Many families dream of a nanny at home, but hesitate because they think they suddenly become an employer and have to arrange all the administration themselves. Fortunately, in practice this is very manageable. With the support of a social secretariat, the salary calculation, the legal administration and the mandatory declarations are largely arranged for you. At Nanny's, we also guide families through the entire start.
Yes. When you employ a nanny directly, you as a family are the employer. This means, among other things, that you:
That may sound like a lot, but in practice most of this administration is carried out by the social secretariat.
Employing a nanny usually takes place in four simple steps.
The social secretariat helps with all payroll and personnel administration. They guide, among other things:
The social secretariat ensures that you are correctly registered as an employer and arranges the necessary formalities.
Every employer is legally obliged to take out occupational accident insurance. We can point you in the right direction here too.
When all the administration is in order, the collaboration can begin. From then on, the social secretariat handles the payroll administration each month.
Each month, you receive a salary calculation via the social secretariat. This automatically processes, among other things:
You therefore do not have to perform these calculations yourself. The social secretariat ensures that everything runs correctly and in accordance with the legal rules. Want to know more about the salary and working conditions within the sector? Read our guide PC 318 explained.
In addition to the monthly salary, there are some legal obligations that you take into account as an employer. Such as:
During an introductory meeting, we are happy to give you a clear picture of the total cost, so that you are not faced with surprises.
With our salary simulator, you quickly get a realistic estimate of the total employer cost, including salary, employer contributions and the main legal obligations. This way, you immediately know where you stand.
At Nanny's, we guide you not only in finding the right nanny. We also help with the practical start. We support, among other things, with:
This way, you can mainly focus on what really matters: a good start with your nanny.
| Arranging everything yourself | With Nanny's |
|---|---|
| Figure out yourself how to become an employer | Personal guidance |
| Search for a social secretariat yourself | Advice on the right partners |
| Draw up contracts yourself | Guidance during the start |
| Search for candidates yourself | Professional selection and screening |
| Sort out all administration yourself | Practical support throughout the entire process |
| No point of contact | We stay involved after the start too |
Becoming an employer often seems more complicated than it really is. With the right guidance, the administration runs smoothly and you can start with confidence. Also check out our overview guide Hiring a nanny in Belgium.
Employing a nanny does not have to be an administrative challenge. During a no-obligation introductory meeting, we explain step by step how the start works, which administration is involved and how we guide you in it. This way, you can focus with peace of mind on what really counts: a warm and lasting collaboration with the right nanny.
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