DBA-proof intermediation for IT hiring

Since the Dutch Tax Authority resumed enforcement on false self-employment, hiring has become riskier. With Maedium's intermediation structure you hire IT freelancers without that risk: we sit contractually between you and the engineer and handle the Dutch DBA Act for you.

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What is intermediation?

With intermediation, Maedium sits contractually between you and the freelancer. You contract us, we contract the independent IT specialist. The engineer remains self-employed — no employment, no payroll tax — but you don't bear the risk of the working relationship yourself. So you hire with a clearly defined, compliantly structured assignment.

This is especially valuable for longer assignments or when you want certainty around the Dutch DBA Act. Enforcement on false self-employment particularly affects clients: with an incorrect working relationship you may face additional tax assessments. The intermediation structure takes that worry away, so you can focus on the work instead of the contract risk.

How does intermediation relieve you?

Contractually covered. Maedium is your contracting party; the working relationship with the freelancer lies with us.
Clear agreements. We work with defined assignments that are workable as an independent professional.
Invoicing handled. We take care of invoicing; you receive one invoice.
Flexible. You hire with the same flexibility as direct hiring, but compliantly structured.

Intermediation or brokerage?

Intermediation suits longer assignments or when you want maximum certainty around the Dutch DBA Act. With brokerage — for shorter or incidental hiring — you contract directly with the freelancer. We advise you which form fits.

For whom?

For clients hiring IT freelancers who want to remove the false self-employment risk — from a single engineer to a team of specialists in the Randstad.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between intermediation and secondment?

With secondment the professional is employed by the agency. With intermediation the freelancer remains self-employed; Maedium only sits contractually in between and does not become an employer.

Does intermediation fully remove the DBA risk?

The intermediation structure is set up to strongly limit the risk for you as a client, with defined, compliant assignments. We discuss your specific situation during the intake.

What does intermediation cost?

The costs are included in one clear hourly rate. You pay for hours worked, without hidden fees.