies to all hours worked in Germany. Global Business Recruiting ensures full compliance.
Required documents
The following documents are required for legally compliant use:
A1 certificate for each seconded employee
Employment contract of the posted worker
Trade licence / company registration
Public liability insurance
Proof of social security from Croatia
Proof of wage payment (minimum wage compliance)
Exemption certificate (§ 48b EStG)
Framework agreement and partial service agreement
Differentiation from AÜG
Croatian subcontractors work under their own professional supervision within the framework of contracts for work and labour - the client has no right to issue instructions. Global Business Recruiting draws up all contracts in such a way that the risk of concealed labour leasing is excluded.
Forms of contract
Suitable services for use from Croatia
We prefer to use subcontractors from Croatia for the following services:
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More knowledge about Croatia
Further information on the use of subcontractors from Croatia:
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about subcontractors from Croatia
No - as EU citizens, Croatian nationals have enjoyed full freedom of movement for workers in Germany since joining the EU in 2013. No separate work permit is required. However, the German minimum wage regulations, the AEntG and the registration requirements for posted workers apply.
Croatian subcontractors are particularly strong in shipbuilding, construction and industry. The Adriatic coastal region has a centuries-long shipbuilding tradition - Croatian welders and shipbuilders are internationally certified and work in shipyards around the world. Strong teams are also available in electrical engineering, pipeline construction and metalworking.
Many Croatian professionals speak German - due to the close economic and tourist relations with Germany and Austria, German is widely spoken as a foreign language in Croatia. Global Business Recruiting prefers to place specialists with a proven knowledge of German.
After your enquiry, you will receive a non-binding offer within 12 hours. The team is usually ready for deployment on site within 7 days - Global Business Recruiting takes care of all the logistics, documentation and organisation.
Global Business Recruiting takes care of all the organisational work: administration, approvals, accommodation, meals and travel. In addition, our lawyers will draw up all contracts and check all qualification certificates. You receive a transparent all-inclusive offer with no hidden costs.
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