Designing legally compliant secondments

Lawyer's explanation: How to legally send employees from non-EU countries to Germany.

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On this page you will find all the information regarding the immigration law aspects of a posting. Should you require information on the social security and labor law dimensions of a posting, we would like to refer you to these VISAGUARD articles:

→ Information on the labor law aspects of a secondment

→ Information on the social security aspects of a posting

Ensuring the legal compliance of employee secondments to Germany is a critical challenge for every company due to the extremely strict regulations regarding work permits, visa requirements, and the fight against undeclared work. Given the often opaque and complex German bureaucracy, we support you in flawlessly navigating all regulatory hurdles – from customs declarations to labor market access. With our specialized focus on secondments from the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia, we offer you the necessary compliance and risk management to avoid legal consequences and to safely advance your expansion or fulfill customer orders in Germany.

Legally compliant secondments: Success in Germany without legal risks

Germany is known for its economic strength, but also for its strict controls on work permits and its fight against undeclared work. Whether you're sending employees to German clients for a short-term project ( secondment ) or establishing a long-term subsidiary , every assignment is subject to strict regulatory frameworks. VisaGuard is your strategic partner, ensuring that your skilled workers operate legally in Germany from day one. We guide you safely through the complexities of posting regulations, allowing you to focus entirely on your core business.

Strategic consulting: Navigating the bureaucratic visa jungle

German bureaucracy is considered one of the most complicated in the world – even a minor error on a form can lead to entry bans or hefty fines. VisaGuard takes this burden off your shoulders: We clarify precisely whether and which visa you need, guide you through the work permit process, and ensure that all necessary notifications to the labor authorities and customs are submitted on time. Leave the communication with the authorities to the experts and avoid delays in your business-critical assignments.

Specialized focus: Expertise for the USA, UK, Canada & Australia

International mobility requires local expertise – especially when dealing with skilled workers from the USA , UK , Canada , and Australia . Each of these countries has specific agreements and regulations regarding labor migration and social security , which can determine the success or failure of an assignment. VisaGuard specializes in these key markets and understands the subtle nuances of international regulations. We guarantee advice precisely tailored to your employees' countries of origin and taking into account all the specific characteristics of the German labor market.

Full-service solutions: Compliance, representation and risk management

An unforeseen audit or a lack of labor market authorization can have costly consequences for foreign entrepreneurs. VisaGuard's holistic approach minimizes your liability risk through proactive risk management and comprehensive compliance consulting. We are not just advisors, but your active representative before the German authorities. From applying for labor market authorization to final safeguarding: We ensure that your company always operates in Germany according to the highest legal standards.

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