Startup Valley Magazin: Workation: Wettbewerbsvorteil oder rechtliches Minenfeld?
July 3, 2025
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In einem Artikel im Startup Valley Magazin erläutert Senior Managerin Katharina Vorländer die wachsende Attraktivität von Workations – einer Mischung aus Arbeit und Urlaub – als Instrument für Start-ups, um Talente zu gewinnen und die Mitarbeiterbindung zu stärken. Sie hebt die rechtlichen und steuerlichen Komplexitäten hervor, die diese Flexibilität mit sich bringt, darunter Risiken im Zusammenhang mit Betriebsstätten, Doppelbesteuerung und der Einhaltung von Sozialversicherungs- und Einwanderungsgesetzen. Obwohl Workations einen Wettbewerbsvorteil bieten können, betont Katharina, dass Unternehmen die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen sorgfältig prüfen und sich strategisch vorbereiten müssen, um kostspielige Fallstricke zu vermeiden.
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In an article published in Startup Valley Magazin, Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explores the growing appeal of workations—a blend of work and vacation—as a tool for start-ups to attract talent and boost employee retention. She highlights the legal and tax complexities that come with this flexibility, including risks around permanent establishments, double taxation and compliance with social security and immigration laws. While workations can offer a competitive edge, Katharina stresses that companies must thoroughly assess legal frameworks and prepare strategically to avoid costly pitfalls.
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