How the Netherlands attracts international talent
04-05-20
The Netherlands is a multicultural, multi-lingual and progressive country. That is why so many expats choose this country to be their home. But what do they like about it? The Netherlands is one of those places that has its perks ...
3 ways to “Go Green” as a business in the Netherlands
22-04-20
In honour of the 50th anniversary for Earth Day, we’ve compiled a list of business schemes and incentives offered in the Netherlands to help your business become more environmentally conscious. Read on to find out which schemes and programs are available ...
How to engage your (newly) remote employees
10-04-20
Plenty of businesses are concerned about how to keep their employees engaged with their work, despite these difficult times of self-isolation. Employee engagement is tough enough to achieve – even when the entire team works in the same building. Promoting ...
Coronavirus and work: what to expect
07-04-20
These are certainly unusual and challenging times for us all. The coronavirus is impacting our lives in ways we never expected. However, the impact this pandemic will have on jobs and businesses has been one of biggest concerns so far. Fortunately, ...
Choosing your business structure in the Netherlands
26-03-20
The choice of business structure can have a huge impact on your bookkeeping, tax and legal liability, so it’s fundamental to think about your options carefully when setting up a business in the Netherlands. Dutch civil law provides a variety ...
How to register your business in the Netherlands
25-03-20
One of the most important first steps to establish your business in the Netherlands is to register your business with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koohandel (KvK)). The Chamber of Commerce is the institution in the Netherlands that ...
Important changes in Dutch Labour Law 2020
20-03-20
EDIT: Employer obligations for April 1st has been extended to July 1st in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Balanced Labour Market Law (Wet Arbeidsmarkt in Balans (WAB)) rolled out in the Netherlands and presents several important changes to Dutch ...
Octagon x Swisscom Daybreaker Experience
25-02-20
On 5th February 2020, Octagon and Swisscom hosted an event called “Swisscom Daybreaker Experience ” at Swisscom office in Rotterdam along with the help of Energy Up. The aim of the event is to help our employees start their day with energy and ...