Contract for Services Procedures

We are your experienced partner in the field of approving contracts for services.

For many years, we have advised internationally operating companies on their business activities, including the posting of employees to Germany under contracts for services. Due to consistently high demand, particularly in the main and ancillary construction sectors, an increasing number of companies (such as larger property developers) are awarding their contracts to subcontractors. If these contracted companies are from outside the EU, a specific procedure must be followed, during which the relevant contracts are reviewed and approved.

This review process is extensive and is conducted by the Federal Employment Agency. Even before an application is submitted, numerous documents must be gathered, and several requirements must be met – these can vary significantly depending on the specific industry. Following approval by the Federal Employment Agency, 'contract for services employee cards' can be issued. This then enables employees from abroad to apply for work visas for these service contracts at the German diplomatic missions abroad.

Our firm possesses extensive experience in the field of contract for services procedures and has successfully supported numerous projects involving the posting of Turkish employees. We provide advice and manage all correspondence with the relevant authorities on your behalf. On the following pages, we aim to inform you about the organizational and bureaucratic challenges involved and how we can assist you in overcoming them, allowing you to focus on your core business.