Exterus

Name

Exterus

Legal name

Exterus B.V.

Website

https://exterus.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Global Employment Mobility Services

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (561330)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Mobility, Immigration & Relocation Administration Outsourcing (BPACAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Global Employer of Record (EOR) Services (BPACAHAA), Employer of Record (EOR) & Global Payroll (FSAMAKAB), International Relocation Management (End-to-End) (HSAKACAE), Professional Employer Organization (PEO) / Co-Employment Services (BPACAHAB)

Keywords

• Global employment mobility
• Immigration and relocation
• Employer of record
• International payroll services
• Expat tax advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Global Employment Mobility Professional Services: Exterus generates revenue through professional services fees for immigration and relocation, tax and social security, international payroll, expat scheme (30% ruling), and Employer of Record services. Services are tailored to client needs across the full breadth of the international relocation process, with pricing based on scope and complexity of engagement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Exterus provides end-to-end Global Employment Mobility services for organizations relocating employees to or from the Netherlands. Its offering bundles immigration and relocation, Dutch tax and social security compliance, international payroll (including salary splits), the Dutch Expat Scheme (30% ruling), and Employer of Record services with IND recognized sponsorship into one integrated mobility solution. The firm serves as a boutique alternative to large-scale mobility specialists, delivering personalized support to multinationals, SMEs, and NGOs across 60+ countries of origin.

Product overview

Exterus is a specialized Global Employment Mobility service provider offering a comprehensive suite of integrated services for companies relocating employees to and from the Netherlands. The core offering centers on Global Employment Mobility as a strategic business enabler, supported by six specialized service modules: Immigration and Relocation, Tax and Social Security, International Payroll, the Expat Scheme (30% Ruling), Employer of Record (EoR) Services, and Recognized Sponsorship. These services are designed to work together as a unified mobility solution, with the company acting as a one-stop-shop that combines the strategic insight of large-scale specialists with the personalized, client-centric approach of a boutique provider. The company operates through multiple legal entities including Exterus B.V., Exterus Payrolling B.V., Exterus Visa Services B.V., and Hello HR Flex B.V.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Immigration and Relocation Advisory services covering all relevant aspects required to offer employees a carefree start when relocating to the Netherlands.
• Tax and Social Security Full-service approach ensuring compliance with Dutch income tax and social security regulations for internationally mobile employees.
• International Payroll Accurate and fully compliant salary processing tailored to the complexities of international employment, including salary splits and cross-border payroll management.
• Expat Scheme (formerly 30% Ruling) Services across the full breadth of the Dutch expat scheme including application, implementation, and continued compliance management for the tax-free allowance benefit.
• Employer of Record (EoR) Services Comprehensive solution enabling international hires to start working promptly and in full compliance with Dutch local regulations, with Exterus acting as the legal employer on behalf of client companies.
• Recognized Sponsorship Assistance with obtaining and maintaining recognized sponsor status with the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) for hiring highly skilled migrants.
• Global Employment Mobility Strategic enablement of business growth through comprehensive management of international employee assignments to and from the Netherlands, integrating all aspects of the relocation journey.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2500+ satisfied clients supported
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ADPcoreTechnology or Integration · 31 May 2021ADP and Exterus joined forces in May 2021, enabling ADP to offer expat services (Expat Payroll, Expat Immigration, Expat Immigration Compliance, Expat Tax) to its existing client base. Simultaneously, Exterus clients gained access to ADP's HR and payroll software platform for managing the entire employee career cycle from salary processing and payment to talent management and data analysis, creating a one-platform global HR and payroll solution.
• Luscuere Wernsing AdvocatenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDavid Wernsing, attorney-at-law at Luscuere Wernsing Advocaten, co-authors a blog series with Exterus on working with foreign contractors in the Netherlands. The firm specializes in immigration law and cross-border employment relationships, providing legal expertise complementary to Exterus's mobility services.
• NIRPA (Nederlands Register van Payroll Professionals)minorOthersExterus is a member of NIRPA, the Dutch register of payroll professionals. Membership binds Exterus to professional codes of conduct and standards, and subjects the company to regular quality controls assessing compliance, accuracy, and operational integrity.
• NBBU (Nederlandse Bond van Bemiddelings- en Uitzendondernemingen)minorOthersExterus is a member of NBBU, the Dutch Association of Intermediary and Temporary Employment Companies. Membership subjects Exterus to behavioral codes and professional standards with regular quality audits, reflecting a commitment to high-quality service, transparency, and ethical business practices.
• Normeringarbeid (Labour Standards Register)minorOthersExterus is affiliated with Normeringarbeid, the Dutch Labour Standards Register, as part of its broader compliance and professional standards framework.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ADP: Global HR/payroll incumbent and Exterus's strategic channel partner since 2021; competes and partners simultaneously across payroll, EoR, and HR outsourcing for Dutch and multinational clients.
• Vialto Partners: Big Four spinoff specializing in immigration, tax, and mobility services, competing with Exterus on cross-border tax/social security and global mobility advisory for multinational employers.
• Fragomen: Global immigration law and mobility firm operating in the Netherlands; competes with Exterus's immigration and recognized sponsorship practice at the larger enterprise end.

Direct peers

• Crown Worldwide Mobility: International mobility and relocation services firm with Dutch presence, offering immigration and assignment management services that overlap directly with Exterus's relocation practice.
• Santa Fe Relocation: Global relocation and mobility services provider with Netherlands operations competing with Exterus across immigration, relocation, and destination services for corporate mobility programs.
• Eres Relocation Netherlands: Direct Dutch-headquartered global mobility and relocation specialist operating in the Netherlands and a direct competitor to Exterus across immigration, relocation, and expat services. Daniëlle de Groot, Exterus's new Immigration Manager, was previously Country Director at Eres Relocation Netherlands.
• Globalization Partners: Global EOR/immigration platform directly competing with Exterus's EoR, immigration, and expat payroll services for clients hiring internationally into the Netherlands and other markets.

Regional players

• Catawiki Mobility / RIF Worldwide: Regional European relocation and mobility services companies with Netherlands coverage that overlap with Exterus on destination services and immigration support for smaller and mid-market clients.

Emerging players

• Remote: Tech-first global EOR platform expanding into European markets including the Netherlands; competes with Exterus's EoR and international payroll services with a software-led model.
• Deel: Tech-led global EOR and payroll platform rapidly expanding across Europe including the Netherlands; competes with Exterus at the international payroll/EoR layer with software-led onboarding that compresses traditional advisory pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exterus
• Xx.com/_exterus
• Facebookfacebook.com/EXTERUS

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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