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Posting of Employees

Successfully carry out work assignments abroad

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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.

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Dialogue on entry and stay for business purposes

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.

A short guide to work assignments abroad

Work assignments abroad require systematic and careful planning. This information will help you to master the challenges regarding labour, tax and social law.

VDMA continues to advocate for easier posting of workers

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.

Finally, clarity for assembly work in Switzerland

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.

EU reporting obligations - How to implement them in your company?

The implementation of reporting obligations for work assignments in Europe is a major challenge for many VDMA member companies.

EU work assignments - Cooperation with global mobility service providers

Service providers offer discounted conditions - exclusively for VDMA members.

VDMA information sheets EU reporting requirements

Work assignments in Europe: Which reporting requirements apply in which country? Information sheets as a practical aid for VDMA members.

The eDeclaration is a necessary step towards reducing bureaucracy

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.

Italy - What is the construction site driver's license?

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.

Reporting obligations for work assignments in the EU

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?

ETA registration is mandatory for entry from April 2, 2025

The "Electronic Travel Authorization" (ETA) will be extended to numerous European countries from April 2025. The application is possible from 5 March 2025.

Become active!

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.

Work assignments in the Czech Republic - New reporting platform very complex

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.

Working in Poland: Registration regulations and practical tips

Like other proactive activities, assembly assignments in Poland are subject to Polish reporting obligations. What needs to be considered in the reporting procedure?

Determination of residence

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.

DTA Overview 2024

Overview of double taxation treaties and income tax exemption for stays abroad (only in German).

Tweeting from Brussels: Web seminar series launched

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.

VDMA tax findings in spring 2024

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!

New EU Framework Agreement

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 on the basis of a purchase contract visa-free

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.

Facts and figures on the bureaucracy monster

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.

Networking events for members

Overview - Events on the topic of reporting obligations for work assignments in Europe

Cross-border telework between Germany and Austria

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

Veranstaltungen & Messen

Tue. 01.07.25 Tue. 01.07.25

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  • United States
  • Taxes

Find out about the tax aspects you should consider for a successful work assignment in the USA.

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Mon. 07.07.25 Mon. 07.07.25

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  • Foreign Trade Department
  • Taxes

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.

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Thu. 25.09.25 Thu. 25.09.25

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  • Labour Law
  • Posting of Workers
  • International Tax Law

Ask your questions about work assignments abroad and get in touch online with the VDMA Tax, Legal and Foreign Trade departments!

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Tue. 09.12.25 Tue. 09.12.25

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  • Labour Law
  • Posting of Workers
  • International Tax Law

Ask your questions about work assignments abroad and get in touch online with the VDMA Tax, Legal and Foreign Trade departments!

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Groups & Working Groups

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Tax Working Group

Working Group on Posting of Employees Taxes

In addition to the tax aspects of working abroad, the participants also deal with labour and social law issues.

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Weitere VDMA Leistungen

Weitere VDMA Leistungen

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Compliance Quick Check
Employees are increasingly working abroad. A comprehensive review of the individual social security circumstances is necessary in many cases.
Employee secondments Labour and social law
In this seminar, you will get a compact overview of the particularities of employment and social security law when working abroad.
Posting of employees Taxes
In this seminar, you will learn about the tax problems associated with the international deployment of employees and be provided with suitable solutions.

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Mobile working abroad
The brochure "Orientation guide in the legal jungle" deals with the legal framework.

More expert and focus topics

More expert and focus topics
Labor law
Whether it be short-time work, service contracts, working shifts or home office, the parameters for modern work and flexible crisis measures are changing continuously.
Work assignments in Europe
Regarding work assignments in Europe, three completely different topics - "reporting requirements", "social law: A1 certificate" and "labor law: posting of workers directive" - are increasingly moving into the spotlight.
Home Office
For many employees, working in a home office is a completely new situation that has caught them very unprepared due to the pandemic. This raises a host of practical and legal issues.
International Business Travel
Globalization necessitates travel throughout the life cycle of a machine: Sales, commissioning, assembly and maintenance. For corporate travel management, this poses an organizational challenge: Do I need a visa, and if so, which type? Which documentation is required? Which regulations apply when posting workers within the EU?
Labor Market
Competitiveness, growth and job security require adaptability, value creation based on the division of labour and a flexible labour market. Digitalisation requires modern framework conditions for Work 4.0.

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