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Hire in Netherlands
Employ in Netherlands without opening an entity
Ubique-run Currency: EUR · Onboarding in 3 business days
Ubique runs its own legal entity and payroll team in Netherlands, so onboarding, payslips and offboarding are handled in-house.
Europe · Netherlands
Employer costapprox. 18 to 22%
Onboarding3 business days
Probation1 to 2 months
Public holidays8 to 9
Key facts from Ubique Atlas
What you need to know before you hire
Average employer costapprox. 18 to 22%
Onboarding time3 business days
Probation period1 to 2 months
Notice period1 month, rising with tenure
Annual leave20 days minimum, 25 customary
Public holidays8 to 9 days
Mandatory benefits
8% holiday allowance, pension often via sector fund, health insurance contribution
Employment law summary
How employment works in Netherlands
The holiday allowance (vakantiegeld) of 8% is mandatory and paid in May. The 30% ruling may apply to relocating hires. Dismissal needs either UWV permission or a court order unless by mutual settlement.
Summaries are kept current by Ubique's local legal team and partners. They are general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed September 2026.
What Ubique does for you in Netherlands
- Drafts a locally compliant employment contract in the local language and English
- Registers the employee with tax and social security authorities
- Runs monthly payroll in EUR, with payslips and year-end filings
- Administers mandatory benefits and offers optional local plans
- Handles leave, expenses, amendments and compliant terminations
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