Payroll accounting outsource
Outsource your payroll, including a smart HR platform!
cleverlohn handles your complete payroll accounting: digitally, legally compliant, and with a personal contact person.
“cleverlohn provides us with expert support, efficient communication, and a reliable process. For us, the decision to outsource our payroll was absolutely the right one.”
Frannz-Club
Managing Director
"What I appreciate most is the quick response time. When we have questions, we're guaranteed a clear answer the same day. Cleverlohn thinks proactively and follows up on timesheets before any errors can arise."
Vanessa W.
Management & Operations (3 locations)
Why Payroll outsource?
The benefits for you and your company.
Everything in one place!
From personnel files and payroll documents to managing fixed and variable salary components: With cleverlohn, you record all employee data in compliance with GDPR and receive GoBD-compliant statements.
Outsourcing payroll makes you independent and saves resources and energy. You can focus on your company's core business.
cleverlohn saves you time, minimizes errors, and gives you full cost control.
- Time savings: Up to 80% less effort through automation and integrations.
- Error prevention: Trial payroll and automatic validation.
- Cost control: All-inclusive from €13 per payroll. No basic fee.
- Legal certainty: All reports to the tax office, health insurance companies, and financial accounting included.
- Scalability: From 1 to 250 employees. cleverlohn grows with you.
In 3 simple steps Payroll for Small Businesses
We make getting started easy:
Submit data once, and everything runs automatically. No disruptions due to holidays or sickness, because we're always here for you.
- Step 1: Submit data.
Employee questionnaires are a thing of the past. We retrieve all master data from your previous payroll provider. Invite your employees to digitally enter their master and variable data. Everything done in minutes. - Step 2: Use the platform.
Record all working hours, absences, and special payments easily online. - Step 3: Get your statement.
We generate, verify, and deliver: Ready for payout via email, portal, or mail.
Our All-Inclusive Offer: Everything you need, starting from €13 per payslip.
cleverlohn is more than just payroll: All-in-one payroll accounting service & HR platform. No extra costs. No surprises. Everything included.
Personal Support
For individual questions, simply contact your personal payroll accountant directly via email, chat, or phone.
Payslip
online
Invite all employees to manage their personal data independently and download their payslips.
100% Transparency, Anytime
Deadlines, confirmed monthly closings, processing statuses, and processed employees in your calendar overview.
Flexible Master Data Management
Not every month is the same. Easily record all working hours, absences, and special payments online.
Timely Reminders
To ensure timely payroll processing, we send you reminders for the approval of all relevant data.
Tax Advisor Integration
We handle the integration of your tax advisor and create the interface for a seamless process.
Reliable payroll processing with cleverlohn.
What Costs are incurred with payroll?
How much does payroll cost?
Monthly payroll is complex, and small errors can have major consequences: fines up to €30,000, back payments, or even claims for damages. Those who handle payroll themselves bear the full risk. Therefore, companies should always factor in potential error costs in addition to the pure payroll processing costs.
Before you decide for or against outsourcing, it's worth taking a closer look at the numbers: Tax advisors operate under the StBVV (German Tax Consultancy Fee Ordinance) and usually charge between €15 and €35 per employee per month, plus basic fees and extras for certificates, corrections, or annual reports. Traditional payroll offices are often a bit cheaper, but rarely offer modern tools or automated processes.
It pays to be smart!
We offer digital payroll with smart processes and transparent pricing. This ensures your payroll is not only accurate but also stress-free.
One price for all.
Our all-inclusive price: As simple as cleverlohn.
Always plan with confidence. No basic fee. No additional costs.
cleverlohn
- Dedicated payroll specialist included
- All HR software features included
- Employee access included
- Base priceincl.
- Employee registration and deregistrationincl.
- Certificates, such as employment certificatesincl.
- Annual reportsincl.
- Communication flat feeincl.
