Assignment & the ICT-Card
Support for a Smooth Start in Germany
An assignment to Germany is an exciting professional opportunity, but it also brings many organisational questions. Do I remain covered by social security in my home country? What permit do I need for project-based work in the Frankfurt-Rhine-Main region? Taunus Relocation accompanies you through every step of your transfer. We ensure that administrative processes run quietly in the background, allowing you to focus on your project and your new environment from day one.
Global Mobility Solutions: Professional Support for Assignments for HR
The temporary secondment of specialists from abroad to Germany requires precise coordination between the sending company, the receiving entity, and the German authorities. Taunus Relocation acts as your external Global Mobility department. We support HR managers in implementing international transfers (assignments) efficiently and with high levels of employee satisfaction.
Our Services in Assignment Management
Specialised Support for All Types of Assignment
Every assignment has its own regulatory requirements. We support you through the most common scenarios:
ICT-Card (Intra-Corporate Transfer): The gold standard for the internal transfer of managers, specialists, and trainees from third countries. From the application at the German Embassy in the sending country to the conversion into a residence permit for the purpose of employment after entry.
Residence Permit for Employment after Entry (without ICT card/visa and prior to start of work): Applicable only to nationals of Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the USA.
Vander Elst Visa: An efficient solution for third-country nationals employed by a company in another EU state who are providing a temporary service in Germany.
Our Service Portfolio for Your Assignment Management
We ensure that the work permit is secured:
Support with initial applications as well as the confirmation or extension of residence permits at the responsible immigration authorities.
Work Permits: Close monitoring of deadlines to ensure their continued validity.
Provisional Documents: We apply for Fiktionsbescheinigungen (provisional residence documents) in the event of delays at the immigration authorities.
Security & Mobility
We handle the operational management to relieve your Global Mobility team:
Compliance Check & Process Planning: Analysis of the assignment constellation and creation of a binding schedule.
Visa & Work Permit Support: Coordination of applications with the relevant foreign missions and the Federal Employment Agency (pre-approval).
Interface Communication: Coordination between the HR team at headquarters, the local branch, and the assigned employee.
Local Registration & Social Security: Support with local registration and advice on the necessary evidence for social security (e.g. exemption agreements).
Your Benefits
- Time Savings: We are familiar with the specific requirements of the authorities in the Rhine-Main region and avoid delays caused by incomplete documentation.
- Employee Retention: Through professional onboarding and personal support, your expats feel valued, which significantly reduces assignment failure rates.
- Transparency: You receive regular status updates on the progress of every individual transfer case.
Important Note for HR Managers: As relocation consultants, we provide proactive project management and administrative process support. We do not provide legal or tax advice. For complex questions regarding assignment law or double taxation agreements (DTA), we are happy to involve your internal experts or refer you to our specialised partners.
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