Consultation

Freelancer-to-Permanent Transition Advisory

One-to-one guidance through contracts, notice periods, social insurance shifts, and employer conversations when you leave freelancing for a permanent post in Germany.

Consultant reviewing employment documents at a desk

Who it is for

Independent contractors, freelancers, and sole traders in Germany who have a permanent job offer—or are actively pursuing one—and need structured support for the move.

What you leave with

A clear sequence from current freelance status to signed employment, with documents prepared, insurance questions answered, and negotiation points rehearsed.

Included

  • Initial status review of your freelance setup, contracts, and intended employer offer
  • Timeline mapping for notice, project wind-down, and start date
  • Contract clause walkthrough focused on German permanent employment terms
  • Social insurance and tax-status change checklist tailored to your situation
  • Two structured preparation sessions for salary and conditions talks
  • Written transition plan you can keep after the engagement ends

Not included

  • Legal representation in disputes
  • Tax filing or bookkeeping for your former freelance activity
  • Job placement or CV writing as a standalone product

How the engagement runs

  1. Intake call to confirm eligibility and urgency
  2. Document review and risk flags
  3. Transition plan workshop
  4. Negotiation preparation and check-ins until your start date
  5. Handover summary and optional 30-day follow-up

Provider

Senior employment consultants with practice in German labour-market transitions

Duration

6–10 weeks typical engagement

Location

Video sessions across Germany; in-person meetings available in Bavaria by arrangement

Preparation

Bring your current freelance contracts, recent invoices summary, offer letter or draft employment contract, and a list of open client commitments.

Fee basis

From €890 — Fixed advisory fee for the core transition path; optional follow-up sessions billed separately

Informational pricing only; no online checkout.