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ADAG Payroll Services GmbH is a central service provider in the film and TV industry based in Berlin. Its task is to settle all fees and royalties paid out on a commission basis. The abbreviation "ADAG" stands for "Abrechnungsservice der Agenturen".
In the film and television world, a large number of contracts are only concluded on a temporary or project basis. The correct accounting of all fees is therefore a major task, and it is correspondingly difficult not to lose track. ADAG Payroll Services GmbH takes on this task and organizes the billing of fees and remuneration on a commission basis.
The agencies' payroll service:
checks the information provided by the performers
takes care of the correct payment of fees under tax law
saves the various production companies a lot of time, money and effort
provides specially categorized reports on request (shooting day, area of assignment, etc.)
checks contractual relationships for legal certainty
ADAG is so popular in the industry because it does not offer a standardized package, but adapts its services to each specific project. This means that production companies only pay for the help they actually need. It works with both employers and employees.
ADAG Payroll Services GmbH represents the following three major groups of people within the show, film and television industry:
Event personnel
Dubbing actors and voice actors
For all three areas, the ADAG website provides information on correct payroll accounting, an employment contract to download and two comprehensive FAQ sections. In addition, the specific services for each group are explained in detail.
The work of ADAG Payroll Services GmbH makes day-to-day work much easier for many agencies and artists. Cooperation with the company is therefore very important for Jobwork.
ADAG Payroll Services GmbH has set itself the task of ensuring cost efficiency, security and transparency in all aspects of commission-based payment.
The scope of services includes the following points:
Assumption of liability
Complete service
Cost transparency
Rapid payment of wages
Short-term cost status
Legally compliant documentation
Archiving system
The company also provides regular information on its website about the latest relevant developments within the industry.
In addition to ADAG's traditional services, the company's website offers numerous documents for free download, such as signature lists for a fixed-term agreement, transfer of rights and regulations on participation. There are also employment contracts (in German and English), a master data sheet for cast & crew (in German and English), a set handout, a sample calculation for net wages and information on marginal, short-term and non-permanent employment relationships.