Posting of Employees
Successfully carry out work assignments abroad

The deployment of employees abroad is part of the daily business for many companies, but nevertheless regularly triggers many questions in the area of labor, tax, social security and immigration law.

shutterstock
exklusiv


The EU and the United Kingdom have decided to enter into a dialog on the entry and stay of persons for business purposes. The VDMA hopes that this will facilitate work assignments in the United Kingdom.
Work assignments abroad require systematic and careful planning. This information will help you to master the challenges regarding labour, tax and social law.
VDMA has met with the EU Member States, the EU-Commission and the EU-Parliament to campaign for the eDeclaration. If adopted, this would be an important first step towards reducing bureaucracy.
Registration procedures, procedure for work up to 90 days and wage calculation: VDMA info sheet provides practical tips for optimal planning of work assignments in Switzerland.
The implementation of reporting obligations for work assignments in Europe is a major challenge for many VDMA member companies.
Service providers offer discounted conditions - exclusively for VDMA members.
Work assignments in Europe: Which reporting requirements apply in which country? Information sheets as a practical aid for VDMA members.
The EU-Commission has given the go-ahead for a single EU-wide digital declaration portal for the posting of workers. VDMA expressly welcomes this first step towards reducing bureaucracy.
Since October 1, 2024, companies and self-employed persons working on temporary or mobile construction sites in Italy have been required to have a construction site driver's license. It is now also possible for foreign applicants to apply.
The different reporting obligations in the EU member states present companies with considerable bureaucratic challenges when it comes to work assignments. How can companies deal with this?
The "Electronic Travel Authorization" (ETA) will be extended to numerous European countries from April 2025. The application is possible from 5 March 2025.
The new European Parliament is in place. This is a good opportunity to actively draw the attention of the new Members of the European Parliament to the bureaucracy surrounding the posting of workers.
Since 1 July 2024 work assignments in the Czech Republic must be reported via an online reporting platform. The procedure is complex and many rules are still unclear.
Like other proactive activities, assembly assignments in Poland are subject to Polish reporting obligations. What needs to be considered in the reporting procedure?
In the BMF circular dated 12.12.2023 on the tax treatment of wages under double taxation agreements, the explanations/examples for determining residency have been expanded.
Overview of double taxation treaties and income tax exemption for stays abroad (only in German).
Attention all those interested in Europe! With our new web seminar series "EU Bubble talks - 30 minutes insights from Brussels", we take a look behind the scenes of European politics and take you with us.
The VDMA's regional associations have a long tradition of organizing tax events. We will be offering these events again in the first half of 2024. We give you a small preview of when and where!
In order to cope with the new world of work, a multilateral framework agreement will allow more flexible -deviating from the conflict of laws- regulations for teleworkers from July 01, 2023.
Short-term work assignments in the UK are possible without a visa on the basis of a purchase or leasing contract. Otherwise a visa is required.
VDMA is campaigning for less bureaucracy in work assignments in Europe. An overview of the facts and figures shows that there is still a long way to go before the Internal Market runs smoothly.
Overview - Events on the topic of reporting obligations for work assignments in Europe
Based on the EU Commission`s Telework Guidance of May 13, 2022, Germany and Austria have created an agreement with foresight for the period after the COVID-19 special regulation from July 1, 2023.
Veranstaltungen & Messen
Find out about the tax aspects you should consider for a successful work assignment in the USA.
The planning of EU work assignments includes both the EU notification requirements and the A1 certificate. The practical and correct handling poses major challenges for member companies. The VDMA web event offers guidance for newcomers.
Ask your questions about work assignments abroad and get in touch online with the VDMA Tax, Legal and Foreign Trade departments!
Ask your questions about work assignments abroad and get in touch online with the VDMA Tax, Legal and Foreign Trade departments!
Exclusively for VDMA members
Register now and read more
Don't have an account?
If your company is already a VDMA member, you can register easily.
Do you not know whether your company is already a member? Take a look at our member list and find out.
Are you interested in becoming a VDMA member?
exklusiv
exklusiv
Your contact