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Employer of Record · Netherlands

Hire top talent
in the Netherlands.
We handle the rest.
Even if you're not a recognised sponsor yet.
One partner. One fixed fee. No surprises.
Already on our payroll? We're here for you too.

You found the talent. We handle the permits, the payroll, the 30% ruling, so they can start work within weeks, not months. A specialist in highly skilled migration since 2007.

19+
Years as IND-recognised sponsor
500+
Highly skilled migrants placed
2007
Every application submitted, approved
100+
Clients across finance, tech & healthcare
IND Recognised SponsorEmployer of Record30% Ruling SpecialistFixed Fee · No SurprisesPermits typically in 2 to 4 weeksNEN 4400-1 CertifiedG-rekening100% HSM FocusedSince 2007IND Recognised SponsorEmployer of Record30% Ruling SpecialistFixed Fee · No SurprisesPermits typically in 2 to 4 weeksNEN 4400-1 CertifiedG-rekening100% HSM FocusedSince 2007
For employers & HR managers
I want to hire international talent
Without becoming a recognised sponsor with the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) myself. I need a reliable EOR partner who handles everything, permits, payroll, 30% ruling, so I can focus on the work.

Already applying for your own sponsor status? We bridge the gap while you wait.
For knowledge migrants & expats
I've found a job in the Netherlands
I've found a job in the Netherlands but my new employer isn't a recognised IND sponsor yet. I need a solution that lets me start working legally, with my permit, payroll and 30% ruling all handled properly.
The HumanR Bridge

No sponsor status needed.
We take care of it all.

HumanR steps in as the formal employer, handling IND applications, payroll, and the 30% ruling, so your organisation can focus entirely on what matters: working with exceptional talent.

Learn how it works
Day 1
You call us. We tell you if it works.
Salary, age, nationality, we check IND eligibility and give you a straight answer the same day. Before any commitment.
HumanR: eligibility check & proposal
Day 2–3
Contracts drafted. Documents collected.
Employment contract and secondment agreement prepared. Candidate provides their documents securely.
HumanR: full contract management
Day 4–5
IND application filed.
We file the residence permit via the accelerated sponsor procedure. Correct documentation, first time, every time.
HumanR: IND filing via sponsor portal
Weeks 2–4, typically
Permit granted. Your employee starts.
Payroll activated. 30% ruling filed. BSN arranged. Everything ready from day one.
HumanR: payroll live, 30% ruling filed

Why the best companies
choose HumanR.

Specialists, not generalists, every case handled personally, every detail considered.

19+
Years of focus
Since 2007, HSM payroll and EOR is all we do. No other business line. No diluted expertise.
100%
Methodical approach
We assess every case rigorously before filing. Every application we have submitted has been approved.
2–4wk
Typical permit timeline
Our recognised sponsor status unlocks the IND accelerated track. Typically 2 to 4 weeks from filing.
Fixed
Transparent fee
One all-in monthly amount. No setup surprises. No hidden costs. You know before you sign.
Personal
Service, always
A dedicated contact who knows your case. Not a helpdesk. A person who picks up the phone.
0%
HSM specialists
Every client, every case, highly skilled migrants only. Tech, finance, healthcare, engineering.
Client voices

What our clients say.

★★★★★

HumanR takes away all of the hassle surrounding these hires so we as a company can focus on what is important to us. As a reliable partner, it speaks for itself that HumanR became our primary point of contact for advice and for payrolling of people from various countries.

HK
Hans de Kruijff
COO · Xinaps
✓ Multiple nationalities placed
★★★★★

We had found the perfect candidate from India but could not hire him directly because we needed to be a recognised sponsor. HumanR offered us a really good deal to bridge the gap. Compared to competitors, HumanR was by far the cheapest and they really helped us think through the process.

JV
Jard van Ingen
Co-founder · Focus
✓ Bridge solution while becoming a sponsor
★★★★★

Starting from rounds of interviews via videoconference until arrival and settlement in the Netherlands, HumanR played a crucial role. They provide a platform in the corporate world in the Netherlands that is second to none.

SK
Saif A. Khan LL.M
Account Manager Legal · IQ-EQ
✓ From India to Amsterdam, via HumanR
★★★★★

The first thing that struck me about HumanR was their straightforward communication, leaving nothing ambiguous. I was so impressed I dropped my US plans and joined HumanR in the Netherlands instead.

