EOR in the Netherlands
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Employ talent in the Netherlands without setting up a local entity.
- Fast and compliant employee onboarding
- Payroll, tax and social security in Netherlands
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- Work-permit support where a permit is required
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Employment in Netherlands
Employ in the Netherlands without establishing a local entity
Nine million professionals in the Dutch workforce, most of them fluent in at least two languages. Rotterdam is Europe’s busiest port. Amsterdam and Eindhoven pull tech talent from across the continent. The Netherlands consistently ranks top 5 globally for doing business — but that ranking doesn’t translate to simple employment compliance.
Dutch labor law is protective, layered, and full of catches for outsiders. Collective labor agreements (CAOs) are mandatory in many sectors. If your employee’s industry has a bedrijfstakpensioenfonds, pension enrollment isn’t optional. And you can’t simply terminate someone — you need either UWV approval or kantonrechter court permission.
At a glance
Netherlands at a glance
Country essentials and economic context.
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Employment
Employment essentials
Choose a topic to explore local employment requirements.
Paid annual leave is statutory. Public holidays sit on top of that entitlement.
The Netherlands applies a progressive Corporate Income Tax (CIT) system with different rates depending on the level of taxable profit. Lower profits are taxed at a reduced rate, while profits exceeding the statutory threshold are subject to a higher standard rate. Companies must also assess VAT, wage tax, and transfer pricing obligations depending on their activities and group structure.
Notice and severance follow the labour code and the contract. Gini calculates the balance at offboarding.
Included
What’s included in your EOR service?
Employment administration and support for your team in Netherlands.
Employment contracts & onboarding
Locally compliant employment documents, onboarding and statutory setup in Netherlands.
Monthly payroll
Gross-to-net payroll, payslips and monthly payroll reporting in Netherlands.
Social security administration
Employee registration and ongoing social security contributions in Netherlands.
Payroll tax administration
Processing of applicable payroll taxes and statutory filings in Netherlands.
Leave & benefits administration
Administration of statutory leave, agreed benefits and expenses in Netherlands.
Employee records
Employment records and HR documentation through the employee lifecycle in Netherlands.
Local HR support
Day-to-day employment support for employees and international employers in Netherlands.
Offboarding & final settlement
Termination documents, final payroll and statutory settlement in Netherlands.
EOR vs Local Entity in Netherlands
| Employer Social Security (WW/Whk/Aof) | ~16–22% |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Insurance (ZVW) | 6.68% |
| Holiday Allowance (Vakantiegeld) | 8% |
| Income Tax | 36.97% – 49.50% |
| Transition Payment (Severance) | 1/3 month per year |
| Notice Period | 1–4 months |
| Pension (Employer Share) | ~10–17% (sector dependent) |
Hiring
Hiring & compliance in Netherlands
Key employment rules for international employers hiring in Netherlands.
Working Hours
Standard is 36-40 hours per week depending on your sector and CLA. The Arbeidstijdenwet caps it at 12 hours per shift, 60 per week, and an average of 48 over any 16-week stretch.
Probation Period
1 month max for fixed-term contracts under 2 years. 2 months for indefinite or 2+ year fixed-term. Contracts under 6 months? No probation allowed at all.
Notice Period
Employers give 1 to 4 months depending on tenure. Employees always give 1 month. CAOs or individual contracts can set longer periods.
Employment termination in the Netherlands
Working Hours
Standard is 36-40 hours per week depending on your sector and CLA. The Arbeidstijdenwet caps it at 12 hours per shift, 60 per week, and an average of 48 over any 16-week stretch.
Probation Period
1 month max for fixed-term contracts under 2 years. 2 months for indefinite or 2+ year fixed-term. Contracts under 6 months? No probation allowed at all.
Notice Period
Employers give 1 to 4 months depending on tenure. Employees always give 1 month. CAOs or individual contracts can set longer periods.
Termination Protections
This is where the Netherlands gets strict. You need UWV approval (economic reasons, long-term illness) or kantonrechter court permission (personal grounds) to fire someone. The transition payment (transitievergoeding) — 1/3 monthly salary per year of service — is owed in every employer-initiated termination, no exceptions.
Customer success
Employ in Netherlands with one partner
Gini hires and employs people in Netherlands under local rules, covering the contract, payroll, tax and social contributions, without opening a local entity first.
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