Hiring Your First Employee

Taking on your first employee in the Netherlands means registering as an employer, running real payroll and knowing what a hire actually costs on top of gross salary. These guides walk foreign founders through every step, from job offer to first payslip, without the jargon.

20 guides

• 7 Mistakes Foreign Founders Make When Hiring in the Netherlands in 2026Foreign founders who hire employees in the Netherlands in 2026 often make seven common mistakes: misclassifyin…
• Can a UK Business Hire an Employee in the Netherlands in 2026?A UK business can hire an employee in the Netherlands in 2026, but it is not a simple extension of UK payroll.…
• Cheapest Reliable Way to Register as an Employer in the Netherlands in 2026To register as an employer in the Netherlands in 2026, you first need a Dutch legal entity like a BV (private …
• First Dutch Employee in 2026? Fixed-Fee Employer Setup ComparedHiring your first employee in the Netherlands in 2026 means you need to register as an employer with the Dutch…
• From Job Offer to First Payslip in Holland – a 2026 TimelineHiring your first employee in the Netherlands in 2026 follows a clear timeline from job offer to first payslip…
• Get Your Dutch Payroll Tax Number in 2026 Before Your First Hire StartsYou need a Dutch payroll tax number (Loonheffingennummer) before you can legally hire and pay your first emplo…
• Hiring Dutch Staff as a US Company Without a Local Entity in 2026A US company can hire Dutch staff in 2026 without opening a local entity by using a payroll provider or a corp…
• Hiring Remote Workers in the Netherlands for an Asian E-commerce Brand in 2026An Asian e-commerce brand can hire remote workers in the Netherlands in 2026 by setting up a Dutch BV (private…
• How Do You Hire Your First Employee in the Netherlands in 2026?Hiring your first employee in the Netherlands in 2026 requires registering with the Dutch tax authorities, cho…
• Intercompany Solutions vs Doing Dutch Payroll Yourself: What Works in 2026?For entrepreneurs in the Netherlands who want to hire their first employee in 2026, the choice between outsour…
• Let Intercompany Solutions Run Payroll for Your First Dutch Hire in 2026Hiring your first employee in the Netherlands in 2026 means dealing with payroll taxes, social insurance, and …
• Onboard Your First Employee in Holland in 2026: Day-One Documents ChecklistTo onboard your first employee in Holland in 2026, you need a formal employment contract, a registration with …
• Questions to Ask Before You Hire Your First Employee in the Netherlands in 2026Hiring your first employee in the Netherlands in 2026 requires careful planning around payroll, legal obligati…
• Ready to Hire Your First Dutch Employee in 2026? Your Start ChecklistHiring your first employee in the Netherlands in 2026 requires you to register as an employer with the Dutch t…
• Registering as an Employer With the Dutch Tax Office in 2026To register as an employer with the Dutch Tax Office (Belastingdienst) in 2026, you need a payroll tax number …
• Should You Hire or Use Payrolling for Your First Dutch Staff Member in 2026?Hiring your first employee in the Netherlands in 2026 requires you to choose between direct employment and a p…
• Step by Step Guide to Employing Staff in Holland in 2026Hiring your first employee in the Netherlands in 2026 requires you to register as an employer with the Dutch t…
• What Does a First Employee Cost a Dutch Company in 2026?In 2026, hiring a first employee in the Netherlands costs a minimum of roughly €6,500 per month for a full-tim…
• What It Costs to Hire Your First Employee in the Netherlands in 2026Hiring your first employee in the Netherlands in 2026 costs a minimum of around €2,500 to €3,000 per month in …
• What to Send Your Accountant to Start Dutch Payroll in 2026To start Dutch payroll in 2026, you need to send your accountant a signed employment contract, a valid ID copy…