In this article we give an in-depth explanation about the Dutch tax situation involved with setting up a Dutch business under the Dutch American Friendship Treaty ("DAFT ..read more

In this article we give an in-depth explanation about the Dutch VAT system and what you should watch out for. We will give examples about the VAT rate applicable, and how to obtain a VAT number if one is not automatically granted to you ..read more

If you want to freelance in the Netherlands, you need to choose what structure you want to use for that. The Netherlands has one or two basic company forms to choose and work from: the ZZP and the BV (which allows for the 30% ruling). In addition to this, there is also the option of using an umbrella company (or “Employer of Record” or Payroll Company). In this article we will explain the basic differences between the three approaches ..read more

If you want to work self-employed in the Netherlands without an EU passport, your options are rather limited. The most accessible visa options out there are for regular employment. But there are still some options open to you. In this article we explain 7 ways for you to work self employed in the Netherlands as a non-EU business owner ..read more

The EU Blue Card for the Netherlands is a work and residence permit for highly skilled non-EU employees. This visa does not require special IND sponsorship status. The high skills need to be proven with a diploma and a high salary to match it, coming in at € 6,245 per month (2024). In this article we will explain the details of how to obtain this visa ..read more

If you find yourself in a situation where your current HSM employment or the subsequent grace period ends, and you do not have a new HSM employment lined up, your visa situation could be salvaged by entering into a so-called HSM payroll construction at an Employer of Record (EOR) or “umbrella company”. In this setup you would enter into the employment of the payroll company, where you are a salaried employee under the HSM visa. In this article we explain how this works ..read more

Moving to the Netherlands with DAFT is a major life decision. And not only for yourself as the main applicant. You also have the position of your family members to consider. In this article we will dive into a couple of topics that you need to specifically take note of when you take long your family under DAFT to the Netherlands ..read more

Crypto has been around for years now. It is a nifty invention that combines characteristics of information storage, equity and currency. For most people, crypto just means another asset they should be investing in like everybody else. But, over the years we have seen the development of a crypto that can actually be used for something other than just transferring value ..read more

In this article we provide a step-by-step guide for expanding your business to the Netherlands. We touch briefly on topics such as business registration, taxes and employment ..read more

On October 26th, 2023, at the very last moment, the Dutch House of Representatives managed to squeeze through a number of very important changes for expats. These changes will be included in the Tax Plan 2024, which have been approved by the Dutch Senate in December 2023. The 30% ruling will undergo a metamorphosis, after which it will in effect become a 20% ruling (over the course of 5 years, that is). In addition to this, the rules regarding the partial non-resident tax status will change. In this article we will fill you in on what you need to know ..read more