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Notes on global hiring, payroll and compliance from the Pro Consultancy team.

Hiring

Employer of Record vs. Setting Up a Local Entity: What's Right for You?

A practical breakdown of when it makes sense to hire through an EOR versus opening your own legal entity abroad — and what each route really costs in time and risk.

Netherlands

A Founder's Guide to Hiring Your First Employee in the Netherlands

From 30%-ruling eligibility to mandatory pension schemes, here's what founders consistently get wrong about their first Dutch hire.

Payroll

5 Payroll Compliance Mistakes That Cost Growing Companies

Late statutory filings and misclassified contractors are the two mistakes we see most often — here's how to catch them before they become fines.

Immigration

Work Permits Explained: How Long Should You Budget For?

Processing times vary wildly by country and role. We break down realistic timelines across our most-requested visa categories.

Compliance

GDPR and Global HR: What Employers Need to Know

Moving employee data across borders comes with real obligations. A plain-language look at what GDPR actually requires from HR teams.

Hiring

Remote Hiring in the EU: A Country-by-Country Snapshot

Notice periods, probation lengths, and termination rules differ more than most hiring managers expect. A quick reference across six EU markets.