Other providers
- Personal payroll accountant included
- All HR software functions included
- Employee access included
- Base price18 €
- Onboarding and offboarding of employees18 €
- Certificates, such as employment certificates15 €
- Annual declarations20 €
- Communication flat rate15 €
Keep costs in check with cleverlohn.
Häufige Fragen zum Auslagern der Lohnabrechnung
How much does payroll software cost?
How much does payroll software cost?
Yes, this is very straightforward with cleverlohn. As an independent payroll service, we handle your complete payroll, including all reports to the tax office, health insurance funds, and professional associations. And the best part: You don't need to involve a tax advisor.
You retain full control over your data at all times and can easily share it with your tax advisor if needed. Many of our customers use cleverlohn for precisely this reason: They want to take the time-consuming and often expensive payroll processing out of the firm without sacrificing professional handling.
How secure is my data with cleverlohn?
How secure is my data with cleverlohn?
Traditional payroll offices or tax firms often face risks due to a lack of digitalization: data arrives late, processes are not very transparent, and corrections cost time and money. cleverlohn takes a different approach here. Our fully automated HR platform checks all entries in real-time, including our unique trial payroll. Every payroll statement is simulated and tested for errors before final submission. This way, problems are identified before they even arise.
How does the test payroll run work?
How does the test payroll run work?
Your employee data is securely stored with cleverlohn: You operate fully GDPR-compliant and receive GoBD-compliant statements. All documents are centrally available to you, so you always maintain an overview, even if an audit is pending.
What company sizes is cleverlohn suitable for?
What company sizes is cleverlohn suitable for?
During an audit, you can stay relaxed: cleverlohn ensures that all necessary documents are structured and can be provided quickly. Upon request, we support you throughout the entire process and clarify any open questions with you. In short: An audit won't be an obstacle for you. With cleverlohn, you are well prepared.
Can employees access their payslips themselves?
Can employees access their payslips themselves?
The flat rate per employee already includes everything you need for smooth payroll processing. No hidden costs, no extra fees.
Included:
- Personal Payroll Accountant
- All HR software functions & employee access
- Onboarding and Offboarding
- Statements & Annual Declarations
- Communication flat rate and the full base price
Can I continue to work with my tax advisor?
Can I continue to work with my tax advisor?
Simply log in, check payslips, done: Employees can access their documents anytime via their personal login.
Why should I choose cleverlohn?
Why should I choose cleverlohn?
cleverlohn offers: genuine experts, streamlined processes, and a team fully dedicated to your payroll.
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The central hub for your payroll
What other companies say About cleverlohn.
Fahrwerk GzR
Mehr als zufrieden endlich eine Lösung für die Lohnbuchhaltung gefunden zu haben. Reaktionszeit stets innerhalb von Minuten und für die verschiedensten Fälle und Angelegenheiten mit den richtigen Antworten bereit stehend. Weiter so!
Geschäftsführer der KNH
Die Idee von cleverlohn war für uns ausschlaggebend – jung, dynamisch und digital. Dieser Ansatz hat uns überzeugt, weil wir immer nach einer sauberen, digitalen Lösung gesucht haben. Wir sind happy mit der Entscheidung, das extern zu machen.
lexhub
Wir haben mit cleverlohn seit über einem halben Jahr eine super Erfahrung gemacht. Immer pünktliche und korrekte Lohnscheine, sofortige Hilfe bei Fragen durch das Team, sowie wie ein einfacher digitaler Zugang mit allen Informationen ermöglichen uns mehr Zeit für strategische HR-Fragen.
spized
Wir schätzen den Einsatz von cleverlohn und unserer persönlichen Lohnbuchhalterin sehr und sind froh, dass wir jetzt endlich jemanden haben, der wirklich Ahnung von dem hat, was er tut.
Debtist
Die alte Lohnbuchhaltung war unglaublich intransparent und hat uns viel Zeit gekostet. Bei cleverlohn haben wir jetzt eine acht- bis zehnfache Zeitersparnis und deutlich weniger Aufwand.
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