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Octagon Professionals

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Octagon Professionals

HR services needed? Let Octagon handle it. Octagon Professionals is an HR services company with an extensive track record in the Dutch market of over 30 years.

We understand what it takes for international businesses to expand, restructure and set-up in the Netherlands. We support global companies of every size with perfectly tailored HR solutions on any strategic level. We are the employer of a large community of international, talented professionals who dedicate their experience, knowledge and time to our clients in order to expand, or operate, in the

Dutch market. Our extensive experience and knowledge of the Dutch market enables us to add value to your business – no matter which stage of growth you’re in. Our dedicated and passionate team of expats, partners, and support from the community, enables us to understand your business well enough to implement the right HR solution for your growing business. No matter what your goals are in the Netherlands – We are in it with you for the long term. Long lasting partnerships enable us to provide quality services in an efficient, timely, and competitive manner, always working in a transparent and open communication style.

19/06/2026

Moving to the Netherlands is exciting.

Figuring out the paperwork, registrations, healthcare system, and cost of living? Less so.

From obtaining your BSN and DigiD to understanding health insurance and monthly living costs, there are several administrative steps that every international professional needs to navigate after arriving in the Netherlands.
That's why we've put together a practical guide covering some of the essentials every expat should know before making the move.

Whether you're relocating yourself or supporting international talent, a smooth transition starts with having the right information from day one.
👉 Swipe through for key tips and insights.

17/06/2026

Hiring is becoming more digital, more automated, and more data-driven.
Yet one challenge continues to dominate:
📊 66% of recruiters say quality talent is harder to find in 2026.

At the same time, organisations are navigating skills shortages, increasing competition for talent, and growing pressure to hire efficiently.

While AI is transforming sourcing and screening, successful hiring still comes down to attracting, engaging, and securing the right people.

For employers, the question is no longer whether talent is available.
It's whether your hiring strategy is equipped to reach it.

Read our latest State of Hiring 2026 report for the statistics shaping recruitment today and the trends that will influence workforce planning tomorrow. Link in the comments below.

15/06/2026

One structure. One point of accountability.

Moving talent internationally requires a framework that connects compliance, employment, payroll, relocation, and local expertise into a single, coordinated solution.

At Octagon, we provide professionals on the ground, in any jurisdiction.

Creating the infrastructure that allows people, ideas, and businesses to move across borders with confidence.

12/06/2026

For many internationals moving to the Netherlands, health insurance is one of the first administrative hurdles they encounter: when do you need it? What does it cover? What happens if you don't arrange it on time?

Understanding the Dutch healthcare system is an important part of a successful relocation, especially for employees. Here is what you can share with them as an employer to facilitate.

At Octagon, we believe that moving talent across borders requires more than immigration support alone. From compliance and payroll to relocation and employee onboarding, creating a smooth international transition means getting the details right.
👉 Swipe through to learn the basics of Dutch health insurance.

10/06/2026

At Octagon Professionals, we combine local expertise with international reach. We help connect talent, organisations, and opportunities across borders, building partnerships that drive long-term success.

It's more than filling roles; it's about creating meaningful connections that help people and businesses thrive.

08/06/2026

Opportunities don't stop at borders, and neither do we.

With the infrastructure, expertise, and international network to support cross-border operations, Octagon helps organisations and professionals navigate global opportunities with confidence.

Local knowledge. Global access. One trusted partner.

05/06/2026

People move. Businesses grow. Regulations change.

Behind every successful international expansion is the infrastructure that keeps everything running smoothly, from workforce solutions and compliance to payroll, immigration, and operational support.

At Octagon Professionals, we help organisations navigate complexity across borders with clarity, compliance, and trust.

Because when people move, systems need to keep up.

01/06/2026

Behind every successful market entry is a team that handles the parts no one sees: the contracts, the payroll runs, the compliance filings.

For almost 4 decades, that's been our role. We become the legal employer in the Netherlands (and beyond!), so you can hire without an entity, while you stay in control of your people, their pay, and how they work.

Expanding abroad? Reach out to us.

29/05/2026

Six weeks from kickoff to a fully operational team based in the Netherlands. No entity needs to be set up, and no CTO has to write employment contracts at 11 pm.

A growth-stage company needed to open in the Netherlands quickly. Setting up a BV would have taken months and required engineering leadership to participate in legal calls. Instead, they used an employer of record arrangement: their dream team was employed compliantly under Dutch law from day one, while the company kept full control over salary, benefits, and reporting lines.

Why this matters for founders looking at Europe: speed is a strategy. Every week spent on entity setup is a week not spent on your main business operations and strategy.

Reach out, and let's discuss what your needs are.

11/05/2026

What is a BSN, and why does every employee in the Netherlands need one? 🇳🇱

A BSN (burgerservicenummer) is the Dutch citizen service number used for payroll, taxes, healthcare, pensions, and government administration. Without it, compliant employment in the Netherlands becomes difficult for both employers and employees.

For employers:
- Required for payroll processing and wage tax registration
- Needed for pension and healthcare contributions
- Used for employee registration with the Belastingdienst
For employees:
- Needed to receive salary correctly
- Required to apply for DigiD and access Dutch government services
- Essential for healthcare insurance, taxes, and municipality registration

Read more in our latest article, link in the comments.

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Maanweg 174
The Hague
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Dinsdag	09:00 - 17:00
Woensdag	09:00 - 17:00
Donderdag	09:00 - 17:00
Vrijdag	09:00 - 17:00

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