Registration as an employer with the Dutch tax authorities
This article explains how to register as an employer in the Netherlands and what information you will receive from the Dutch tax authorities.
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Tax credits in the Dutch payroll administration
A tax credit is a discount on the wage and income tax and/or premiums social security of an employee or person entitled to benefits. There are 8 tax credits.
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Transport and travel costs of your employees in the Netherlands: tax rules
Information about the tax rules around the reimbursements and benefits in kind for trips your employee makes for work. You will also find information about the provision of means of transport, public transport tickets and parking facilities.
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Deduction of pension premiums in your income tax return
Accruing your own (additional) pension In some situations it is necessary or sensible to build up additional pension yourself. How can you supplement your pension income yourself, and what are the tax benefits? In which situations is it wise to build up (extra) pension yourself? But even if you do accrue an employee pension, it…
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Taxation of cryptocurrencies in the Netherlands
How you should declare cryptocurrency in your Dutch tax return depends on your situation. These situations are described in this article.
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How should an employer record and verify the identity of its employees?
As an employer you are obliged to check the identity of your employees. Before the employee enters employment, you check the original identification document.
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Tax consequences of owning a house in the Netherlands
Are you buying your own home in the Netherlands? If so, this has consequences for your taxes. For example, you may deduct the mortgage interest.
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DigiD: your digital ID
DigiD stands for Digital Identity. With your DigiD you show who you are when you are dealing with Dutch government agencies.
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What are the advantages of hiring a bookkeeper for your Dutch business?
A bookkeeper takes a lot of work off your hands, will take care of your tax obligations and provide you with tax advice.
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Why should you outsource your Dutch payroll administration?
Outsourcing your payroll administration mainly provides time, convenience, expertise, cost savings and risk limitation. You can opt for complete outsourcing of payroll administration, or for a hybrid solution, in which you do part yourself and outsource another part.
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Time extension for your 2020 Dutch tax return
If you received an invitation from the tax authorities to file a tax return then you have to do this. Since it is not always possible to file the tax return before the deadline a time extension can be requested.
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Salary and substantial interest in a limited company
Are you an employee or director (DGA) of a company in which you have a substantial interest? Then the customary salary scheme applies to you.
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Limited company in the Netherlands
Although the system in the Netherlands seems flexible specific procedures must be followed. These procedures may require some time, so it is important that the right solution is chosen and that all required information is available on request. In this article we will explain some of the rules involved and our fees if you would like us to assist you.
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Your employee is pregnant: maternity leave and maternity benefit
What are the consequences for you as an employer and what needs to be arranged?
Is your employee entitled to maternity leave and a maternity allowance?
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Income from savings and investments: Box 3
Income from savings and investments: Box 3 Update: February 2022 On December 24, 2021, the Supreme Court ruled that the way income from savings and investments are taxed in Box 3 violates the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and provided immediate restitution of rights in that case. According to the Supreme Court, only the…
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E-commerce and services in the EU: see what changes for VAT from 1 July 2021
Do you supply goods in the EU to customers who do not declare VAT? If so, as of July 1, 2021, you must usually declare that VAT in the EU country where you deliver. For these supplies, you can start using the so-called one-stop shop system. Also if you deliver services in the EU.
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Tax rates in the Netherlands 2021
An overview of the 2021 income tax rates, social security premiums and tax credits in the Netherlands.
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Tax-free continuation of the fixed (travel) expense allowance for working from home during the corona crisis expires in 2021
Many employees receive a fixed (travel) expense allowance from their employer every month. As a result of the current Corona measures, employees have to work from home as much as possible, which could have consequences for this reimbursement. Temporary approval: costs can remain untaxed To prevent this from happening, Secretary of State Vijlbrief of Finance…
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Are costs deductible if you have a home office?
It seems attractive: living and working in one building. But a home office is by no means always fiscally attractive. The fiscal rules around a home office are complex.
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What happens if an employer does not apply the 30% ruling in the payroll?
The non-application of the 30% ruling by the employer to an employee’s salary is a matter of employment law matter and can’t be dealt with by the tax courts.
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UBO-register
The UBO-register makes transparent who pulls the strings of legal entities established in the Netherlands.
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Permits and diplomas
In certain sectors you need to obtain permits and diplomas before you can start a business. Establishment requirements The Bedrijfstechniek business diploma is required for more complex businesses which place extra demands on the entrepreneur. Examples are: Food products (bakers and confectioners, butchers, fishmongers and poulterers) Construction (building contractors, civil and utility construction, masons, demolition…
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Legal forms of doing business
There are two types of legal forms: Legal forms which do not involve a legal person. Your entire personal assets are liable for obligations. – Sole trader or freelancer– Vennootschap Onder Firma (VOF) or partnership under common firm– Commanditaire Vennootschap (CV) for limited partnership– Maatschap or partnership Legal forms which do involve a legal person: you…
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Time extension for your Dutch income tax return: Expatax can help!
Are you worried about a deadline for your 2019 tax return? Expatax can help you with your tax return and arrange a time extension for you so that you don’t have to be afraid of getting a fine from the tax authorities for filing late.
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Clarification about fines for illegal work
Working with employees who don’t have a required valid work permit can lead to substantial fines.
