Case Study: EOR & International Payroll Solution for a Global Marine Fuel Trader
Business Type: Global Fuel Trader
Location: The Netherlands
Key Stakeholder: Quality Manager
Roles included in the EOR & International Payroll Solution: Bunker Pilots
Other Services Included: Recruitment
Faststream Consultants Involved: Martin Bennell, Chief Operating Officer and Mike McGrory, Head of Executive Search - Technical Maritime
Expanding operations into new regions comes with its challenges, especially when it involves hiring talent in a country where a company has no legal presence. Our client, a global marine fuel trader, needed to onboard two bunker pilots in the Netherlands but lacked the necessary infrastructure to employ and payroll them compliantly. To navigate the complexities of local employment laws and tax regulations, they required a seamless solution that would allow them to focus on their business without the burden of setting up an entity.
The Challenge
Our client, a leading global marine fuel trader, faced a significant challenge when they needed to hire two bunker pilots in the Netherlands, a location where they did not have a physical presence. Without an established entity in the country, they required a tax-compliant employment solution to onboard and payroll these professionals while ensuring full compliance with local employment regulations.
The Solution
Leveraging our Employer of Record (EOR) and International Payroll expertise, we provided a seamless and fully compliant employment solution. After successfully recruiting the candidates, we managed their payroll, taxation, and employment compliance in line with the highly regulated requirements of the Netherlands. This ensured that both individuals were legally employed and paid correctly without the client needing to establish a local entity.
The Results
Our partnership has been successfully running for eight years, providing the client with a hassle-free employment solution that allows them to focus on their core operations. By ensuring full compliance and smooth payroll management, we have enabled them to maintain an effective and compliant workforce in the region.
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