the Netherlands
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.
- Capital City
Amsterdam
- Currency
Euro (€, EUR)
- Languages
Dutch (official language), English , and Frisian (official language in Frisia)
- Population size
17,593,030
Facts & Stats
- Capital City
Amsterdam
- Currency
Euro (€, EUR)
- Languages
Dutch (official language), English and Frisian (official language in Frisia)
- 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
Looking to employ workers in Netherlands? Companies hiring in Netherlands must either own a legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solutions provider, usually one that provides employer of record services.
Remote can employ your team in Netherlands on your behalf through our local legal entity in the country and handle payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance for your Netherlands team. You can also pay contractors now in Netherlands with Remote.
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.
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 labour 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
As of July 2024, the Netherlands minimum wage is EUR 13.68 per hour for adults 21 years and older.
Payroll Cycle
For customers of Remote, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly instalments 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.
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Competitive benefits package in the Netherlands
Remote supports our clients by offering competitive benefits packages that will help you attract and retain the best talent across the globe! Our benefits specialists have done the research on norms and requirements in each local market and have crafted packages that will allow your employees to thrive, no matter what country they live in.
Our benefits packages in the Netherlands are tailored to fulfil the local needs of your 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 travelling 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
Hire and pay your global team
Starting at €550/month
for annual plans
Top features
Satisfaction guaranteed
No deposits or hidden fees
Zero onboarding or offboarding fees
Compliant equity incentives support including withholding and reporting
Built-in security and compliance
Fast onboarding (average 2-3 days)
Flexible, localised benefits
Contractor Management
Compliantly onboard and pay contractors
€27
per contractor/month
Top features
Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with contractors in 200+ countries
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localised contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility
Payroll
Consolidate your multi-country payroll
€27
per employee/month
Top features
Simplify: Comprehensive platform that integrates all payroll functions
Support: Personalised assistance with a dedicated team and specialists
Accuracy: Test runs and parallel pay runs before implementation
Compliance: Adhere to local labour laws in every country
Timeliness: Accurate and on-time payroll with labour authority reporting handled
Experience: Seamless payroll with easy access to payslips and expenses
Top features
Guided onboarding and offboarding
Employee profile and document management
Time and attendance (time off and tracking)
Expense management and reimbursement
Employee self-serve on the platform and mobile app