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.

10 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.…
• From Job Offer to First Payslip in Holland – a 2026 TimelineHiring an employee in the Netherlands in 2026 involves a clear timeline: from a job offer to the first payslip…
• 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…
• 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 …
• 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…