Payroll onboarding in the Netherlands
Starting payroll in the Netherlands requires several registrations, documents and practical steps. We guide employers and employees through the full onboarding process, from the initial intake to the first payroll run.
Documents required from the employer
To start the payroll onboarding process, the employer should complete the following forms:
- Client intake form (KYC/AML)
- Employer onboarding form for payroll tax purposes
- Power of attorney
Please select “Payroll purposes”.
Documents required from the employee
Each employee should complete:
Once we have received the required information, we will prepare and send our engagement proposal.
Timing and registrations
The employer registration process generally takes approximately two to three weeks after we have received all required documents and information. Social-security registrations usually take a further one to two weeks.
Payroll preparations can normally begin before all tax and social-security registrations have been finalised. This helps to prevent unnecessary delays to the employee’s onboarding and salary payment.
30% ruling support
Are you hiring an employee from abroad? We can assess whether the employee may qualify for the Dutch 30% ruling and, where applicable, prepare and submit the application.
For this assessment and application, please complete:
- 30% ruling questionnaire
- Power of attorney
Please select “30% ruling”.
Employment agreements and immigration
We can also assist with preparing a Dutch employment agreement or reviewing and adapting an existing agreement to comply with Dutch employment law.
Where an IND application, residence permit or work permit is required, we can introduce you to a specialised immigration lawyer who regularly assists our international clients.