Canonical page: https://eor-netherlands.com/ Local employment / Netherlands # Employer of Record in the Netherlands A clear plan for your next hire—from employment agreements to payroll and benefits. Tell us about your role and we’ll help you work through the details. - Discuss the right employment setup for your role - Understand payroll, benefits and ongoing support - Review the full cost before you commit [Discuss your hire →](#hiring-form)[Explore EOR services](https://eor-netherlands.com/services) Your next step ## Let’s build your hiring plan. Start with your contact details. We’ll follow up to discuss your role and requirements. [Request a hiring consultation](https://eor-netherlands.com/get-in-touch) ## The essentials, in one hiring plan. ### Employment setup Understand the employing entity, contract terms and responsibilities before signing. ### Payroll and benefits Discuss pay cycles, benefits, employee support and the scope of ongoing administration. ### A complete cost picture Separate service fees, salary, employer costs and any setup or exit charges. Made for your market ## Local details. Better decisions. Every hiring plan starts with the role and its location. Here’s what to discuss before employing someone in the Netherlands. 01 ### Employment agreement and any applicable collective agreement Ask how this will be handled for your proposed role and who is responsible. Include the agreed scope in your hiring proposal. 02 ### Holiday allowance, leave and benefits Ask how this will be handled for your proposed role and who is responsible. Include the agreed scope in your hiring proposal. 03 ### Employing entity and the proposed arrangement Ask how this will be handled for your proposed role and who is responsible. Include the agreed scope in your hiring proposal. ## Hiring in the Netherlands at a glance Capital Amsterdam Currency EUR · Euro Payroll cycle Monthly Employer cost (statutory) ≈ 19.2% of gross Minimum wage € 2.598 / month Paid annual leave 20 days ## Employing in the Netherlands: the essentials Statutory employment costs, taxes and entitlements an Employer of Record handles on your behalf. ### Cost & tax Employer social contributions | ≈ 19.2% of gross salary | Employee social contributions | ≈ 27.7% of gross | Highest recorded income-tax rate | 17.8% | Corporate income tax | 25.8% | Tax and mandatory contributions wedge | 49.9% | ### Working time & leave Paid annual leave | 20 days | Public holidays | 11 days | Maternity leave | 16 weeks | Paternity leave | 1 week | Parental leave | 26 weeks | ### Pay & employment terms Minimum wage | € 2.598 / month | Payroll cycle | Monthly | 13th-month salary | Not required | Statutory notice period | 8.7 weeks | Statutory severance | 7.7 weeks | ### Good to know in the Netherlands - Holiday allowance: 8% of gross annual salary, paid on top of wages (usually in May). - The 30% ruling can give qualifying foreign hires a tax-free allowance on part of their salary. ### Country research sources - [public holidays treatment](https://www.government.nl/topics/working-hours/question-and-answer/public-holidays-in-the-netherlands) · Source as of 2026-10-16 - [thirteenth salary](https://business.gov.nl/staff/terms-of-employment/13th-month-or-year-end-bonus-for-your-staff/) · Source as of 2026-10-01 - [dismissal procedure days](https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0005290/2025-01-01/) · Source as of 2026-09-19 - [min wage monthly](https://www.government.nl/themes/work/minimum-wage/minimum-wage-amounts) · Source as of 2026-09-12 - [parental leave weeks](https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/vraag-en-antwoord/zwangerschap-en-geboorte/wanneer-heb-ik-recht-op-betaald-ouderschapsverlof) · Source as of 2026-09-12 - [paternity leave weeks](https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/vraag-en-antwoord/zwangerschap-en-geboorte/hoeveel-dagen-vrij-krijg-ik-als-partner-bij-de-geboorte-van-mijn-kind) · Source as of 2026-09-12 Sourced from OECD, ISSA and national authorities, latest data 2026. Figures are indicative and change over time — confirm specifics with our team before hiring. Planning your hire ## What to budget and confirm in the Netherlands A Dutch salary offer needs a clear definition of what is included. Before comparing service fees, agree the annual gross base, holiday allowance, working pattern and any collective agreement. Those decisions shape both the employee’s offer and the employer’s budget. [Hiring checks](#hiring-checks)[Salary example](#salary-example)[Employment options](#employment-options)[Onboarding](#onboarding-checklist)[Questions](#hiring-faq) ### Start with the annual package Ask for base salary and holiday allowance as separate lines. Include pension arrangements, insured benefits and variable pay in the proposal. A headline monthly figure is difficult to compare when one quote includes allowances and another excludes them. ### Establish the employment arrangement Request the legal name of the employing entity and ask which collective agreement, if any, applies. Have the provider explain how the arrangement fits the role, work location and day-to-day supervision. Record responsibility for payroll, sickness administration and employee support. ### Plan for changes as well as onboarding Ask how a salary increase, working-hours change or end of assignment is handled. Separate the commercial notice period in your service agreement from the employee’s employment terms. Request an explanation of final payroll, unused leave and any termination costs before signing. ### A worked salary-budget example Illustration: a full year at €4,000 gross base per month, with an 8% holiday allowance paid in addition. This assumes a base-only package with no variable pay. Illustrative gross salary calculation · EURAnnual base salary · €4,000 × 12 | €48,000 | Illustrative holiday allowance · €48,000 × 8% | €3,840 | Salary plus