Beyond Placement: Fully Managed IT Professionals in 2-4 Weeks

Why European Companies Choose Global BrainForce

Designed specifically for European businesses with GDPR compliance, cost optimization, and cultural alignment that traditional outsourcing can't match.

GDPR & EU Data Protection

Full GDPR compliance with EU data protection standards, encrypted data handling, and strict privacy controls. Meet the strictest European regulatory requirements.

EU data residency available

VAT & Tax Optimization

Optimize VAT obligations and corporate tax burden with offshore services. Service contracts may offer tax advantages over direct employment in many EU jurisdictions.

Tax-efficient service structure

European Business Culture

Developers trained in European business practices, communication styles, and work ethics. Experience with European regulatory frameworks and quality standards.

EU business alignment

European Time Zone Coordination

Strategic coordination with European business hours. Morning overlap for daily standups, afternoon collaboration, and extended coverage for critical projects.

6-8 hour daily overlap

No EU Employment Complexity

Avoid EU employment law complexities, social security obligations, and complex labor regulations. Pure service contract relationship.

Zero employment liability

Nordic/Swiss Quality Standards

AI-enhanced developers with experience in European quality standards comparable to Nordic and Swiss development teams at a fraction of European market rates.

60-70% cost savings vs EU local

European Developer Cost Comparison 2025

Total cost analysis including salary, social security, tax obligations, and all employment expenses across major European markets

RoleNetherlands (EUR)Germany (EUR)Global BrainForce (EUR)Savings
Senior Java Developer€75,000 + benefits€70,000 + benefits€25,000 all-inclusive€45,000+ (64%)
Full-Stack Developer€65,000 + benefits€60,000 + benefits€22,000 all-inclusive€38,000+ (63%)
DevOps Engineer€80,000 + benefits€75,000 + benefits€28,000 all-inclusive€47,000+ (63%)
QA Engineer€55,000 + benefits€50,000 + benefits€20,000 all-inclusive€30,000+ (60%)

EU Local Hiring Includes:

  • Base salary
  • Social security contributions (20-40%)
  • Holiday pay and sick leave
  • Pension contributions
  • Employment protection costs
  • Recruitment and onboarding
  • Office space & equipment

Global BrainForce Includes:

  • Dedicated developer salary
  • Complete operational ownership
  • GDPR compliance & data protection
  • HR & payroll management
  • Development infrastructure
  • Performance monitoring
  • No employment liability

Why Philippines is Perfect for European Businesses

Regulatory & Compliance Advantages

  • Full GDPR compliance and EU data protection standards
  • Experience with European regulatory frameworks
  • Understanding of European quality standards
  • Data residency and privacy-by-design practices

Technical & Cultural Benefits

  • Advanced technical skills with AI-enhanced productivity
  • Excellent English proficiency and communication
  • European business hours overlap for collaboration
  • Cost-effective without compromising quality standards

Success Stories from European Companies

4.6/5 β€’ 13 reviews
Based on 13 client reviews

See how European businesses have achieved exceptional results with our offshore teams while maintaining GDPR compliance and EU data protection standards

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CTO at VPN Technology Company

VPN Technology Company β€’ IT ServicesπŸ“ Tel Aviv, Israel

"They consistently deliver excellent results."

Project: Staff augmentation / extra development teams

Duration: January 2015 – ongoing

PHPQA
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Procurement Software CEO

B2B Procurement Software Company β€’ B2B Purchasing Management SoftwareπŸ“ Netherlands

"We're absolutely satisfied with our partnership with Global BrainForce."

Project: Development, testing + staff augmentation for software products

Duration: July 2014 – ongoing (~10 years)

.NETJavaScriptDatabase ManagementTesting
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.NET Development Director

.NET Development Company β€’ Software Development CompanyπŸ“ Netherlands

"Global BrainForce communicates easily and is constantly available."

Project: Staff augmentation, client application work in .NET, front-end, back-end + database support

Duration: March 2021 – ongoing

.NETData AnalyticsFull StackDatabase

Why Clients Choose Global BrainForce

Easy to work with / accessible
High quality work
Good communication
Proactive
Reasonable pricing
Meeting deadlines
Understanding client needs
No/very few junior developers (experienced team members)
Flexibility, adaptability to changing project needs
Simple onboarding process

Frequently Asked Questions - European Market

Common questions from European businesses about offshore development

How do you ensure GDPR compliance and EU data protection with offshore teams?

Our offshore development teams maintain strict GDPR compliance with data processing agreements, EU data residency options, encrypted communications, and regular compliance audits. We implement privacy-by-design principles, data minimization, and right-to-erasure capabilities to meet all European data protection requirements.

What are the VAT and tax implications for European companies using offshore services?

Offshore development services may offer VAT and tax optimization opportunities compared to direct employment. Service contracts typically qualify as deductible business expenses, potentially reducing corporate tax burden. VAT treatment varies by EU jurisdiction, but services to business customers often benefit from reverse charge mechanisms. We recommend consulting your tax advisor for jurisdiction-specific guidance.

How do you handle European time zone collaboration and business hours?

We coordinate strategically with European business hours for optimal collaboration. Central European Time (CET) aligns well with Philippines afternoon hours, providing 6-8 hours of overlap. This enables morning European meetings, real-time collaboration, and extended coverage for critical projects without the coordination challenges of other offshore locations.

What are the EU employment law advantages of offshore development teams?

Offshore development teams eliminate EU employment law complexities entirely. You avoid social security contributions (20-40% in most EU countries), complex labor regulations, employment protection costs, and termination restrictions. This provides significant legal protection and administrative simplification for European companies.

How do your developers compare to Nordic and Swiss quality standards?

Our AI-enhanced developers undergo rigorous screening comparable to Nordic and Swiss standards. They work with enterprise technologies, follow European quality frameworks, and understand European business culture. You get Nordic/Swiss-caliber talent at 60-70% cost savings with the same technical expertise and attention to quality.

Which European countries do you primarily serve?

We primarily serve Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Sweden, and Switzerland. Our developers are trained in European business practices and have experience with country-specific regulatory requirements, quality standards, and communication styles for seamless integration with European teams.

How quickly can you deploy teams for European companies?

We can deploy AI-enhanced development teams for European companies within 2-4 weeks, significantly faster than local hiring which typically takes 3-6 months. Our Europe-specific onboarding includes GDPR compliance briefing, European business culture training, time zone coordination, and integration with European business practices and tools.

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