Welcome to Expat-Links@
The purpose of Expat-Links@ is to provide a viable solution, to employ and pay individuals compliantly within a foreign jurisdiction. Until such time that the corporate entity is prepared to take on these responsibilities themselves or until the business initiative and assignment is completed, or the company is awarded the sponsorship authorizations by the local government.
Expat-Links@ services
Introduction/Risk Analysis
Legal/ Compliance Advice and Strategic Planning
Staff Secondment and Employment Agreements
Government Required Procedures Prior and Upon Arrival
30% Tax Ruling
Example:
Gross Monthly Salary: EUR 5.000,00
Net Salary Without 30%: Eur 3.240,09
Net Salary With 30%: EUR 3.980,83
Ongoing Employment
Continued HR Support for the Employee
Departure Support
How does Expat-Links@ work?
Getting your international workforce up and running in the Netherlands doesn’t have to be complicated. Expat-Links acts as the Employer of Record (EOR), so you can focus on your business — not the paperwork.
What you don't need to worry about:
- Setting up your own Dutch legal entity or business structure
- Applying for IND-recognised sponsorship status — we handle that for you
- Asking your partners or clients in the Netherlands to take your employees onto their payroll
- Exposing your Dutch partners or clients to chain liability risks under Dutch immigration and employment law
What Expat-Links takes care of:
- We become the formal legal employer of your international staff in the Netherlands
- We sponsor their work and residence permits as an IND-recognised sponsor
- Your employees can be living and working legally in the Netherlands within 4 weeks
- We manage the full payroll — including salaries, wage tax, and social security contributions
- All employment-related matters are handled end-to-end by our team
Top reasons to LINK with Expat-Links@
Your Goals
- Compliance
- Time saving
- Flexibility in assignment length
- Focus on your core business
- Up-front transparent costs
- No project interruption or delays
- Any size company is welcome
Our Solution
- Specialized in secondment of NON-EU professionals
- The Dutch immigration office’s (IND) approval and recognition to hire NON-EU professionals
- Know-how and more than 20 years of experience
- Responsibility and full ownership
- Friendly approach by Expat-Links@ international staff
- In compliance with Dutch rules and regulations
- No bureaucracy!
Secondment calculation per employee
For a customized proposal, please contact us directly
Annual Salary (including 8% holiday allowance)
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| Monthly Gross salary, including 8% holiday allowance | € 5.367 |
|---|---|
| Employers cost | € 1.226 |
| Gross monthly salary + Employers cost | € 6.592 |
| Administrative fee Expat-Links@ (ask for a customized proposal) | € 1.978 |
| Pension Premium (mandatory in the Netherlands) | € 826 |
| Total Cost for Cliënt | € 9.397 |
| Payable up front per 3 months | € 28.190 |
| Per hour | € 54 |
News
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More information
For more information please contact Expat-Links@ at +31 (0)88 023 9900 or at info@expat-links.com
Expat-Links@
Capittenweg 38, 1261 JN Blaricum
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)88 023 9900
info@expat-
Plan Route →
Expat-Links@
Capittenweg 38
1261 JN Blaricum
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)88 023 9900
info@expat-
Plan Route →