holiday allowance | €51,840 | Average monthly accrual · €51,840 ÷ 12 | €4,320 | This is a salary subtotal, not total employer cost or take-home pay. Add the applicable employer contributions, pension, insurance, agreed benefits and service fee. The Dutch government describes an 8% general holiday-allowance rule with exceptions; confirm the applicable contract and collective agreement. Payment timing may differ from monthly accrual. [Business.gov.nl · Holiday allowance and exceptions](https://business.gov.nl/staff/terms-of-employment/paying-holiday-allowance-to-your-staff/) [Request a full employer-cost breakdown →](#hiring-form) ### Compare the employment options before choosing a service Ask for a proposal that explains the arrangement as well as the price. Your team size, planned duration and local activities should guide the decision. A provider employment arrangementConfirm which entity employs the person, whether the proposed structure is appropriate locally, and the responsibilities covered by the service agreement. Request the full employment budget alongside the management fee. Employment through your own organisationCompare the registration, payroll, HR and ongoing administration required for your planned operations. Ask an adviser whether your existing organisation can employ locally or whether a local entity is needed. An independent contractorAssess the actual relationship before choosing this route. Ask for a classification review if the person will work under your direction in an ongoing role; a contractor label alone does not resolve that question. ### Prepare these details for the hiring proposal - Role description, work location, proposed start date and weekly hours. - Annual gross base, holiday-allowance treatment and agreed benefits. - Identity and work-authorisation checks through the provider’s secure onboarding process. - Applicable collective agreement, employing entity and signed employment terms. - Payroll cutoff, first payment date, leave administration and named support contact. Start with role and company details in your inquiry. The selected provider can request sensitive employee documents through its secure onboarding process. ### Questions about hiring in the Netherlands **Does a €48,000 offer include holiday allowance?** The offer must say. In the example above, €48,000 is the base and the assumed 8% allowance adds €3,840. If the package is quoted inclusive of holiday allowance, do not add it again. Confirm the written breakdown before comparing proposals. [Business.gov.nl · Holiday allowance and exceptions](https://business.gov.nl/staff/terms-of-employment/paying-holiday-allowance-to-your-staff/) **How should we describe annual leave for a part-time employee?** Dutch statutory annual leave is based on four times weekly working hours. A 32-hour week therefore gives 128 statutory hours for a full year. Additional contractual or collective-agreement leave can sit above that minimum. Expressing the entitlement in hours avoids confusion when working days vary. [Business.gov.nl · Holiday entitlement](https://business.gov.nl/regulations/holiday-entitlement/) **Which documents should we send with an initial inquiry?** Start with the role, location, salary range and intended start date. A provider can then confirm the arrangement and document checklist. Use its secure onboarding channel for identity, bank and employee tax details; the initial inquiry only needs enough information to scope the hire. ### Sources for this hiring guide Sources checked 2026-09-05. The examples use stated assumptions; request a role-specific proposal before committing to a budget. - [Business.gov.nl · Holiday allowance and exceptions](https://business.gov.nl/staff/terms-of-employment/paying-holiday-allowance-to-your-staff/) - [Business.gov.nl · Holiday entitlement](https://business.gov.nl/regulations/holiday-entitlement/) - [Business.gov.nl · Employing staff checklist](https://business.gov.nl/staff/employing-staff/employing-staff-in-the-netherlands/) A practical approach ## A hiring plan built around the Netherlands Start with the role, work location and intended start date. An EOR proposal should explain who employs the worker, what payroll and benefits include, and how responsibilities are shared with your business. Review those details before you commit. [Explore hiring options for your business →](https://eor-netherlands.com/for-business) ## A straightforward way forward. 1 ### Share your hiring plan Tell us about the role, location, team size and intended start date. 2 ### Review the arrangement Confirm service availability, the employing entity and the proposed scope. 3 ### Compare the full proposal Review costs, contract terms, benefits and support before deciding. 4 ### Agree the next steps Set a realistic schedule for documents, onboarding and the first payroll. ## Let’s discuss your hiring plan Ready to hire in the Netherlands? Share your requirements so we can discuss the next steps. Email: [info@eor-netherlands.com](mailto:info@eor-netherlands.com) ### Send us a message [Request a hiring consultation](https://eor-netherlands.com/get-in-touch) --- Canonical page: https://eor-netherlands.com/services # Our services in the Netherlands Everything you need to employ people in the Netherlands — payroll, HR, compliance and benefits, fully managed. [Discuss your requirements](#contact) ## What we do ### Payroll services Accurate, compliant payroll for your the Netherlands team. - On-time payroll in local currency - Taxes and social contributions filed - Payslips and year-end documents ### HR services Day-to-day HR administration, handled for you. - Compliant contracts and onboarding - Leave and time tracking - Ongoing HR support for your team ### Compliance services Stay compliant with the Netherlands labor law. - Local labor-law compliance - Statutory benefits and filings - Employment arrangement review ### Employee