EU Talent Pool Regulation
Global Mobility ServicesOn 10 March 2026, the European Parliament adopted the EU Talent Pool Regulation. The Regulation introduces a new EU-wide digital platform designed to help employers find talent from outside the EU.

Payment of salaries is not a simple calculation. Laws and regulations constantly change, and mistakes can quickly cause employees to be dissatisfied or lead to tax risks. At the same time, as an employer, you will want to keep costs under control and not miss out on tax benefits. Grant Thornton helps you set up your payroll as well as your wage tax matters in a smart and future-proof way. From error-free payroll processing and WKR advice to complex wage tax issues, we ensure that everything is accurate, compliant and generates benefits.
We provide accurate, timely and fully automated payroll processing. Thanks to smart links with Loket.nl and more than 100 other systems, your administration will continue to be efficient and up to date.


Our specialists help you maximise tax opportunities within the payroll tax, including targeted exemptions, untaxed allowances and the most effective structuring of allowances and benefits in kind.
Although the WKR provides plenty of scope for smart remuneration schemes, it is complex. We provide insights, advice and effective utilisation, with no unexpected problems afterwards.

If you would like to know whether your payroll processing could be more efficient and tax-efficient, please contact one of our specialists.
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