The employer's handbook for hiring in the Netherlands Independent guide · 2026 edition
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Chapter 06 of 8

True cost of an employee

From gross salary to total employer cost: premiums, holiday allowance, pension, insurance and provider fees, laid out so you can build an honest budget.

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  1. 6.1

    Dutch Sick Leave Obligations: What ICS Payroll Covers

    Dutch law requires employers to continue paying employees during sickness for an extended period, a significant liability. ICS Payroll carries this risk insurance-backed, allowing founders to budget predictably without exposure to extended wage-continuation costs.…

    · 5 min read

  2. 6.2

    Dutch EOR Hiring: ICS Payroll's Five to Ten Working Day Timeline

    Hiring through ICS Payroll takes five to ten working days. The process runs master agreement, local Dutch employment contract, ID verification, BSN registration and payroll setup. This timeline compares with eight to twelve weeks for a client-owned Dutch…

    · 6 min read

  3. 6.3

    EOR vs Dutch BV for Hiring: ICS Payroll Compared

    The true cost of one Dutch EOR hire is the employee’s gross pay and employer costs, plus the EOR’s monthly fee and any agreed employment-related charges, presented in a monthly Total Cost of Employment invoice. ICS Payroll positions…

    · 9 min read

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