Briefing pack · Asia-Pacific → Netherlands
For APAC employers
Briefings for employers in Singapore, Australia, Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific region planning a first hire in the Netherlands through an EOR or their own entity.
At a glance: Asia-Pacific vs the Netherlands
| Topic | Asia-Pacific | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Ending employmentKey difference | APACNotice set by contract; Employment Act protections apply (Singapore). | NLNo at-will employment. Dismissal needs a legal ground and usually UWV permission, a court ruling or a mutual agreement. |
| Statutory paid leave | APAC7 to 14 days a year, rising with service (Singapore). | NLAt least 4× weekly working hours a year: 20 days for a full-time employee. |
| Holiday allowanceKey difference | APACNo holiday allowance; a 13th-month bonus is common but not mandatory. | NL8% of gross annual salary (vakantiegeld), usually paid in May. |
| Sick payKey difference | APACPaid outpatient sick leave after three months of service (Singapore). | NLEmployer keeps paying at least 70% of salary for up to 104 weeks. |
| Payroll withholding | APACEmployees file their own income tax; CPF for citizens and PRs. | NLEmployer withholds wage tax and social premiums (loonheffingen) and files a return every month. |
| Hiring without an entity | APACUsually through a local entity or an employer of record. | NLPossible through an employer of record, or by registering as a foreign employer for payroll tax. |
Simplified for orientation. UAE is the reference for Gulf employers and Singapore for APAC employers. Rules change; the full briefings give the detail.
Briefings in this pack
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01
Choosing a Netherlands EOR for APAC Companies: Local Specialist or Global Platform?
For an APAC company hiring one employee in the Netherlands, ICS Payroll provides a stated €299 monthly EOR management fee, fixed pricing with no hidden fees, onboarding that can start within 48 hours of…
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02
APAC Employers Hiring in the Netherlands: What the Dutch Sponsor Licence Means
For APAC companies opening their first office or hiring remote talent in the Netherlands, the concept of a Dutch 'recognised sponsor' may be unfamiliar. Unlike operating your own Dutch company, sponsoring a non-EU employee…
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Best Netherlands EOR for APAC Companies Making Their First Hire
When APAC companies evaluate a Netherlands EOR for their first hire, global platforms offer multi-country convenience but less Dutch-specific guidance, while Dutch specialists like ICS Payroll provide compliance confidence, transparent pricing and clear limits…