Germany

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Service price list - Germany

Service Price

1 Application for exemption from construction withholding tax and tax registration for companies 330 EUR

2 Application for exemption from construction withholding tax and tax registration of a sole proprietorship in Germany 290 EUR

3 Resubmission of the application for exemption from construction withholding tax for companies 210 EUR

4 Resubmission of the application for exemption from construction withholding tax for sole proprietorships 210 EUR

5 Determination of tax liability before the German tax office for companies 140 EUR

6 Determination of tax liability before the German tax office for sole proprietorships 140 EUR

7 Application for VAT registration in Germany for a sole proprietorship 240 EUR

8 Application for VAT registration in Germany for a company 290 EUR

9 Application for tax registration for sole proprietorships employing workers in Germany 240 EUR

10 Application for tax registration for companies employing workers in Germany 290 EUR

11 Application for refund of construction withholding tax 140 EUR

12 Annual VAT settlement in Germany 310 EUR

13 Quarterly/monthly VAT settlement in Germany 140 EUR

14 Zero VAT settlement in Germany 100 EUR

15 Income tax settlement from Germany for sole proprietorships (Gewerbeabrechnung) 210 EUR

16 Company registration with Sokabau 90 EUR

17 Monthly employee reports to Sokabau, price depends on the number of employees Price on request

18 HR and payroll services in Germany Price on request

19 Handling enforcement proceedings, writ of execution from the German tax office Price on request

Document packages - Germany

Oferta zgłoszenia pracowników delegowanych do niemieckiego Urzędu Celnego (Zollamt) oraz do niemieckiej kasy urlopowej Sokabau (dotyczy branży budowlanej)

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SOKA-BAU for companies - what do you need to know?

Sokabau („Service und Vorsorge für die Bauwirtschaft“), as social funds for the construction industry, includes both the holiday equalisation fund and the supplementary pension fund. The purpose of Sokabau is to secure holiday pay for employees whom a Polish employer has posted to work in Germany.

Sokabau for Companies - tax settlement in Germany

Obligation to register employees with SOKA-BAU

It is worth emphasising that a Polish employer has not so much the right as the obligation to register with Sokabau every employee who will be posted by that employer to work on a German construction site. It will also be necessary to submit monthly reports for each of these employees.

Sokabau for Companies - documents and settlements

How much are SOKA-BAU contributions? Costs for the employer

Contributions paid to SOKA-BAU are calculated as a percentage of the gross salary of each posted employee. The employer pays the contribution in full on top of the employee's pay and may not deduct it from their wages. Companies based outside Germany that post workers there pay only the contribution to the ULAK holiday fund, whereas the contribution to the ZVK supplementary pension fund applies to German companies. The contribution rate depends on the region and the type of company, so the current rate should be checked with SOKA-BAU. Although at first glance the amount seems high, it is worth remembering that the vast majority of the funds paid returns to the company when the employee takes holiday - SOKA-BAU then reimburses the entire holiday pay.

Sokabau for Companies - refund of construction contributions Germany

Deadlines and monthly obligations - what does SOKA-BAU require from the employer?

Registration with SOKA-BAU is not a one-off formality - it is the beginning of regular reporting obligations. Every registered employer is obliged to submit monthly reports containing data on each posted employee: hours worked, gross salary amount and, where applicable, holiday days used. Reports must be sent to the Fund by the 15th day of the month following the settlement month. Failure to meet deadlines may result in SOKA-BAU estimating contributions based on its own calculations - usually higher than the actual amounts.

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Consequences of failing to register with SOKA-BAU - what sanctions may apply?

Failure to comply with the obligation to register with SOKA-BAU is not only an administrative matter - it can lead to serious financial consequences. German inspection authorities (Zollamt), during inspections on construction sites, verify whether foreign employees are properly registered. Finding irregularities may result in administrative penalties, and overdue contributions will be pursued retroactively with interest. In extreme cases, an undisclosed lack of registration may be classified as a breach of the regulations on posting employees (AEntG), which carries penalties of up to 500 000 EUR.

Sokabau for Companies - support for construction companies Germany

Independent registration with SOKA-BAU or help from a specialist?

Technically speaking, a Polish company can register with SOKA-BAU independently and handle ongoing service itself. In practice, however, the language barrier, complicated forms in German and the risk of making mistakes in monthly reports mean that most entrepreneurs decide to use the support of a specialised office. Incorrectly completed forms or late reports can generate costs that are difficult to recover. Entrusting SOKA-BAU service to professionals is not only a saving of time - it is above all the certainty that all deadlines are met and contributions are calculated correctly.

Sokabau for Companies - ZUS contributions Germany

Sokabau? We can help! Sokabau service for companies

Fenix-Tax will help your company both in starting and continuing cooperation with the German Fund:

we will send the application - registration with Sokabau,
after receiving the employer number, we will complete the necessary forms and send them to the Fund,
we will help with sending to Sokabau the mandatory monthly notifications regarding employee holidays,
we will clarify all disputed matters with the Fund (if any arise) and take over all ongoing correspondence.

When a given employee takes holiday, Sokabau will reimburse the company for the contributions it has paid for that employee. If, however, the holiday is not used, the employee will be entitled to payment of holiday compensation.

Do not hesitate any longer - download the documents available on our website today and register your company with Sokabau. We have many years of experience in providing this service, and the group of our satisfied clients is the best proof that we are truly effective. If you have any questions or doubts, simply call us or send us a message - we will gladly explain any unclear issues.