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A compliant independent contractor agreement for hiring in Germany

A compliant independent contractor agreement for hiring in Germany

So you’ve found someone you’d like to hire in Germany—it’s a country known for having one of the best remote talent pools in the world. But, it’s also a country known for having some of the most strict contracting laws in the world. Want a locally-compliant contractor agreement in Germany. Read on to learn how you can grab yours (for free).

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Get your independent contractor agreement in Germany for $0

Hey, we’re Panther: The platform built for hiring and paying contractors, all over the world. We’ve got locally-compliant contracts in more than 150 countries—written to comply with local contracting laws in places like Germany.

The good news: Panther’s free until you pay your first contractor. So, grabbing your contractor agreement costs you a grand total of $0. Hit the button below to pick up your locally-compliant contract in Germany. It takes all of 2 minutes to sign up.

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Answering all your questions about independent contractor agreements in Germany

You probably have questions. We’re here to answer them. Below, you’ll learn all the extra stuff you should probably know before putting together an independent contractor agreement for Germany.

Why do I need an independent contractor agreement in Germany?

Having a solid independent contractor agreement is a safety net for both you and your contractor. You’ll show them that you’re ready to be transparent and fair and that their terms matter to you. And, let's face it, good communication is crucial for any relationship to be successful, especially when you're working remotely. It's smart to have—in writing—details like project scope and payment.

Germany’s a country known for being strict on contracting laws, which means it’s even more important to have the details of your working agreement in writing.

What do contractor agreements in Germany typically need to have?

Every contractor agreement in Germany (and, the rest of the world) can be broken up into two parts:

  • Contract-specific variables: This includes things like scope of work, rate, and deadline. They’re the project-specific variables that you’ll include with each contract, and are totally dependent on what type of work you’re hiring a contractor to do.
  • Everything else: Besides things like scope and deadline, every independent contractor agreement in Germany should follow a similar structure. If you want to grab your own contract with a compliant structure for Germany, sign up to Panther for $0.
What makes contractors different from employees in Germany?

The differences between contractors and employees are vast. At Panther, we help teams who want to hire contractors: it’s the easier, more flexible, faster alternative than the lengthy Employer-of-Record hiring process. And, due to the autonomous nature of remote work, many contractors can carry out their work without being misclassified.

Here are a few of the key things that make contractors different from employees in Germany:

  • Contractors can set their own schedules
  • Contractors can work with their own software and tools 
  • Contractors can work for other clients 
  • Contractors rarely receive benefits, like health insurance*

*With Panther, you can get your contractors access to sign up for premium global health insurance, from SafetyWing, at a 50% discount.

Click here to learn more about hiring your team in Germany.

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A compliant independent contractor agreement for hiring in Germany

A compliant independent contractor agreement for hiring in Germany

So you’ve found someone you’d like to hire in Germany—it’s a country known for having one of the best remote talent pools in the world. But, it’s also a country known for having some of the most strict contracting laws in the world. Want a locally-compliant contractor agreement in Germany. Read on to learn how you can grab yours (for free).

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Get your independent contractor agreement in Germany for $0

Hey, we’re Panther: The platform built for hiring and paying contractors, all over the world. We’ve got locally-compliant contracts in more than 150 countries—written to comply with local contracting laws in places like Germany.

The good news: Panther’s free until you pay your first contractor. So, grabbing your contractor agreement costs you a grand total of $0. Hit the button below to pick up your locally-compliant contract in Germany. It takes all of 2 minutes to sign up.

Answering all your questions about independent contractor agreements in Germany

You probably have questions. We’re here to answer them. Below, you’ll learn all the extra stuff you should probably know before putting together an independent contractor agreement for Germany.

Why do I need an independent contractor agreement in Germany?

Having a solid independent contractor agreement is a safety net for both you and your contractor. You’ll show them that you’re ready to be transparent and fair and that their terms matter to you. And, let's face it, good communication is crucial for any relationship to be successful, especially when you're working remotely. It's smart to have—in writing—details like project scope and payment.

Germany’s a country known for being strict on contracting laws, which means it’s even more important to have the details of your working agreement in writing.

What do contractor agreements in Germany typically need to have?

Every contractor agreement in Germany (and, the rest of the world) can be broken up into two parts:

  • Contract-specific variables: This includes things like scope of work, rate, and deadline. They’re the project-specific variables that you’ll include with each contract, and are totally dependent on what type of work you’re hiring a contractor to do.
  • Everything else: Besides things like scope and deadline, every independent contractor agreement in Germany should follow a similar structure. If you want to grab your own contract with a compliant structure for Germany, sign up to Panther for $0.
What makes contractors different from employees in Germany?

The differences between contractors and employees are vast. At Panther, we help teams who want to hire contractors: it’s the easier, more flexible, faster alternative than the lengthy Employer-of-Record hiring process. And, due to the autonomous nature of remote work, many contractors can carry out their work without being misclassified.

Here are a few of the key things that make contractors different from employees in Germany:

  • Contractors can set their own schedules
  • Contractors can work with their own software and tools 
  • Contractors can work for other clients 
  • Contractors rarely receive benefits, like health insurance*

*With Panther, you can get your contractors access to sign up for premium global health insurance, from SafetyWing, at a 50% discount.

Click here to learn more about hiring your team in Germany.

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