Hiring employees in the Netherlands as a foreign company
Expanding into the Netherlands opens access to skilled talent and the wider EU market. However, Dutch employment rules are strict….
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Living and working in the Netherlands: an expat guide
You have signed your contract, so your move is now real. This guide walks you through what happens next when…
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…
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,…
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…
Proeftijd in the Netherlands: what is allowed in 2026 and what voids your probation clause
The proeftijd in the Netherlands gives both employer and employee a short trial window. During this time, either party can…
Drivers license in the Netherlands: the 30% ruling shortcut
Moving to the Netherlands and planning to drive? Your foreign licence is usually valid for only 185 days. After that,…
