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Global Employment Solutions & PEO in Netherlands

Omnipresent makes it fast and easy to employ remote talent in Netherlands. We take care of payroll, compliance, taxes, and admin so you can focus on growing your business.

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Capital City
Amsterdam
Currency
Euro (€, EUR)
Language
Dutch
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employment Costs
High
Termination
Population
16655799

What You Need to Know About Employing in Netherlands

Don’t risk non-compliance with local employment, social insurance, and tax regulations.

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Sick Leave Entitlement
Parental Leave
Annual Leave Entitlement
Severance Pay Entitlement
Termination
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How does Omnipresent Global Employment Solutions work in Netherlands?

Omnipresent provides global employment solutions and professional employment organisation (PEO) services for companies looking to grow and build out a global team the Netherlands. Traditional methods of establishing global employment and subsidiaries in the Netherlands typically take months and can incur heavy costs. Omnipresent’s global employment solutions and professional employer organization services are helping hundreds of organisations onboard new employees in the Netherlands in a matter of days with full compliance of local labour laws. We use a tech-forward approach to streamline the process.

  • Your company conducts the hiring and candidate selection process in Netherlands.
  • Omnipresent hires the selected candidate through our local professional employment organisation in Netherlands.
  • We take care of ensuring your new employee is hired in compliance with local labour laws, payroll regulations, benefits and more -- all without needing to set up a subsidiary in Netherlands.
  • The individual is legally contracted by Omnipresent but assigned to work for your company and reports to a manager or team in your organisation as your full-time employee.
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Employer Costs in Netherlands

Employer costs include Private Pension Plan, Health Insurance Act, and Disability Act. Use the OmniCalculator to estimate costs, or contact us for further information.

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Employee Income Taxes in Netherlands

Income Taxes

9.28% - 49.5%.

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Employee Social Contributions in Netherlands

Employee Contributions Old Age Pension (AOW) 17.90% Orphans and widow/widower pension (ANW) 0.10% Long Term Care (WLZ) 9.65% Effective for 2024, the maximum amount of annual wages on which national insurance contributions are assessable for employees born on or after Jan. 1, 1946 is 38,098 EUR.

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Working Hours in Netherlands

Employees can work maximum 12 hours per day, and 60 hours per week. This can vary per sector, employers cannot contract out of this.

Overtime is regulated as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) or employment contract. A full-time working week usually is 5 days a week, from Monday to Friday, between 36 to 40 hours.

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Holidays & Vacation in Netherlands

Please note that the below information covers national holidays and should be used for informative purposes only and not as a guarantee for payroll purposes. While we strive to offer you accurate information, public holidays are subject to frequent changes and can be dependent on regional differences. Should you need more detailed information on public holidays, please consult the government pages of the state and/or the local municipality of your employee.

  • Monday, Jan 01, 2024 - New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar)
  • Friday, Mar 29, 2024 - Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag)
  • Sunday, Mar 31, 2024 - Easter Sunday (Pasen)
  • Monday, Apr 01, 2024 - Easter Monday (Tweede paasdag)
  • Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 - Koningsdag (Koningsdag)
  • Thursday, May 09, 2024 - Ascension Day (O.L.H. Hemelvaart)
  • Sunday, May 19, 2024 - Pentecost (Pinksteren)
  • Monday, May 20, 2024 - Whit Monday (Tweede pinksterdag)
  • Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024 - Christmas Day (Kerstmis)
  • Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 - Boxing Day (Tweede kerstdag)
  • Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 - New Year's Eve (Oudejaarsavond)
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Sick Leave Entitlement in Netherlands

Employees are entitled to up to 2 years of sick leave. The minimum sick pay is a payment of 70% of employees wages paid by the employer. Employers often top up to 100% of wages.

Parental Leave in Netherlands

Maternity leave: A minimum of 16 weeks fully paid by the Employee Insurance Agency.

Paternity/Partner Leave: Partners of an employee who gives birth are entitled to 1 week of fully paid paternity/partner leave after the birth of a child. Can be taken any time in the first 4 weeks after the birth. Partners may also be entitled to unpaid leave.

Annual Leave Entitlement in Netherlands

Annual leave entitlement is minimum 20 working days, excluding public holidays.

Many companies offer more than the minimum number of days.

Severance Pay Entitlement in Netherlands

All employees from their first day are entitled to mandatory severance pay (called a transitievergoeding or "transition payment"). This is equal to a third of the monthly salary for each year worked up to a maximum of EUR 89,000 or 1 year’s salary - whichever is highest.

Termination in Netherlands

Termination must be for cause and must be approved by the labor courts, unless it is during the probation period or where a fixed-term contract has expired.  Most employers use settlement agreements to avoid the lengthy formal process.

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The benefits of growing a global team and finding the best talent anywhere in the world are endless. It’s important to note that labour laws and regulations in Netherlands are strict with penalties for non-compliance. Let our team take care of the global payroll solutions, benefits, and administrative tasks, and all other aspects of employment, all while ensuring adherence to global regulatory compliance. That way, you can dedicate your efforts to business growth, knowing that we're here to support you every step of the way.

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