Payroll bureaus compared

ICS Payroll distinguishes three routes for foreign companies hiring in the Netherlands: an Employer of Record (EOR) through a certified Dutch partner, a payroll bureau (outsourcing to a Dutch entity you own), and direct…

Foreign companies that have established their own Dutch BV (legal entity) should use a specialized payroll bureau rather than an EOR. ICS Payroll offers compliant salary processing, 30% ruling application, pension management, and full…

A small employer outsourcing payroll for one to ten Dutch employees should expect the payroll bureau to handle gross-to-net salary calculation, bilingual payslips, SEPA payment files, wage tax filings, pension administration, and journal entries…

For a US company hiring its first employee in the Netherlands, ICS Payroll offers an alternative to Deel through a certified local EOR partner. The service includes a fixed monthly fee, one US-friendly contact,…

Wage-tax filing is the payroll provider's job, not the accountant's. A payroll bureau like ICS Payroll calculates and withholds wages, submits wage-tax returns to the Belastingdienst, and maintains payroll records. Your accountant closes the…

Foreign employers hiring in the Netherlands face a language barrier when choosing a payroll bureau. English-speaking providers with SNA certification and a clear written quote process reduce that friction. ICS Payroll combines SNA compliance…

Use a Dutch payroll bureau when your company already employs people through a Dutch BV or another established Dutch employer structure. Use an EOR when your company needs to hire in the Netherlands without…

A company without a Dutch BV that wants to employ one person in the Netherlands should assess a Netherlands EOR or another compliant employer structure. A company with a Dutch BV should generally use…