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  • NIS2 directive compliance checklist for HR and payroll providers serving EU and UK employers
    News and Articles

    NIS2 and your HR stack: what inbound employers now owe their supply chain

    ByMia Simonovska May 8, 2026May 6, 2026

    The NIS2 directive reshapes cybersecurity duties across Europe. Therefore, HR and payroll providers face fresh scrutiny from inbound clients. Many…

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  • The Dutch flag representing BSN and DigiD in the Netherlands.
    For Talent

    BSN, DigiD and payroll: the admin you must do before day one

    ByMia Simonovska May 7, 2026May 5, 2026

    Hiring in the Netherlands? Then you must understand BSN and DigiD. Both unlock payroll, taxes, and basic life admin for…

    Read More BSN, DigiD and payroll: the admin you must do before day oneContinue

  • IR35 and Wet DBA contractor misclassification compliance UK NL
    News and Articles

    Contractor or employee? The misclassification trap in NL and UK for 2026

    ByMia Simonovska May 6, 2026May 4, 2026

    Contractor misclassification has become a serious risk for employers in both the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Tax authorities now…

    Read More Contractor or employee? The misclassification trap in NL and UK for 2026Continue

  • Union Jack flag of the UK, representing the UK skilled worker visa 2026 salary.
    News and Articles

    Skilled worker visa 2026: the new salary thresholds and how to budget sponsorship

    ByMia Simonovska May 5, 2026May 4, 2026

    The UK skilled worker visa shifted sharply across 2024 and 2025. As a result, employers now face higher costs, tighter…

    Read More Skilled worker visa 2026: the new salary thresholds and how to budget sponsorshipContinue

  • HR manager drafting a right to disconnect policy on a laptop
    News and Articles

    Right to disconnect: NL and UK policy guide for HR teams

    ByMia Simonovska May 4, 2026April 30, 2026

    Burnout costs European employers billions each year. Therefore, lawmakers across the EU now treat after-hours work as a workplace risk….

    Read More Right to disconnect: NL and UK policy guide for HR teamsContinue

  • Founders reviewing a checklist to set up a company after using an EOR
    For Employers

    When to outgrow your EOR: a transition checklist for inbound companies

    ByMia Simonovska May 3, 2026April 30, 2026

    Most inbound companies start in a new country with an Employer of Record. It is a smart first move. However,…

    Read More When to outgrow your EOR: a transition checklist for inbound companiesContinue

  • Big Ben representing UK employment rights bill 2026 day-one dismissal reform guide for foreign employers
    For Employers

    UK employment rights bill: the day-one dismissal shift and what foreign employers must prepare

    ByMia Simonovska May 2, 2026April 29, 2026

    The UK employment rights bill marks the biggest shake-up of British labour law in a generation. Day-one unfair dismissal protection,…

    Read More UK employment rights bill: the day-one dismissal shift and what foreign employers must prepareContinue

  • Business meeting of a company deciding wether to expand to Netherlands, Germany or Belgium for their first EU business entity.
    For Employers

    Netherlands vs Germany vs Belgium: which country to incorporate in first

    ByMia Simonovska May 1, 2026April 29, 2026

    Choosing where to launch your first EU business entity shapes your hiring, tax position, and growth runway for years to…

    Read More Netherlands vs Germany vs Belgium: which country to incorporate in firstContinue

  • VBAR law explained for inbound employers hiring ZZP contractors in the Netherlands in 2026
    For Employers |News and Articles

    Wet VBAR Law: how inbound employers should react in 2026

    ByMia Simonovska April 30, 2026May 5, 2026

    Dutch ZZP rules look very different in 2026 than the market expected. The Belastingdienst lifted the DBA enforcement moratorium on…

    Read More Wet VBAR Law: how inbound employers should react in 2026Continue

  • USA flag representing the Netherlands DAFT visa for US citizens.
    For Employers

    DAFT visa in 2026: how US founders open a Dutch subsidiary with one employee

    ByMia Simonovska April 29, 2026April 24, 2026

    The Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) lets US citizens launch a business in the Netherlands with just €4,500 in starting capital….

    Read More DAFT visa in 2026: how US founders open a Dutch subsidiary with one employeeContinue

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