Hiring Guide for the Netherlands | Essential Insights for Recruiting Dutch Talent

Renowned for its exceptional education standards and culture of lifelong learning, the Netherlands cultivates one of the world's most skilled and knowledgeable workforces. As you consider the Netherlands as a prime recruitment market, it's imperative to perform ...

Nov 21, 2025 7 min read

Norway – Employer Payroll Withholding & Wage Garnishments – November 2025

From 1 Jan 2026, employers must pay advance withholding and wage garnishments directly to the Tax Administration by the first working day after each payroll; blocked skattetrekkskonto is no longer required.

Nov 19, 2025 3 min read

Hiring a Remote Worker in Denmark Using an Employer of Record (EOR)

Denmark is known for its exceptional quality of life, progressive labor market, and innovation-friendly policies, making it an attractive destination for business growth.

Nov 19, 2025 8 min read

How an Employer of Record/ Umbrella Company in Sweden helps in Classifying Employees Correctly?

An Employer of Record (EOR) or umbrella company in Sweden plays a crucial role in ensuring the correct classification of employees, thereby mitigating the risks associated with misclassification.

Nov 17, 2025 7 min read

The top features of Spain’s HR and payroll platform

As businesses in Spain increasingly seek to streamline their HR and payroll processes, the importance of selecting a robust and secure platform cannot be overstated.

Nov 14, 2025 5 min read

How to Hire a Remote Worker in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation known as Vision 2030, aimed at driving economic diversification and innovation.

Nov 12, 2025 7 min read

EOR or Legal Entity? The Smart Way to Hire in New Countries

Explore whether an Employer of Record or a local legal entity is the smarter way to hire globally. Learn how Mercans enables fast, compliant international expansion.

Nov 10, 2025 4 min read

New  Zealand: FBT Alternate Rate Thresholds Updated (affects 2026 filings)

IRD confirms thresholds used in the full alternate rate calculation changing from 1 April 2025; impacts returns filed for the 2026 FBT year.

Nov 5, 2025 1 min read

Singapore: CPF Contribution Rates for Older Workers to Rise in 2026

MOM confirmed the next scheduled step‑up in CPF contribution rates for senior workers from 1 January 2026.

Nov 5, 2025 1 min read

Netherlands: Statutory Minimum Wage Amounts for 1 January 2026

Government published the 2026 minimum wage amounts effective 1 January 2026; SVB materials reflect downstream benefit adjustments tied to the minimum wage.

Nov 5, 2025 1 min read

Germany: 2026 Social‑insurance Calculation Parameters Approved by Cabinet

The “Sozialversicherungs­rechengrößen‑Verordnung 2026” sets 2026 contribution ceilings and reference values used for payroll.

Nov 5, 2025 1 min read

Brazil: eSocial Layout Update NT 05/2025 Moves to Production

eSocial S‑1.3 “Nota Técnica 05/2025” and updated XSD schemas scheduled for production deployment.

Nov 5, 2025 1 min read