Expats & International Employment
Employing expats or working as a foreign employee in the Netherlands involves more than immigration formalities. Dutch employment law, tax rules, and regulatory obligations apply from day one and must be aligned carefully with visa and work permit requirements.
Sørensen Lawyers supports companies and international professionals in navigating this complex intersection. We advise multinational employers, HR teams, and foreign employees on structuring compliant, practical, and future-proof employment arrangements in the Netherlands.
Expat Employment Law in the Netherlands
Expat employment contracts require careful structuring to reflect both Dutch employment law and international employment considerations.
We assist with:
- Drafting and reviewing expat employment contracts
- Structuring compensation packages and benefits
- Advising on the 30% ruling and employment-related tax considerations
- Aligning contracts with cross-border compliance requirements
- Supporting international hires entering the Dutch labor market
Our advice ensures clarity, compliance, and predictability for both employer and employee.
International Employment and Global Mobility
International employment often involves complex arrangements such as secondments, dual employment structures, or cross-border HR policies. These require careful legal coordination to avoid unintended employment, tax, or compliance risks.
We advise on:
- Global mobility and cross-border employment structures
- Secondments and temporary assignments
- Dual employment and split-contract arrangements
- International HR policies and governance frameworks
- Managing employment risks across jurisdictions
We help employers implement international structures that are legally sound and operationally effective.
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Work Permits and Immigration Procedures
Employers hiring foreign nationals must comply with Dutch immigration requirements and sponsorship obligations. Immigration status and employment arrangements must be aligned at every stage.
We support employers and employees with:
- IND procedures and immigration filings
- Highly skilled migrant permits
- Intra-corporate transfer (ICT) permits
- Employer sponsorship and compliance requirements
- Changes to employment affecting immigration status
We ensure immigration processes run smoothly and remain compliant with Dutch law.
Immigration and Employment Law Combined
Immigration and employment law cannot be handled in isolation. Decisions in one area directly affect obligations in the other.
We provide integrated guidance on:
- Coordinating visa approval with employment start dates
- Aligning employment contracts with permit conditions
- Managing changes in role, salary, or working hours
- Long-term employment structures for international staff
- Supporting compliance throughout the employment lifecycle
Our integrated approach reduces risk and provides certainty for all parties involved.
Need support with expats or international employment?
Whether you are hiring international talent or relocating to the Netherlands, Sørensen Lawyers provides clear and reliable legal guidance from visa approval to long-term employment.
