Originally posted on 29th May 2026
Contributing CELIA Alliance members: Keller Menz
This month’s read:
- Changes to how self-employment is assessed under new social security law in Germany
International News
Germany’s proposed “new self-employment”: considerations for HR, clients and freelancers
Germany has announced proposed reforms to how self-employment is assessed under social security law, with a new optional “self-employment” status proposed from 1 January 2028.
Keller Menz, our German member firm, explores the shortfalls of the current German system, and what employers and contractors should prepare for ahead of the proposed implementation date.