benefits Competitive, locally-compliant benefits. - Health and insurance - Pension / retirement - Localized perks and allowances ## Additional services ### Global mobility Visa and relocation support for moving talent into the Netherlands. ### Ongoing support Confirm support contacts, service hours and the escalation process. ### Consulting Expert guidance on hiring strategy and compliance in the Netherlands. ## Ready to get started? Let us handle your employment needs in the Netherlands. Email: [info@eor-netherlands.com](mailto:info@eor-netherlands.com) ### Send us a message [Request a hiring consultation](https://eor-netherlands.com/get-in-touch) --- Canonical page: https://eor-netherlands.com/for-business # Business solutions in the Netherlands Hire, pay and manage employees in the Netherlands without setting up a local entity. [Discuss your hire](#contact)[Explore solutions](#solutions) ## Business solutions ### Expand into a new market Test and grow in the Netherlands without the cost and delay of an entity. - A schedule agreed around your role - No entity setup [Learn more →](#contact) ### Start up Hire your first employees in the Netherlands with an agreed employment and payroll setup. - Compliant contracts - Payroll and benefits [Learn more →](#contact) ### Relocate talent Move existing team members into the Netherlands with mobility support. - Visa and relocation help - Local onboarding [Learn more →](#contact) ### Remote hiring Employ remote workers in the Netherlands compliantly. - Local employment contracts - Statutory benefits [Learn more →](#contact) ## How it works 1 ### Tell us who to hire Share the role and candidate in the Netherlands. 2 ### We draft the contract A compliant local employment agreement, ready to sign. 3 ### Onboard fast Your employee is set up with payroll and benefits. 4 ### We run the rest Payroll, taxes, compliance and HR — handled. ## Why choose us ### Local expertise On-the-ground knowledge of the Netherlands employment law. ### Fast onboarding Confirm the start date after reviewing documents and requirements. ### Clear responsibilities Review the responsibilities of your business and the employing entity in the agreement. ### Transparent pricing An itemized proposal showing fees, salary, employer costs and additional charges. ## Ready to expand to the Netherlands? Talk to a local expert about your hiring plans. [Discuss your hire](#contact) ## Get in touch Ready to expand your business to the Netherlands? Share your hiring requirements with our team. Email: [info@eor-netherlands.com](mailto:info@eor-netherlands.com) ### Send us a message [Request a hiring consultation](https://eor-netherlands.com/get-in-touch) --- Canonical page: https://eor-netherlands.com/for-professionals # Professional solutions in the Netherlands Work compliantly in the Netherlands with full benefits and local support. [Get started](#contact)[Learn more](#solutions) ## Professional solutions ### For contractors Convert to compliant employment in the Netherlands with full benefits. - Employment contract - Benefits and protections ### Remote work Work remotely for an overseas company while employed locally in the Netherlands. - Local payroll - Statutory benefits ### Payroll and tax administration Stay compliant with the Netherlands tax obligations, handled correctly. - Correct withholding - Year-end filings ### Relocation support Get help relocating to and settling in the Netherlands. - Visa guidance - Local onboarding ## Benefits ### Full local benefits Health, pension and statutory entitlements in the Netherlands. ### On-time pay Reliable payroll in your local currency. ### Employment terms Confirm the employing entity and the terms of your employment agreement. ### Dedicated support A local team to answer your questions. ## How it works 1 ### Get in touch Tell us about your situation and goals. 2 ### We set you up A compliant local employment arrangement in the Netherlands. 3 ### Get to work Paid on time with full benefits and support. ## Ready to work in the Netherlands? Talk to a local expert about your options. [Discuss your situation](#contact) ## Get in touch Ready to start your professional journey in the Netherlands? Contact our experts for personalized guidance. Email: [info@eor-netherlands.com](mailto:info@eor-netherlands.com) ### Send us a message [Request a hiring consultation](https://eor-netherlands.com/get-in-touch) --- Canonical page: https://eor-netherlands.com/get-in-touch # Get in touch with our the Netherlands experts Share your role, location and timeline so we can discuss your options. ## Contact us Email: [info@eor-netherlands.com](mailto:info@eor-netherlands.com) Include your intended start date and any questions about the arrangement. ### Why contact us? - No local entity required - Review the proposed employment arrangement - Agree a realistic onboarding schedule - An itemized cost proposal - Local HR and payroll experts - A single point of contact ### Send us a message [Request a hiring consultation](https://eor-netherlands.com/get-in-touch) ## Frequently asked questions **How fast can we hire in the Netherlands?** The schedule depends on the role, documents, employment arrangement and payroll cutoffs. Confirm a start date after these have been reviewed. **Do we need a local entity?** No. As your Employer of Record we employ your team in the Netherlands on your behalf — no entity required. **What does it cost?** Request an itemized quote. Compare service fees separately from salary, employer costs, benefits and any setup, deposit or exit charges. **Who handles compliance?** The agreement should explain the employing entity’s responsibilities and those retained by your business. Discuss the scope for the role in the Netherlands before signing. ## Ready to hire in the Netherlands? Tell us about your role and hiring requirements. [Email info@eor-netherlands.com](mailto:info@eor-netherlands.com)