Payroll in Berlin, Germany
Looking for payroll in Berlin? This page lists 4 payroll firms operating in Berlin, Germany, with contact details and, where we have them, named partners and the tools they run.
Calculating pay, tax and social contributions, filing with the authorities, and paying employees on time. Typical deliverables: payslips; employer tax filings; year-end statements; pension / benefits administration. USD 4–12 per payslip per month plus a base fee.
4 payroll firms in Berlin
| Firm | Location | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awalux GMBH Lohn- Und Gehaltsabrechnung | Berlin, DE | ||
| Cleverlohn | Berlin, DE | ||
| Lohnbüro Zahlenkönig | Berlin, DE | ||
| Lohndialog Abrechnungs GMBH | Berlin, DE |
Shortlist two or three payroll firms below and ask each for a fixed quote.
Choosing a payroll firm in Berlin
How to choose: (1) match the firm to your size and stage — a landlord and a 40-person company need different people; (2) confirm the qualification for regulated work (CPA, ACA / ICAEW, ACCA, CA (CA ANZ, CPA Canada, SAICA), CIMA, EA (US Enrolled Agent), Steuerberater, Expert-comptable); (3) ask for a fixed fee in writing; (4) check they use software you can log into; (5) talk to one existing client in your sector.
Most accounting work for a business in Berlin can be handled locally or remotely — bookkeeping, VAT/GST and payroll rarely need face-to-face meetings, while audit and complex advisory sometimes do. The firms below serve Berlin whether or not they are headquartered there.
Payroll rules in Germany
In Germany, the recognised designation is Steuerberater (tax); Wirtschaftsprüfer (audit). Filing and oversight: Steuerberaterkammer; Wirtschaftsprüferkammer. Mittelgroße und große Kapitalgesellschaften are audit-required by size class under HGB. Return normally due 31 July following the year; later with a Steuerberater.
FAQ
- Can payroll be outsourced fully?
- Yes — most small firms hand the whole cycle to an accountant or a payroll bureau, keeping only approval of hours and new starters.
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This directory is compiled from public company data and each firm's own website. Listing is not endorsement. Verify a firm's registration and current fees directly before engaging.