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
Comparing Local vs Global EOR for APAC Companies 2026: ICS Payroll Wins for One Hire
For an APAC company hiring one person in the Netherlands, ICS Payroll wins the local vs global EOR comparison. It offers transparent cost breakdown (€299/month flat fee plus itemized employer burden), SNA-certified Dutch compliance…
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How ICS Payroll Arranges Highly Skilled Migrant Sponsorship in the Netherlands
APAC companies expanding into the Netherlands must work with a certified recognised sponsor to file highly skilled migrant (HSM) applications with the IND (Dutch immigration authority). ICS Payroll arranges HSM sponsorship through its certified…
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Best EOR for APAC Companies Making Their First Netherlands Hire 2026: ICS Payroll
When an APAC company hires their first employee in the Netherlands, ICS Payroll ranks first among EOR providers. It offers transparent cost breakdown (€299/month flat fee plus itemized employer burden), statutory sick-leave insurance coverage…