Skilled workers from abroad
Subcontractor posting: Efficient work thanks to skilled workers from the EU & Eastern Europe
The posting of subcontractors from abroad, particularly from Eastern Europe, is becoming increasingly important in today’s labor market. By working with foreign companies, you can benefit from valuable services.
Are you looking for subcontractors from Eastern Europe or the EU? For over 25 years, we have successfully deployed subcontractors from Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other Eastern European countries worldwide and support our clients with all legal questions and regulations regarding the posting of workers from abroad. Thanks to our global network, we can provide certified subcontractors for industry, logistics, welding technology, construction, production, and electrical engineering worldwide within a short time. We offer:
Industries
Subcontractor secondment across all sectors
Our industries
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Scaffolders
Qualified scaffolders from Eastern Europe, skilled workers with many years of experience in industrial and commercial scaffolding construction
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Glass fibre
Fibre optic technicians, electricians, civil engineers and other craftsmen from Eastern Europe
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Bricklayers
Qualified specialists from Eastern Europe for new construction, refurbishment and specialised work
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Building construction
Bricklayers, reinforced concrete builders, road builders, drywall builders, scaffolders
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Electricians
Subcontractors & temporary workers Electricians & assembly teams from electrical and cable technology, switch cabinet builders and industrial electrics
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cleaning services
Subcontractor cleaning, building cleaning, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, special cleaning
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building trade
Roofers, painters, builders, bricklayers, formworkers, carpenters, foremen, sanitary fitters for renovation, interior work, building construction and civil engineering.
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Solar & Photovoltaics
Solar technicians, electricians, electrical installers, photovoltaic fitters, photovoltaic installers, heating technicians
How the secondment works
What is the process of subcontractor posting?
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Define requirements
Contact us by phone or email and share your requirements for the workers you need: number, job roles and start date
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Subcontractor search
We search our internal database for suitable subcontractors from Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia or Eastern Europe - who fulfil your criteria
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Contracts & Organisation
We take care of all documents, contracts, and permits. We also organize transport for the workers to the job site. Within just 7 days, the workers can be ready for deployment in Germany.
Benefit from numerous advantages
What are the advantages of working with subcontractors?
Cost reduction: Lower wage and operating costs in Eastern European countries lead to more affordable workers and reduced project costs.
Professional expertise: Collaboration with highly qualified specialists in various fields, including engineering, information technology, industry, production, and more.
Fast availability: Highly qualified, German-speaking subcontractors available within the shortest time and deployable flexibly.
Scalability: Companies can scale cooperation with specialists from Eastern Europe as needed, whether for short-term projects or long-term engagements.
Risk minimisation: Through the use of external partners, particularly when it comes to costs, timelines, or specific requirements.
Focus on core competencies: By outsourcing certain tasks or functions to subcontractors.
Are you looking for subcontractors for your project?
What you should bear in mind when posting
What is the legal framework?
When working with subcontractors from abroad, clear regulations must be observed by both the client and the subcontractor:
Work permits:
Subcontractors posted from abroad to Germany must have valid work permits or residence permits in order to work legally in Germany.
Subcontractors posted from abroad to Germany must have valid work permits or residence permits in order to work legally in Germany.
Social security obligations:
Registration with the German social security system, including health, pension, unemployment, and accident insurance.
Registration with the German social security system, including health, pension, unemployment, and accident insurance.
Labor law regulations and compliance:
Compliance with minimum wage regulations, working time rules, vacation entitlements, occupational safety regulations, and dismissal protection provisions.
Compliance with minimum wage regulations, working time rules, vacation entitlements, occupational safety regulations, and dismissal protection provisions.
Taxes:
Subcontractors operating in Germany are subject to German tax regulations. This may include the obligation to register for VAT, file tax returns, and pay income tax.
Subcontractors operating in Germany are subject to German tax regulations. This may include the obligation to register for VAT, file tax returns, and pay income tax.
Health and safety regulations:
Subcontractors must comply with applicable health and safety regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of their employees in the workplace.
Subcontractors must comply with applicable health and safety regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of their employees in the workplace.
Documentation and record-keeping requirements:
Retention of employment contracts, work permits, social security records, tax documents, and records of working hours and wages.
Retention of employment contracts, work permits, social security records, tax documents, and records of working hours and wages.
Frequently asked questions
Subcontractor posting occurs when a company (the main contractor) outsources part of its tasks and services to another company (the subcontractor), which in turn sends its own employees (the posted workers) to the country of the main contractor or a third party to carry out these tasks.
When posting subcontractors, the posting regulations of the respective countries must be observed. These include rules on minimum wage, working hours, social security obligations, occupational safety, and accommodation. In the EU, for example, the EU Posting of Workers Directive applies.
The objectives of posting are often cost savings through wage differences, the use of special expertise or resources of the subcontractor, greater workforce flexibility, and expansion into new markets.
Compliance with working conditions is often ensured by the legislation of the host country. Employers must adhere to local regulations and may be subject to labor inspections. In addition, there are reporting and documentation obligations to prove compliance with the standards.
The main contractor is often obliged to check whether the subcontractor complies with legal requirements. This can include reviewing working conditions, insurance coverage, and compliance with reporting obligations. Sometimes the main contractor is also liable for violations committed by the subcontractor.
Yes, within the EU, harmonized regulations such as the EU Posting of Workers Directive apply, which are binding for all member states. For postings to third countries, the national regulations of the respective country apply, which can vary greatly.
Violations of posting regulations may result in fines, back payments of wages and social contributions, or other criminal consequences. It may also lead to exclusion from public contracts.
As a rule, posted workers remain covered by social security in their home country, which in the EU is proven by forms such as the A1 certificate. However, there are agreements between countries that regulate social security coverage and prevent double insurance.
This depends on the duration of the posting and the tax treaties between the home country and the host country. As a rule, there is a threshold (e.g. 183 days within a year) under which employees remain subject to taxation in their home country.
False self-employment refers to the issue of workers being declared as self-employed, even though they actually work like employees. This can occur in the posting of subcontractors to circumvent social security contributions and labor law regulations.