Expat services

International working involves several sets of rules

As soon as an employee works across borders, there may be consequences for both the employee and the employer. In which country should wage tax (loonbelasting) be paid? Where is the employee covered by social security? Is a residence or work permit required? And does payroll need to be adjusted?

The answers depend on the countries involved, the length of the stay and the way the employee works. Even working from home abroad can have tax or social security consequences. That is why it makes sense to assess these matters before the employee moves or starts working.

OneLane combines expertise in international taxation, payroll, social security, employment law and immigration requirements. This gives you a clear view of the steps you need to take and helps prevent tax or administrative obligations from only coming to light afterwards.

Support international employees from arrival to departure

An employee moving to the Netherlands from abroad faces different requirements from someone who is temporarily assigned overseas. That is why we assess each employee’s situation individually.

We can support you with the tax treatment of international employees, the Dutch expat scheme, also known as the 30% ruling (30%-regeling), international payroll, social security and A1 certificates, and residence and work permits. We also assist with temporary international assignments, secondments and employees who work from another country for a longer period.

We look beyond individual rules and arrangements. A change in an employee’s country of residence or work, for example, may affect tax, social security and payroll at the same time. By assessing these areas together, you know what you need to arrange as an employer and what the employee needs to do themselves.

Set clear rules for cross-border working

If international working becomes more common within your organisation, clear agreements are needed. Without a consistent policy, every request has to be assessed from scratch. This takes time and increases the risk of similar situations being handled differently.

OneLane helps you develop policies for international working. These may cover temporary international assignments, working from abroad, requests to work remotely from another country, and the allocation of costs and responsibilities. We translate the rules into a practical process for HR, payroll, managers and employees.

If the situation changes, the consequences may change as well. For example, an employee may stay abroad for longer than planned, move to another country or return to the Netherlands. In these cases, we reassess the tax, legal and administrative implications and help you take the necessary steps.

Keep international employment manageable

International employment does not need to become unnecessarily complicated. But you do need to know which rules apply, what needs to be done and who is responsible for each step.

OneLane helps you support international employees properly while meeting your obligations as an employer. From the initial assessment and required applications to payroll, tax and social security. This allows you to employ international talent without having to work through every rule for every country and employee yourself.