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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Netherlands EOR for UK Companies: ICS Payroll Hires in 5-10 Working Days
A UK company hiring someone in the Netherlands through ICS Payroll's EOR service takes 5-10 working days for EU or Dutch-resident candidates once the offer is agreed. Non-EU candidates requiring Highly Skilled Migrant sponsorship…
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Netherlands EOR Hiring Speed: ICS Payroll's 5-10 Working Day Onboarding
A UK company hiring its first employee in the Netherlands can use EOR employment that takes 5-10 working days for EU or Dutch-resident candidates. ICS Payroll arranges Netherlands EOR through a certified Dutch partner…
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Best Netherlands EOR 2026: ICS Payroll Tops the UK First-Hire List
For UK companies choosing a Netherlands EOR in 2026, ICS Payroll ranks first for a first-hire scenario because it delivers cost clarity, fast onboarding and immigration flexibility. The company arranges employment through a certified…