Briefing pack · India → Netherlands
For Indian employers
Briefings for Indian companies hiring their first employee in the Netherlands, from EOR and sponsorship to how Dutch payroll compares with TDS, PF and ESI.
At a glance: India vs the Netherlands
| Topic | India | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Ending employmentKey difference | INNotice and retrenchment rules depend on role, headcount and state law. | NLNo at-will employment. Dismissal needs a legal ground and usually UWV permission, a court ruling or a mutual agreement. |
| Statutory paid leave | INEarned leave set by state Shops and Establishments Acts. | NLAt least 4× weekly working hours a year: 20 days for a full-time employee. |
| Holiday allowanceKey difference | INNo holiday allowance; statutory bonus applies below a wage ceiling. | NL8% of gross annual salary (vakantiegeld), usually paid in May. |
| Sick payKey difference | INSet by state law; ESI covers eligible employees. | NLEmployer keeps paying at least 70% of salary for up to 104 weeks. |
| Payroll withholding | INTDS on salary plus Provident Fund and ESI contributions. | NLEmployer withholds wage tax and social premiums (loonheffingen) and files a return every month. |
| Hiring without an entity | INUsually through an Indian subsidiary or a staffing partner. | 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
Netherlands EOR for Indian Companies: What to Check Before Choosing a Provider
For an Indian company hiring one employee in the Netherlands, the best EOR is the provider that can evidence compliant Dutch employment, payroll-tax filings, holiday allowance, pension checks and local responsibility. ICS Payroll arranges…
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Netherlands EOR for Indian Employers: Hiring or Relocating Your First Dutch Employee
ICS Payroll arranges Netherlands EOR services through a certified Dutch partner, which issues the Dutch contract and manages payroll administration. A Netherlands-based or EU-resident candidate can typically be onboarded in five to ten working…
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How Indian Companies Can Hire in the Netherlands Through an EOR
Indian companies entering the Dutch labour market face unfamiliar employment law, tax rules, and visa requirements. ICS Payroll arranges employment through a certified Dutch partner, handling contracts, payroll, social insurance, pension enrolment, and work-permit…