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In recent years, economic changes have prompted a focus on flexibility in the Dutch labour market. This means; a larger opportunity for companies, whether they have a Dutch entity or not, to hire employees from all over the world. Although it may look or sound like we are a recruitment agency, because employees will be […]

Tax issues and the 183-day rule

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183-day rule It often happens that employees are carrying out cross-border work, whether or not at the request of the employer. If there wouldn’t be any arrangements between states the employees that carry out cross-border work would have to pay double taxation; income tax in the state where they live, and payroll tax in the […]

In focus: NBBU temporary workers’ collective agreement

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What is the NBBU temporary workers’ collective agreement? The NBBU’s (Nederlands Bond van Bemiddelings- en Uitzendondernemingen) collective employment agreement for temporary workers is a joint effort from organisations. Who does the agreement affect? The agreement sets out requirements of both temporary workers and the employers of temporary workers. What does it specify for employment agencies […]

Ask our Expat Desk: Dutch wage taxation

How will my pay be taxed? I’m a Portugese national and have a job offer in Amsterdam starting next month. I have never worked in The Netherlands before and have no understanding of how my pay will be taxed or what social contributions I will have to pay. Before I ask my employer, can you […]

BTW increase 1st October

As part of the 2013 budget measures in The Netherlands, the general VAT rat increased from 19% to 21% on the 1st October 2012. What is the general VAT rate? The general VAT rate applies to all goods and services that are not exempt from VAT or taxed under the 6% or 0% VAT rate. […]