Expand business abroad: how EOR helps Dutch companies scale globally
Dutch ambition rarely stops at the border. Yet many scale-ups hit an administrative wall the moment they try to hire…
For Employers
Archives for Octagon Professionals International for our resources and articles category for employers. Here you can find articles that will assist you in navigating the world of HR and recruitment effectively and easily.
The summer remote work trap: Managing cross-border remote work compliance for your Dutch workforce
Summer is here, and your employees want their laptops in Barcelona, Rome, or Lisbon. However, many HR managers approve these…
Extraterritorial costs Netherlands: ETK regeling 2026 update
Most inbound mobility managers track every percentage point of the 30% ruling. However, a quieter change to the extraterritoriale kosten…
Beyond VBAR: Navigating the scrapped bill and the new Dutch Self-Employed Persons Act
The Dutch government just rewrote the rulebook on false self-employment. In March 2026, the cabinet scrapped most of the VBAR…
Equity compensation in the Netherlands: lucratief belang, RSUs, and the 30%-ruling interaction
Equity compensation drives talent attraction in the Dutch market. Tech firms, scale-ups, and private equity sponsors use shares, RSUs, and…
Werkkostenregeling 2026: the Dutch free margin and how to use it without triggering tax
The werkkostenregeling sits at the heart of every Dutch payroll setup. However, foreign employers often underestimate it. As a result,…
The expat employer’s guide to CAOs: navigating the invisible floor of Dutch labor law
A CAO (Collectieve Arbeidsovereenkomst), or collective labor agreement, is a binding contract between employers and trade unions. It sets minimum…
Permanent establishment risk: when one Dutch hire makes your company taxable in the Netherlands
Foreign founders often assume that hiring one remote worker in the Netherlands carries no tax implications. However, this assumption can…
CAO compliance for foreign employers: how to figure out which Dutch sector agreement applies
Foreign employers entering the Netherlands often hit a wall called CAO compliance. The Collectieve Arbeidsovereenkomst sets binding pay rules, working…
Recruitment and hiring process: stop slow and bad hires
A slow recruitment and hiring process costs more than most leaders realise. Then, vacancies stay open for weeks and competitors…
