EOR isn’t always the answer: when you should set up a Dutch entity instead
Employer of Record (EOR) services solve a real problem. They let you hire in the Netherlands fast, without a local…
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Why IND ‘recognised sponsor’ status matters when you hire expats in the Netherlands
When Dutch employers hire a highly skilled migrant, Netherlands immigration rules put one detail front and centre: IND recognised sponsor…
13th Month, bonuses and variable pay: structuring Dutch compensation compliantly
Compensation in the Netherlands combines several moving parts. Employers juggle base pay, a possible 13th month salary in the Netherlands,…
Hiring employees in the Netherlands as a foreign company
Expanding into the Netherlands opens access to skilled talent and the wider EU market. However, Dutch employment rules are strict….
Expand business abroad: how EOR helps Dutch companies scale globally
Dutch ambition rarely stops at the border. Yet many scale-ups hit an administrative wall the moment they try to hire…
The summer remote work trap: Managing cross-border remote work compliance for your Dutch workforce
Summer is here, and your employees want their laptops in Barcelona, Rome, or Lisbon. However, many HR managers approve these…
The expat employer’s guide to CAOs: navigating the invisible floor of Dutch labor law
A CAO (Collectieve Arbeidsovereenkomst), or collective labor agreement, is a binding contract between employers and trade unions. It sets minimum…
Permanent establishment risk: when one Dutch hire makes your company taxable in the Netherlands
Foreign founders often assume that hiring one remote worker in the Netherlands carries no tax implications. However, this assumption can…
CAO compliance for foreign employers: how to figure out which Dutch sector agreement applies
Foreign employers entering the Netherlands often hit a wall called CAO compliance. The Collectieve Arbeidsovereenkomst sets binding pay rules, working…
Recruitment and hiring process: stop slow and bad hires
A slow recruitment and hiring process costs more than most leaders realise. Then, vacancies stay open for weeks and competitors…
