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New look, new name: Employes by Shine

After months of preparation, the moment is finally here: the launch of the new Employes look. Not only did our website get a fresh update, our software did too. And behind the scenes, something even more exciting happened. Employes has joined forces with Shine. Together, we’re combining strengths to support you even better. With pride, we introduce our new look and our new name: Employes by Shine.

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Employes joins Ageras

Employes joins the Ageras family

Amsterdam, July 11, 2025 – We are proud to announce that Employes has become part of Ageras, a European platform for accounting, banking, tax filing, and financing that supports over 400,000 entrepreneurs.

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How to calculate the cost of an employee

It won’t come as a surprise: an employee costs money. But what exactly are the costs involved when you hire someone? In this article, we break down how the total cost of an employee is structured. It might get a bit technical at times, but we promise that by the end, you’ll have a much clearer understanding of how it all works!

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What is the DGA salary in 2024?

Are you the owner of a BV? Then it's common to become a Director-Major Shareholder (DGA). This means you're officially employed by your own private limited company (B.V.)—and the best part? You can pay yourself a salary! Ofcourse, there are some rules and regulations you need to follow. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about the DGA salary and how it works.

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New for employees: Employes Self Service app

With the new Employee Self Service app from Employes, designed specifically for employees, you can manage everything related to work, salary, leave, and absence quickly from your mobile device. Submit requests and view information with just a few clicks—it's that easy!

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What is payroll administration?

As an employer, you pay your employees' salaries each month and must remit the appropriate taxes to the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst) on time. For many businesses, this represents the largest monthly expense.Therefore, accurate salary calculations are crucial. However, payroll administration is often one of the most challenging recurring tasks within personnel administration.

How can you ensure both your employees and the tax authorities are satisfied? It starts with understanding the fundamentals of payroll administration. We've compiled this knowledge to provide you with a comprehensive overview!

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Starting payroll administration: a complete guide for beginners

Are you planning to handle your company's payroll administration yourself? That's entirely possible! This article explains what you need to consider when starting payroll administration. After reading, you'll know how to set up your payroll in 8 steps.

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Salary from holding or operating company as a DGA?

If your organization has a holding BV structure, you can choose to be employed by either the operating company or the holding. It's important to understand the differences. This article outlines the pros and cons of both options to help you make an informed decision.

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Payroll tax number applications: tips & tricks

When you hire employees, you are generally required to submit monthly payroll tax returns. To do this, you need a payroll tax number (loonheffingennummer), also known as a wage tax number. You can easily apply for this number through the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst). On average, it takes 3 to 4 weeks to receive confirmation with your assigned number

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How does payroll tax filing to the tax authorities work?

As a company employing staff, you're required to file payroll tax returns. This means withholding payroll taxes from employee payslips and remitting them to the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst). While this might seem complex, it's quite manageable. This article explains what payroll tax filing entails and how to approach it.

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Activate your payroll administration with Employes

You've completed all the steps on your dashboard and are eager to get started with Employes. However, you need to wait until you've indicated that you want to activate your administration. At Employes, we value transparency and would like to guide you through the activation process. There's a lot happening behind the scenes to ensure you can start worry-free.

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Downloading the wage tax declaration? Here's how to do it right!

As an employer, you're required to withhold wage taxes from your employee's salary. By having your employees sign a wage tax declaration, you collect all the necessary information. The employee can then indicate whether they wish to apply the wage tax credit. But what exactly is the wage tax credit, and when should you apply it? You'll find out in this article!

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