Scale Your Engineering Capacity in the Benelux & Germany Market

A.Our remote IT teams operate under signed Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with full GDPR compliance, including standard contractual clauses (SCCs) for lawful cross-border data transfer from the EU to the Philippines. For NIS2, we implement security-by-design principles, encrypted communications, and regular compliance audits. Our Dutch headquarters ensures we stay current with evolving EU regulatory requirements.

A.Yes, on request, from day one. There is no onboarding phase to get through first: European hours run from the afternoon to around midnight in Manila, which is a sought-after shift there rather than a night shift, so we can staff it permanently. If you would rather have a live morning and a quiet afternoon, the team starts inside your morning and hands over in writing instead. That is your choice between two working models, not a limit on ours.

A.A recruitment agency places a candidate and walks away. GBF provides complete operational ownership: we hire, manage HR, handle payroll and compliance, provide IT equipment, monitor performance, and guarantee replacement. Your professional becomes part of a 200+ IT community with ongoing development and retention support. The result is a long-term team member, not a temporary placement.

A.GBF services are invoiced as B2B service contracts, which qualify as deductible business expenses under Dutch, Belgian and German tax frameworks. Cross-border B2B services between EU businesses and Philippines-based providers typically fall under the reverse charge mechanism for VAT purposes. We recommend confirming specifics with your tax advisor as rules vary by country.

A.Yes. Working with GBF eliminates EU employment law complexity entirely. Professionals are employed by Global BrainForce in the Philippines: you have no social security obligations, no Works Council notifications, no notice period liabilities, and no exposure to Dutch dismissal protection regulations or German Kündigungsschutzgesetz. Scaling up or down requires 2 months' written notice to GBF, not compliance with local labor law.

A.We deploy dedicated teams within 2–3 weeks when candidates are available from our talent pool. For roles requiring custom recruitment, the full process takes 4–6 weeks. Onboarding includes GDPR compliance briefing, NIS2 security protocols, timezone coordination, and alignment with your tools and workflows.

A.Our founder Robert Giezen is Dutch, and GBF has been headquartered in the Netherlands since 2012. This is not a marketing decision, we genuinely understand the Benelux and DACH markets because they are our home markets. Our Dutch presence means we speak your language, understand your business culture, and can meet in person when needed.

A.Every engineer is screened across 6 competency areas: Technical Fundamentals, AI Development Skills, Architecture & Design, Quality & Testing, DevOps & Delivery, and Communication & Business Understanding. All professionals have prior experience working with Western clients and are familiar with European delivery standards, agile methodologies, and documentation expectations.