AR
Abhinit Ravi
Software Developer · Medicore
✓ Chose Amsterdam over the US
★★★★★

Through HumanR I was able to establish myself as a practitioner in the Netherlands. I am amazed by the quality of service, care and responsibility I received from them.

LR
Dr. Lokesh K. Raturi
Ayurvedic Doctor · Art of Living
✓ Set up to practise in NL
★★★★★

Working in a new country made me nervous, but HumanR understood our needs and made everything comfortable. They made our registration smooth and guided us throughout.

KD
Kavita Dalvi
OR Assistant · Amsterdam UMC
✓ From Mumbai to Amsterdam

Trusted by leading organisations

KPN
Amsterdam UMC
Yacht
IQ-EQ
Medicore
Tergooi
Flevoziekenhuis
WTC The Hague
maandag
Joulz
MRI Guidance
Nxt Museum
M+C Saatchi Abel
Swiftrinity
NINtec
Jordy's Bakery
Tropenbos International
The Art of Living
Lone Rooftop
Xinaps
Bits In Glass
Testbirds
Regal Digital
Tokyoesque
Top Bouwwerken
Full4C
Hardtech Project
ProDIGIQ
Mitsumi Distribution
Lone Rooftop
Xinaps
Bits In Glass
Testbirds
Regal Digital
Tokyoesque
Top Bouwwerken
Full4C
Hardtech Project
ProDIGIQ
Mitsumi Distribution
Our services

Everything, handled.

One partner for every step, permits, payroll, tax and compliance.

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Payroll & Employer of Record

We become the formal employer. You retain full operational control. Contracts, payslips, taxes, all managed with precision.

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IND Sponsorship & Permits

Recognised IND sponsor since 2007. We file and handle every form. Every application we have submitted has been approved.

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30% Ruling

We apply for and manage the expat tax ruling. Up to 30% tax-free in 2026. Filed on time, applied from day one.

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Bridge for Future Sponsors

Applying for your own IND sponsor status? We act as EOR while you wait, so you can hire now without delay. Transfer seamlessly when you're ready.

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For employers

Hire the world's best talent.
We handle the rest.

No IND sponsor status required. No legal complexity. One fixed fee. One dedicated contact who takes complete ownership.

Explore employer solutions
For skilled migrants

Your career in the Netherlands
starts here.

On HumanR's payroll or about to be? We explain your contract, your 30% ruling and your rights, in plain language. You're not just a file to us.

How HumanR helps migrants
Knowledge & Insights

News & Blog Posts

Regulatory updates, practical guides and insights, for employers and knowledge migrants in the Netherlands.

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IND & Permits
IND & PERMITS1 September 2026

The same international hire can cost more in January

The highly skilled migrant salary thresholds are re-indexed every January. For roles priced near the minimum, the submission date can change the number.

READ ARTICLE
Compliance
COMPLIANCEJune 2026

The cost of carelessness

A relocated family nearly lost everything because a company got careless with its sponsor obligations. Recognised status is a living duty, not a certificate.

READ ARTICLE
Talent
TALENTJune 2026

Your candidate compared the wrong number

London pays more on paper. Add rent, the 30% ruling and the shortest working week in the EU, and the real number tells a different story.

READ ARTICLE
Relocation
RELOCATIONJune 2026

She didn't apply for the job. Her husband did.

The partner is the single biggest predictor of whether an international hire stays or leaves. Everyone plans for the employee, almost nobody for the person who came along.

READ ARTICLE
Hiring
HIRING25 May 2026

The hiring route most Dutch scaleups have never heard of

The zoekjaar reduced threshold lets you hire top graduates at €3,122 a month, far below the standard rate. Most companies never find out the route exists.

READ ARTICLE
Scaling
SCALING18 May 2026

When your funding round meets Dutch immigration reality

What every scaling company discovers too late about hiring international talent, and how to skip the part where it goes wrong.

READ ARTICLE
IND & Permits
IND & PERMITS12 May 2026

IND salary thresholds 2026: what employers need to know

The IND updated the minimum salary requirements for highly skilled migrants. What changed, who is affected, and how to stay compliant from day one.

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30% Ruling
30% RULING3 April 2026

The 30% ruling in 2026: changes, caps and how to claim it

The expat tax ruling has been capped and modified again. What it means in 2026, who qualifies, and what to do if you are already on it.

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Employer of Record
EMPLOYER OF RECORD18 March 2026

EOR vs recognised sponsor: which route is right for your business?

Not every company needs to become a recognised IND sponsor. The difference, the costs, the timelines, and when an EOR is the smarter choice.

READ ARTICLE
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