Context:

Certain NGOs / non-profits cannot reclaim VAT due to their legal structure. This means VAT becomes a real cost for them.

Why EOR can be expensive With EOR, VAT applies to:

  • MSF (Monthly Service Fee)

  • TCE (Total Cost of Employment) – salary + employer contributions

Because salaries are high, non-refundable VAT can easily add €1k+ per month per employee.



Solution: Direct Hiring With Direct Hiring:

  • The client pays salary and employer contributions directly to the talent

  • We only invoice the MSF

➡️ VAT only applies to the MSF, not the TCEs. Thus, making it much cheaper for NGOs that cannot reclaim VAT.



When to position this

Use Direct Hiring if:

  • Prospect cannot reclaim VAT

  • Is an NGO that says EOR is too expensive



Submitter:

Dominik Kudera