Chain Liability

Hiring subcontractors or employment agencies is not without risk. Fortunately, these risks can be largely avoided by taking the right measures and making proper agreements with suppliers.

Forvis Mazars specialises in assisting staffing companies that outsource employees or, conversely, outsource work to other suppliers. We work closely with Pellicaan Lawyers on employment law and flex law. Thanks to our extensive experience, we can assist you with any challenge regarding outsourced work, temporary staffing or self-employed workers. 

Our services

• Hiring of labour or subcontractors
• Temporary Agencies
• Self-employed workers

Our approach

Many companies use external hiring of suppliers and labour. This is especially true for companies in construction, manufacturing, food processing and logistics services. Hiring subcontractors or employment agencies is not without risk. As a client or hirer, you may be held liable for suppliers' tax debts (so-called chain liability). The same applies when using the services of self-employed workers. Fortunately, these risks can be largely avoided by taking the right measures and making proper agreements with suppliers.

The right team

For many years, Forvis Mazars has been serving clients at home and abroad who hire staff, outsource work or outsource employees. As a result, we have a team of specialists to whom you can turn with any question on flexible or self-employed workers. We also have an extensive network in the temporary employment sector. For international issues, we make use of our colleagues abroad with knowledge of local legislation and regulations. We also work closely with Pellicaan Advocaten in the field of labour law and work permits. As a result, no question about outsourcing work or sending personnel out remains unanswered.