Employ and run payroll with ease in

the Netherlands
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Make employment in the Netherlands easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in the Netherlands, all in one easy-to-use platform.

Services available in this country:
Employer of Record ProductContractor ManagementPayroll
  • Capital City

    Amsterdam

  • Currency

    Euro (€, EUR)

  • Languages

    Dutch (official language), Frisian (official language in Frisia), and English

  • Population size

    17,593,030

Services available in this country:
Employer of Record ProductContractor ManagementPayroll

Facts & Stats

Netherlands
  • Capital City

    Amsterdam

  • Currency

    Euro (€, EUR)

  • Languages

    Dutch (official language), Frisian (official language in Frisia), and English

  • Population size

    17,593,030

  • Ease of doing business

    Very easy

  • Cost of living index

    $$$$ (15 of 139 nations)

  • Payroll frequency

    Monthly

  • VAT - standard rate

    21%

  • GDP - real growth rate

    3,77% (2021 est.)

The Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland, informally Holland), is a country in Western Europe along the North Sea coast. In Europe, it consists of 12 provinces that border Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and the North Sea to the northwest, with maritime borders in the North Sea with those countries and the United Kingdom. The Netherlands ranks among the highest in international indexes of press freedom, economic freedom, human development and quality of life, as well as happiness. Remote's CEO is Dutch!

Grow your team in Netherlands with Remote

Want to hire employees in the Netherlands? Companies hiring in the Netherlands are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.

Remote can employ team members in the Netherlands and keep you compliant at all times. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your the Netherlands team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in the Netherlands. now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.

Risks of misclassification

Netherlands, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Netherlands may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

A canal lined with boats and trees in amsterdam.

Employing in Netherlands

Employment law in the Netherlands is not contained under a single law. Instead it is governed by statutory regulations codified in (among other laws) the Dutch Civil Code, then furthermore governed by (among other things) Collective Labour Agreements (Dutch Collectieve arbeidsovereenkomst, CAO) in certain industries, internal regulations (if applicable) and the individual employment contract itself.

Employment law provides strong labor conditions and protections for employees, so employing people will generally be an important investment and commitment.

However, temp agencies are popular options for more flexible workforce arrangements. For these and many other reasons, the following are only guidelines in the broadest sense, and professional legal services are recommended when employing in Netherlands.

The official website for employment information is at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment.

Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in the Netherlands is EUR 14.06 per hour. This rate is effective starting January 1, 2025.

Payroll Cycle

For customers of Remote, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly installments on or before the last working day of each calendar month, payable in arrears.

Onboarding Time

We can help you get a new employee started in the Netherlands fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 4 working days.

Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.

For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.

Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.

Equipment Provision

Employees and contractors working in the Netherlands require a suitable and safe workplace. For remote workers, a laptop or computer, a work desk, and an ergonomically sound chair are often considered as base provisions.

Customers of Remote are responsible for working directly with their new starters to have the proper equipment for this suitable and safe workplace.

11 Public holidays

Jan
Monday, January 1, 20241New Year's Day (Nieuwjaarsdag)
Mar
Friday, March 29, 20242Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag)
Sunday, March 31, 20243Easter (Pasen)
Apr
Monday, April 1, 20244Easter Monday (Paasmaandag)
Saturday, April 27, 20245Kings Day (Koningsdag)
May
Sunday, May 5, 20246Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag)
Thursday, May 9, 20247Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ (Hemelvaartsdag)
Sunday, May 19, 20248Pentecost (Eerste Pinksterdag)
Monday, May 20, 20249Pentecost Monday (Tweede Pinksterdag)
Dec
Wednesday, December 25, 202410Christmas Day (Kerstmis)
Thursday, December 26, 202411Boxing Day (Tweede Kerstdag)

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Competitive benefits package in the Netherlands

At Remote, we’re passionate about helping you craft the best possible employee experience for your team. We are leading the way in developing globally competitive benefits programs. This means making sure employees everywhere have access to both the required and supplemental benefits they need to thrive, and your company has the localized expertise needed to attract and keep the best global talent.

Our benefits packages in Netherlands are tailored to fulfill the local needs of employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Mental Health Support

  • Pension or 401(K)

  • Life and Disability Insurance

Local market insights

  • In the Netherlands, 50%* of employers offer supplemental health insurance to their workforce. (*based on 3rd-party market research from our partners)

  • The country has a robust public health system, and while supplemental health insurance is not required, it provides employees with access to a wider range of options for providers and specialists, as well as shorter wait times. Our plans also offer global coverage (excluding the US) to protect your employees when they are traveling outside their home country.

Our core benefits (which often include things like healthcare) are required in most countries where we hire. We do not require customers to offer benefits in the Netherlands due to its strong public system and local laws that protect us (and you!) against claims of non-discriminatory hiring practices. However, we do recommend that employers in the Netherlands offer benefits to their employees based on market standards. Note that we do not add a markup on any benefits premiums or administration costs.

If you'd like specific information about our benefits packages in the Netherlands, start onboarding your first employee with Remote today.

For more insight into fair equity and benefits best practices, download our Global Benefits Guide and share with the rest of your hiring team.

Fair Pricing in the Netherlands

Employer of Record

$599

per employee/month

Top features

  • Hire without opening a local entity

  • Guided onboarding

  • Local payroll paid on time, every time

  • Built-in security and compliance

  • Flexible, localized benefits

  • Offer equity incentives with tax assistance

  • Dedicated experts for local support

Contractor Management

$29

per contractor/month

Top features

  • Only pay for contractors you actively work with

  • Work with international contractors

  • Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts

  • Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay

  • Transparent payments with complete visibility

Payroll

$29

per employee/month

Top features

  • Powerful, transparent international payroll

  • Simple self-service platform

  • Personalized support from dedicated specialists

  • Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country

  • Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution

HR Management

for all direct employees

Top features

  • Guided onboarding and offboarding

  • Employee profile and document management

  • Contract templates and e-signing

  • Time off and time tracking

  • Expense management

  • Employee and manager self-serve experiencea

  • Mobile app