Sidestepping the Dutch Minefield of Rules with Blue Lynx EoR

Many businesses looking to branch out into the Netherlands don’t know where to begin their business setup.

The good news is you don’t have to know the ins and outs of the Dutch Labour system, let alone set up a Dutch entity, to begin hiring.

The EoR model allows you to grow your business compliantly, all while saving you time and money. Discover how the Blue Lynx Employer of Record makes this possible.

What Is an Employer of Record (EoR)?

Employer of Record is a payroll service that allows you to hire personnel quickly, legally and efficiently – without the need to register a company in the Netherlands. Our Blue Lynx EoR service handles all the local HR, payroll and law adherence on your behalf. It enables you to hire workers based in the country and abroad.

This may all sound very similar to contracting; however, it’s important to note one key difference – when using EoR, the client supplies the employees who join their team.

What truly sets the Employer of Record (EoR) model apart from direct hiring – especially in the eyes of the government and the authorities, is its compliance structure, which helps you to avoid a range of fees and contractual obligations, as well as hiring a legal expert.

If you’re looking to add professionals to your team, you can also take advantage of our dedicated recruitment services and tap into our talent network. We are currently one of the only companies in the Netherlands offering this unique combination of services.

Who Is EoR (Employer of Record) For?

Employer of Record is designed to be a flexible and scalable option for all types of businesses. We work with companies of any size – from single entrepreneurs, freelancers, through startups and scale-ups to large multinational corporations.

By using this model, you save time and resources that would otherwise be spent navigating the complexities of Dutch employment law.

On the one hand, setting up a new business can quickly eat through your financial resources, leaving you with limited funds if the venture doesn’t succeed right away. But what’s probably worse is the time you may waste setting up your operations in the Netherlands and all the hidden caveats you may run into. EoR allows you to sidestep these obligations.

With Blue Lynx, you can start hiring in the Netherlands within days. Need to onboard a single employee? Build an entire division? We can adapt to your needs, and our service still remains more affordable than doing it all on your own.

How Our Global Employer of Record Service Can Save You Money

When you’re expanding internationally, one of the first things you think about is the expenses. EoR has surprising cost-saving benefits, enabling you to bypass the huge investments that come with opening up a Dutch BV in the Netherlands.

With EoR you will avoid:

All these expenses and paperwork will easily pile up. If you fail to follow the appropriate processes, you could cross the territory of non-compliance and receive fines. For businesses new to this landscape, one small mistake can break the bank.

So how can you go from strength to strength and reduce your costs with our service?

We Protect You from Fines

A key advantage of using our Employer of Record services is our deep understanding of the Dutch legal landscape. As the administrative employer, we are fully up-to-date and compliant with labour law, tax regulations and employee benefits in the Netherlands so that you can focus on your core business.  

We manage your payroll the right way, aligning perfectly with the tax rulings in the Netherlands. Additionally, we all the necessary payments promptly, so you never have to worry about the chain of liability.

As a result, you save thousands from having to hire your own internal HR and legal team and can instead pour your time and resources where they’re needed the most.

We Guarantee Your Compliance

With the Blue Lynx EoR service, we also handle employee contracts from onboarding to offboarding. Our experts ensure that your personnel are hired compliantly and treated fairly in accordance with local statutory requirements.

We also keep your back covered by taking care of HR admin like timekeeping, paid leave and sick leave, mandatory benefits such as vacation money and pension contributions – all done right by the book. This alone can provide you with the assurance that you won’t be penalised for any missteps.

Transparency and adherence to Dutch Labour Law are at the heart of everything we do. We provide clear, detailed employment contracts in English, outlining the terms and conditions of employment.

We Provide a Structural Advantage

For only €599 per team member every month, you save thousands – not just in capital but in the man-hours needed to sort through your admin, compliance and legalities. Take a look at a detailed breakdown of entity setup costs in the Netherlands versus the EoR model to understand how much you can save up.

As we explained at the beginning, we offer our clients various Employer of Record solutions depending on the level of security, risk and flexibility they desire. Why is this a perk for you?

It gives you more wiggle room in terms of pricing. We will advise you on the best solution based on the amount of risk you are willing to take and what you want to hand over to Blue Lynx, while all options remain in compliance. That way, we stay within legal bounds and give you more affordable options to acquire your much-needed staff.

You Keep Your Intellectual Property Rights

Any IP created by your team while working for you, at your request, remains yours. In other words, even when you use Blue Lynx EoR as your administrative employer, you contractually retain full ownership of any work product/asset.

This is particularly important for businesses focused on innovation, such as those developing code or design work. We ensure the legal framework regarding your IP ownership between your business and the team members.

Our Contract

Our legal experts have designed the agreement to ensure everyone understands their responsibilities and terms, as well as the related costs, offering clarity and transparency throughout our partnership.

The EoR Project Agreement outlines the specific details of each team member’s engagement with your organisation. It covers essential aspects such as individual roles, agreed costs, contract duration and the conditions for termination.

The document clearly itemises all fees, including the initial service charge, ongoing subscription payments and any additional perks, benefits and services.

Why Choose Blue Lynx?

We are not a week-old recruitment agency. With over 37 years of experience in the Dutch employment market, we have established a solid reputation of trust, reliability and expert knowledge.

Your key benefits:

• Avoid the significant costs of establishing a local Dutch entity
• Delegate all legal and employment liabilities to us
• Maintain your focus on core business objectives
• Enjoy a seamless HR and admin process
• Protect your valuable intellectual property
• Benefit from clear and transparent contracts
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local regulations
• Enjoy a seamless HRM tool for efficient management

Accountability

When you partner with us, we become the legal employer of your workforce in the Netherlands. You maintain full control over your employees’ day-to-day activities while we manage the HR administration and legal aspects of employment.

Scalability

EoR gives you the option to adjust the size of your team, especially if you are in an industry with fluctuating turnover. By using Blue Lynx as the legal employer, you won’t feel hindered by the rigid employment structure in the Netherlands.

Adaptability

You can also tailor EoR to your needs, depending on the work arrangements you want to have with your team members. It doesn’t matter if you are working with staff on-site or remotely – we have plenty of solutions to fit your structure.