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Work from the Netherlands for a Global Company

The world of work has changed. Today, your employer no longer needs to be in the same country as you. Highly skilled professionals are increasingly choosing to live in the Netherlands while working remotely for companies worldwide, from the US and the UK to Singapore and Canada.

But there is one key challenge: how do you make sure your remote income complies with Dutch immigration requirements? This is where BlueStone comes in.

Work Remotely, Live in the Netherlands

Many international professionals want the best of both worlds: career opportunities with global companies, the quality of life in the Netherlands, and a stable residence status. Remote work makes this possible. However, immigration rules still apply.

If you want to live and work in the Netherlands under the Highly Skilled Migrant (HSM) scheme, your income must meet strict criteria set by the Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst (IND). Freelance-style payments, contractor rates, or foreign payroll structures often do not automatically qualify.

The Challenge: Rate vs. Salary

Many remote professionals are paid through hourly rates, daily fees, monthly contractor retainers, or equity-heavy compensation packages. This works globally, but not always within Dutch immigration frameworks.

The IND does not assess your rate. They assess your gross salary. And that salary must meet:

• Minimum HSM thresholds

• A recognised sponsor payroll structure

• Compliant employment conditions under Dutch law

Without the right structure, even a high income may not qualify.

Salary Criteria

The IND sets minimum gross monthly salary requirements for knowledge migrants. These are indexed annually and apply to new migrants or those changing employers.

The Solution: Your Rate → A Compliant Salary

BlueStone enables you to work remotely for a non-Dutch company while living in the Netherlands under the Highly Skilled Migrant scheme. We support you by:

1. Translating your income into an IND-compliant salary

Your global rate is converted into a fixed gross monthly salary, fully compliant with HSM requirements and structured under Dutch employment law.

2. Supporting contract negotiations

We help align expectations between you and your remote employer by translating freelance-style offers into salary structures, ensuring compliance without reducing competitiveness, and protecting both your immigration position and earning potential.

3. Providing a compliant employment framework

As a Recognised Sponsor since 2017, BlueStone offers Employer of Record (EOR) solutions, IND-compliant payroll, and full residence support, so you can work globally, live locally, and stay compliant.

Your Rate, Your Compliant Salary

Remote work should not limit your ability to build a life in the Netherlands. With the right structure, your international rate becomes a stable Dutch salary that complies with IND rules and aligns with your residence status.

Your rate. Your compliant salary.

Who Is This For?

This solution is ideal for:

• Remote tech professionals

• Startup employees

• Consultants transitioning to stability

• Orientation Year graduates

• EU Blue Card candidates

• Global contractors relocating to the Netherlands

Conclusion

Working remotely for a global company while living in the Netherlands is not only possible — it is becoming the future of international careers. The key is structuring your income to meet immigration requirements without sacrificing flexibility or earning power.

BlueStone bridges that gap. Contact us to learn how we can structure your income to ensure full IND compliance.