Payroll Services in the Netherlands for International Employees
Hire and pay international employees in the Netherlands without the complexity of Dutch payroll, tax and employment regulations. Rock Payroll provides full-service payroll outsourcing and Employer of Record (EOR) solutions for international companies.
You ensure every employee is paid correctly, on time, and in full compliance with Dutch law.
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Payroll processing
Accurate, timely and correct.
Tax filings & social security contributions
We manage everything related to Wage tax and social security contributions.
Employment contracts & compliance
We ensure compliant contracts so that you can focus on work.
Advice on salary benchmarks for highly skilled migrants
We guide you on what the correct salary is to get the talent you need.
Whether you hire directly or through our Employer of Record service, we ensure full tax compliance with the Dutch tax authorities.
How our payroll services work
Managing payroll in the Netherlands involves more than simply paying an employee. Employers need to comply with Dutch employment law, wage tax, social security and reporting requirements. For international employees, additional immigration and salary requirements may also apply.
We handle employment administration in line with Dutch labour law, including contracts, payroll, tax withholding and social security contributions. You remain in control of day-to-day management, while we manage all legal and administrative responsibilities.
Understand your hiring needs
We assess your company, employee profile and hiring structure to determine the right payroll or EOR solution for your situation.
Set up payroll & employment
We prepare the required employment documentation, payroll setup and compliance processes. If you do not have a Dutch entity, we can employ the employee through our Employer of Record structure.
Manage payroll & tax
We process salaries, manage wage tax and social security contributions, and take care of the required payroll administration and filings.
Ongoing support & compliance
We remain involved throughout the employment relationship, supporting payroll, HR administration, immigration requirements and compliance as your team grows.
Payroll outsourcing for international employees in the Netherlands
International payroll can become complicated quickly when employees are based in the Netherlands. Dutch employment rules, wage tax, social security and reporting requirements all need to be handled correctly.
For international companies, the challenge is often even greater. You may not have a Dutch entity, local HR team or payroll specialist while still needing to hire and pay employees correctly.
With Rock Payroll, you can outsource your Dutch payroll to a local specialist and keep your international employees compliant without building an entire local payroll operation.
Payroll, tax and compliance handled locally:
With an Employer of Record, all employment obligations are handled locally in the Netherlands.
✓ Employment contracts compliant with Dutch law
✓ Monthly payroll processing
✓ Wage tax and social security contributions
✓ Labour law compliance
✓ Onboarding and offboarding administration
Expat & highly skilled migrant payroll
Hiring highly skilled migrants in the Netherlands comes with additional requirements. Salary levels, employment conditions and immigration status need to be aligned with Dutch regulations and, where applicable, IND requirements.
Our payroll specialists understand the specific considerations involved in paying international employees and highly skilled migrants.
Why Rock Payroll
Rock Payroll is a Netherlands-based specialist in payroll, Employer of Record and international employment solutions. We focus specifically on the Dutch employment environment and the needs of international companies hiring in the Netherlands.
Our team combines payroll administration with expertise in employment, tax and immigration. This is particularly valuable when hiring highly skilled migrants, where payroll, salary requirements and immigration processes are closely connected.
We don’t just provide payroll software. We provide hands-on support throughout the employment process, giving your HR team a local partner who understands the Dutch market.
Get compliant payroll support for your international employees
FAQ
With payroll outsourcing, a company transfers its Dutch payroll administration to a specialist payroll provider. The provider manages tasks such as salary calculations, payslips, wage tax, social security and payroll compliance.
The cost of payroll services in the Netherlands depends on factors such as the number of employees, payroll complexity and the services required. International employees and highly skilled migrants may require additional support with immigration, tax and compliance. Rock Payroll provides a tailored solution based on your specific hiring and payroll needs.
Yes. International companies without a Dutch legal entity can use an Employer of Record (EOR) solution to hire and pay employees in the Netherlands. Rock Payroll can act as the local employer and manage employment contracts, payroll, tax and compliance on your behalf. This allows you to hire international employees in the Netherlands without setting up your own Dutch entity.
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