Employer of Record for DACH
Your launchpad into
Europe's largest market
Legally employ talent in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in weeks, not months. We handle contracts, payroll, taxes, and compliance.
$599/month per employee · $1,000 one-time hiring fee
Trusted by companies expanding into DACH
Two services, one partner
From finding your next hire to managing their employment compliantly.
Find your next DACH hire
Our local recruiters source, screen, and present qualified candidates from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. One flat fee, no retainers.
- Access to local DACH talent networks
- Rigorous screening and vetting
- Average time-to-hire: 4-6 weeks
- Full replacement guarantee
Employ anyone in DACH
We become the legal employer while your team works for you. Compliant contracts, automated payroll, and full tax filings. No entity required.
- Contracts reviewed by German labor lawyers
- Payroll runs on time, every time
- All tax filings handled automatically
- Ongoing HR support included
You focus on your team. We handle the rest.
From contracts to compliance, we manage the complexity so you don't have to.
Your first DACH hire in as little as 6 weeks
While others wait on entity paperwork, you're already onboarding talent.
We activate DACH networks
Share your requirements. Our local recruiters tap into talent networks across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Meet your shortlist
Review pre-vetted candidates. We handle screening so you focus on cultural and technical fit.
Contracts, compliant
Make your choice. We draft German-law-compliant contracts reviewed by local labor lawyers.
Your team, day one
Your new hire starts working for you. We handle payroll, taxes, and admin from here.
We activate DACH networks
Share your requirements. Our local recruiters tap into talent networks across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Meet your shortlist
Review pre-vetted candidates. We handle screening so you focus on cultural and technical fit.
Contracts, compliant
Make your choice. We draft German-law-compliant contracts reviewed by local labor lawyers.
Your team, day one
Your new hire starts working for you. We handle payroll, taxes, and admin from here.
Expand into DACH with confidence
We handle the complexities. You focus on building your team.
Germany
Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg
Works Councils matter
At 5+ employees, workers can request a Works Council. We guide you through setup and compliance.
Austria
Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg
13th and 14th month salaries
Austrian law requires two bonus months per year. We calculate and process these automatically.
Switzerland
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern
Canton-specific rules
Employment rules vary by canton. We navigate Zurich, Geneva, and all 26 cantons.
Global hiring, proven results
See why companies trust Polyarx to build their DACH teams.
“Polyarx helped us hire our first German sales rep in under three weeks. Their expertise in local employment law saved us from making costly compliance mistakes.”
Trusted by companies expanding into DACH
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Germany hiring checklist
Everything you need before making your first DACH hire.
Questions? We have answers.
Everything about hiring in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with Polyarx.
Hiring contractors for ongoing, full-time work creates serious legal risk.
German authorities actively enforce misclassification rules. Violations can result in:
- Back-taxes and social security contributions
- Fines exceeding €500,000
- Personal liability for company directors
If your worker has regular hours, uses your tools, and reports to a manager, German law says that's employment. An EOR ensures you're compliant from day one.
As fast as 3-4 weeks from first conversation to start date.
- Week 1-2: We source and vet candidates (or onboard yours)
- Week 3: Your interviews
- Week 4: Contract and onboarding
Compare that to 3-6 months for setting up your own German entity.
Everything you need for compliant employment:
- Legally compliant employment contracts
- Monthly payroll processing
- Tax withholding and filing
- Statutory benefits (health insurance, pension, etc.)
- Ongoing HR support
- Compliance monitoring
No hidden fees. No surprise charges.
Both work. Your choice.
- Bring your own candidate: We onboard them directly. No recruiting fee.
- Use our recruiting: We source, screen, and present qualified candidates. One-time $1,000 fee per hire.
We handle it. German termination law is complex, with mandatory notice periods, Works Council consultations, and severance considerations.
Our HR team manages the entire process:
- Ensuring legal compliance
- Preparing required documentation
- Handling final payroll and benefits
- Managing the off-boarding
You stay protected from wrongful termination claims.
We know them well. Works Councils (Betriebsräte) are common in German companies and have specific rights around hiring, terminations, and working conditions.
Our team navigates these requirements so you don't have to learn German labor law. We handle consultations, notifications, and compliance.
Full statutory benefits, just like any German employer:
- Health insurance (public or private)
- Pension contributions
- Unemployment insurance
- Paid vacation (minimum 20 days)
- Sick leave with continued pay
- Parental leave
We can also arrange supplementary benefits if you want to offer more.
We take data protection seriously.
- Employee data stored on EU-based servers
- Strict access controls and encryption
- Regular security audits
- Data processing agreements in place
- Dedicated privacy officer
Your employee data stays protected and compliant.
Many companies use EOR as a bridge while testing a market or growing their team. When you're ready, we help with the transition:
- Transfer employment contracts to your entity
- Ensure continuity for your team
- Handle all paperwork
No lock-in contracts. No exit penalties.
Specialization beats generalization.
Global EORs spread thin across 150+ countries. We go deep on three: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
This means:
- Genuine local expertise (not outsourced call centers)
- Faster response times (same timezone)
- Knowledge of nuances (Works Councils, collective agreements, cantonal differences)
- Direct relationships with local authorities
If DACH is your target, you want a specialist.
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Your DACH team
starts here
Hire in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland without the complexity of setting up a local entity.
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