How to hire your first employee in the Netherlands: the 2026 playbook
Bringing on your first hire in the Netherlands feels exciting, but Dutch employment rules can trip up new employers fast….
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Thuiswerkvergoeding 2026: the Dutch home-working allowance and how to set it up in payroll
The Dutch thuiswerkvergoeding, also known as the working-from-home allowance or home office allowance, helps employers cover remote-work costs tax-free. For…
Transitievergoeding 2026: how dismissal cost is calculated in NL and who pays it
Foreign employers often underestimate the cost of ending a Dutch employment contract. The transitievergoeding is the statutory severance payment owed…
Netherlands startup visa and recognised sponsor status: the two routes most founders mix up
Many non-EU founders arrive in the Netherlands with a single goal: build something innovative on Dutch soil. However, the path…
Apartments for rent in the Netherlands: top 10 apps 2026
The Dutch rental market in 2026 moves at lightning speed. Furthermore, mid-market rent regulation has tightened private supply across major…
Dutch pension reform: what foreign employers must include in 2026 contracts
The Dutch pension system is going through its biggest reform in decades. The Wet toekomst pensioenen (Wtp), also known as…
When to outgrow your EOR: a transition checklist for inbound companies
Most inbound companies start in a new country with an Employer of Record. It is a smart first move. However,…
UK employment rights bill: the day-one dismissal shift and what foreign employers must prepare
The UK employment rights bill marks the biggest shake-up of British labour law in a generation. Day-one unfair dismissal protection,…
Netherlands vs Germany vs Belgium: which country to incorporate in first
Choosing where to launch your first EU business entity shapes your hiring, tax position, and growth runway for years to…
Wet VBAR Law: how inbound employers should react in 2026
Dutch ZZP rules look very different in 2026 than the market expected. The Belastingdienst lifted the DBA enforcement moratorium on…
