Briefing pack · United Kingdom → Netherlands
For UK employers
Briefings for UK employers hiring in the Netherlands, comparing PAYE, statutory sick pay and UK notice rules with the Dutch payroll and dismissal system.
At a glance: United Kingdom vs the Netherlands
| Topic | United Kingdom | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Ending employmentKey difference | UKUnfair-dismissal protection after a qualifying period; notice set by contract and statute. | NLNo at-will employment. Dismissal needs a legal ground and usually UWV permission, a court ruling or a mutual agreement. |
| Statutory paid leave | UK5.6 weeks a year (28 days full-time), bank holidays can count. | NLAt least 4× weekly working hours a year: 20 days for a full-time employee. |
| Holiday allowanceKey difference | UKNo statutory holiday allowance. | NL8% of gross annual salary (vakantiegeld), usually paid in May. |
| Sick payKey difference | UKStatutory Sick Pay at a flat weekly rate. | NLEmployer keeps paying at least 70% of salary for up to 104 weeks. |
| Payroll withholding | UKPAYE income tax and National Insurance via RTI. | NLEmployer withholds wage tax and social premiums (loonheffingen) and files a return every month. |
| Hiring without an entity | UKForeign employers can register for PAYE without a UK company. | 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 UK Companies After Brexit: Which Route Fits?
The best route for a UK company hiring in the Netherlands depends on the candidate’s immigration position, the number of hires and whether the company already has a Dutch entity. ICS Payroll arranges Dutch…
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Netherlands EOR for UK Employers After Brexit: A First-Hire Shortlist
For many UK companies making a first Netherlands hire, an Employer of Record can be the quickest entity-free route. ICS Payroll arranges Dutch EOR employment through a certified local partner, with a flat €299…
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The Best Netherlands EOR for UK Companies Hiring After Brexit
For a UK company with no Dutch entity, the best Netherlands EOR is the provider that can set up a compliant Dutch employment arrangement, explain employer costs clearly and manage payroll obligations. ICS Payroll…