{"id":6090,"date":"2025-02-21T14:36:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T13:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/impolsarl.com\/2025\/02\/21\/posting-workers-to-the-netherlands-key-rules-and-requirements\/"},"modified":"2025-07-03T13:07:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T11:07:21","slug":"posting-workers-to-the-netherlands-key-rules-and-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/impolsarl.com\/en\/2025\/02\/21\/posting-workers-to-the-netherlands-key-rules-and-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Posting workers to the Netherlands – key rules and requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Netherlands is one of the most common destinations for posting workers, especially in industries such as construction, logistics, industry or agriculture. However, in order to legally delegate an employee to work in the Netherlands, it is necessary to comply with a number of formalities. Knowledge of the regulations is fundamental – it allows you to avoid not only penalties, but also problems during a possible inspection. <\/p>\n\n

Basic requirements for posted workers<\/h2>\n\n

Notification of posting (Meldplicht)<\/h3>\n\n

The employer is required to report the posting of the employee to the Dutch inspection authority. The notification must be made before the work begins; a minimum of one day in advance. <\/p>\n\n

Form A1<\/h3>\n\n

Posted employees must have an A1 form, which confirms that they are still subject to the Polish social security system. This document is issued by the Social Insurance Institution (in the case of employees delegated under an employment contract, the certificate is requested by the employer) and is key to avoiding double payment of contributions. <\/p>\n\n

Minimum terms and conditions of employment<\/h3>\n\n

Employees posted to the Netherlands are subject to the provisions of the labor law thereregarding minimum wages, working hours, wage supplements and conditionshealth and safety. Make sure that the wages paid are not less than theapplicable minimum rates for the industry in question. <\/p>\n\n

Documentation for the time of inspection<\/h3>\n\n

During a secondment to the Netherlands, the employee and the employer must carry a set of documents, such as the employment contract or A1. Depending on the place of posting, the nature of the work performed and the duration of the project, the inspection may require additional formalities. <\/p>\n\n

Secondment of self-employed persons<\/h2>\n\n

Self-employed persons are also subject to reporting toDutch institutions. A self-employed person should: <\/p>\n\n