Costs of a permanent employee

Fixed salary: predictable expenses

• Additional costs: social security contributions, insurance, company benefits

Other expenses:

• Work equipment (computers, software, etc.)
• Office costs (rent, running costs)
• Paid vacation and sick leave

Long-term commitments:

• Notice periods and possible severance payments

Total costs increase by about 20-30% of gross salary

Hiring a freelancer

• No costs for social security contributions and insurance
• No expenses for vacation and sick leave cover
• Freelancers often use their own devices and software
• Ideal for short-term projects or special know-how
• Termination of cooperation without long-term contracts