Brexit Update #2
The countdown has begun After 43 years of being part of the European Union, the United Kingdom will leave definitely on the 29th of March 2019. 52% of the voters are in favour of the Brexit, which makes this a historical event. And nobody can foresee the effects to its full extent. However, at least […]
Brexit Update #1
Will the United Kingdom definitely leave the European Union on the 29th of March 2019. That is the question that everyone is asking. It is written into law that the United Kingdom will be leaving on 29.03.2019 at 23:00, UK time. But as you have probably guessed, it is quite difficult to state the next […]
Good news; Dutch immigration fees lowered in price
The Dutch government has again lowered the fees for various immigration purposes to attract more international professionals. The new tariffs are applicable per 01.01.2019. The new fees concern – among other – Highly Skilled Migrants / EU Blue Card holders and orientation year applicants. The same applies to their accompanying family members. The decrease is […]
Transitional provisions 30% ruling a fact
On Prinsjesdag, the day on which the Minister of Finance traditionally proposes the national budget, the Dutch government announced that the term of the 30% ruling will be shortened from eight to five years. This reduction would not only apply to new expats but also to expats already living in the Netherlands. Contrary to earlier […]
New salary criteria highly skilled migrants 2019 announced
Earlier this week the new salary criteria for highly skilled migrants in 2019 were announced in the Dutch Government Gazette (Staatscourant). From 1 January 2019 a highly skilled migrant needs to earn at least the following gross monthly salary, excluding 8% holiday allowance: Highly skilled migrants under 30 years of age: € 3.299 (2018 € […]
30% ruling shortened from eight to five years
From January 1st 2019, the 30% ruling for expats will be shortened from eight to five years. The Dutch government announced the shortening of the term on Prinsjesdag, the day on which the Minister of Finance traditionally proposes the national budget. This reduction not only applies to new expats but also to expats already living in The Netherlands.
Salary criteria as per 1st of January 2018
Minimum Wage The government adjusts the amount of the minimum wage twice a year. On the 1st of January and the 1st of July – in line with changes in average collectively agreed wages in the Netherlands. What does this mean? Knowledge migrant after search year – € 2.314,00 per month gross, excl. 8% holiday […]
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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 […]
Evaluation of the 30%-ruling: Professions and nationalities (part 2)
In this second part of our two-part blog on the report of the 30%-ruling we will continue reviewing the 30%-ruling report conducted by Dialogic. We will mainly focus on which nationalities particularly are using the 30%-ruling, in which professions it is mostly commonly used and the importance of it. Do people still want to work […]
Evaluation of the 30%-ruling: Who is using it? (part 1)
As an expat paying tax and all the rules regarding working in the Netherlands can be very different than you are used to. The 30%-ruling is such a difference you only face when you are working abroad. The 30% ruling allows employers to designate a portion of the wage as unpaid compensation to certain temporary […]