The Netherlands has published in the Official Gazette the regulation from the Ministry for Social Affairs and Employment that sets the social security contribution rates for 2021. The total state social security contributions are maintained at 27.65%, including general old-age social security (AOW) 17.90%, surviving dependent (spouse) social security (ANW) 0.10%, and long-term care (WLZ) 9.65%. These contributions are included as part of individual income tax brackets. The employer-paid social security contributions for 2021 set in the regulation are as follows: General unemployment insurance (AWF) – 2.70% for contracted workers with an indefinite term; 7.70% for flex workers and temporary...