Payroll Services in The Netherlands

Our accounting firm is at your disposal with various services, among which payroll maintenance in the Netherlands. Below, our Dutch accountants present the main payroll services we can provide for you in this country.

What payroll services do you offer in the Netherlands?

The following services:

• collecting and verifying the wage data;
• payroll services;
• the delivery of pay slips and centralizers of wages and taxes;
• financial interface with the accounting system;
• interface with banking applications and payment of salaries;
• payment of fees and contributions in cash accounts;
• standard reports to management;
• legal reports, including to Statistics Netherlands (CBS);
• complex reporting in accordance with your company’s needs;
• consultancy for your employees on the calculation of wages, taxes and contributions;
• self-service – employees and management portal;
• help-desk services and legal information;
• registration with the tax authorities;
• advice about the available tax-free allowances;
• submission of wage tax returns.

Do you offer registration for employment purposes in the Netherlands?

Our accountants in the Netherlands can offer tailored payroll services that start directly with the registration of the company and employees with all relevant authorities. We handle:

• the registration of the company as an employer with the Tax Authority in the Netherlands (a Dutch company is required to register with the Tax and Customs Administration when it hires its first employee);
• the registration of employees with the same authorities, plus their registration for social contribution and pension benefits;
• the creation of the HR department or direct outsourcing of this department with an accounting firm in the Netherlands;
• the setup of the payroll, which implies registering each employee with the company’s own system.

You can read about our payroll services in the Netherlands in the infographic below:

When must I set up the payroll for my Dutch company?

Payroll setup in the Netherlands is completed after registering for social security as an employer. Then, each employee must also be enrolled in Dutch social security payments.

What does the payroll process imply in the Netherlands?

Payroll implies completing several steps, as follows:

1. install the payroll software;
2. gather and organize the personal information of each employee;
3. set up the payroll payment cycle and generate pay slips on a monthly basis;
4. submit the salary information to the Dutch Tax Department;
5. keep payroll accounts.

What are the main components of the Dutch payroll process?

The following:

• the income and social security contributions: the employer is required to compute the gross and net salary, then withhold the income tax and contributions based on specific income brackets;
• employee benefits: Dutch employees have the right to 20 days of paid leave plus various allowances, depending on the sector they work in;

The Netherlands has a minimum wage system, which is based on an hourly basis which starts at EUR 4.50 and goes up to EUR 14.99 at the level of 2026. Our Dutch accountants can explain this system.

Are there specific payroll requirements for foreign companies hiring employees in the Netherlands?

No. Foreign companies must register with the Tax Department just like local ones. However, they can also operate through Employer of Records.

Do you offer payroll services to small businesses in the Netherlands?

Our accounting firm in the Netherlands can provide tailored payroll services to small companies that need to benefit from quick and effective solutions that do not cost them as much as it would cost to create an entire department.

What are the social contributions associated with payroll in the Netherlands?

Employees pay a total rate of 27.65% of the salary distributed as follows:

• 17.90% for pension insurance;
• 0.10% for surviving dependants’ insurance (Anw);
• 9.65% for long-term care;
• (these national insurance contributions apply to income up to EUR 38,883 in 2026; employees pay no unemployment contribution).

Corresponding amounts are deducted from the gross salary.

Employers pay:

• 6.10% to the healthcare fund (Zvw, 2026);
• 6.27% to 7.63% to the disability fund;
• 2.74% and up to 7.74% to the unemployment fund, based on the type of employment contract (permanent or flexible);
• 0.50% as childcare surcharge.

All the persons working in the Netherlands (residents and non-residents) must pay the social security contributions, calculated and retained from their gross salary.

If you need other services in the Netherlands, such as debt recovery, we can put you in touch with our experienced lawyer. 

If you need other services, we can put you in touch with our local partners in Romania who can offer you medical services. 

Do not hesitate to contact us if you need payroll services in the Netherlands.