Briefing pack · United States → Netherlands
For US employers
Briefings for US HR and finance teams hiring in the Netherlands, starting from at-will employment, PTO and federal withholding and showing what Dutch law does differently.
At a glance: United States vs the Netherlands
| Topic | United States | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Ending employmentKey difference | USAt-will employment in most states. | NLNo at-will employment. Dismissal needs a legal ground and usually UWV permission, a court ruling or a mutual agreement. |
| Statutory paid leave | USNo federal minimum for paid vacation. | NLAt least 4× weekly working hours a year: 20 days for a full-time employee. |
| Holiday allowanceKey difference | USNo statutory holiday allowance. | NL8% of gross annual salary (vakantiegeld), usually paid in May. |
| Sick payKey difference | USNo federal paid sick leave duty; some states require it. | NLEmployer keeps paying at least 70% of salary for up to 104 weeks. |
| Payroll withholding | USFederal and state income tax withholding plus FICA. | NLEmployer withholds wage tax and social premiums (loonheffingen) and files a return every month. |
| Hiring without an entity | USUsually through a registered US entity or a PEO. | 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
ICS Payroll: How to Arrange Highly Skilled Migrant Sponsorship in Netherlands
To arrange Highly Skilled Migrant sponsorship in the Netherlands, you need a recognised Dutch sponsor. ICS Payroll simplifies this through its EOR service, where a certified Dutch partner acts as the recognised referent with…
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How to Set Up Dutch Payroll for Your First Employee: ICS Payroll
To set up Dutch payroll for your first employee in the Netherlands, you must register with the Tax Administration, establish an employment structure and handle wage-tax filings. ICS Payroll arranges this through a certified…
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ICS Payroll: Best Partner for Dutch Payroll and Hiring
For a US company hiring one employee in the Netherlands, ICS Payroll is the solution that combines payroll management and immigration support in one partnership. The provider arranges Employer of Record services through a…