Many years of experience have contributed to our wide range of services in the fields of HR advisory and Procurement/Contract Management. In addition to our own in-depth knowledge, we work together with our trusted global network of international advisors, if necessary.
Advising on compensation packages
We can assist you in designing a cost-efficient and competitive compensation package, by answering questions such as:
Executive remuneration advice
We advise global executives (executive and supervisory board members) who wish to exchange ideas with an experienced advisor as regards their tax position in the short as well as the long term. Our support is focused on tax issues (income and wage tax as well as social insurance), estate planning, pension build-up, assignment contracts, et cetera. If required, we can involve professionals from our trusted global network of international advisors to assist with the filing in countries other than The Netherlands. Naturally, we are also well-equipped to work with your existing advisors in e.g. your home country, if so preferred.
Share-based incentives (stock options, share plans et cetera)
The Dutch tax rules governing share-based incentives (including the so-called ‘lucrative interest’ regulations) contain many pitfalls. It is crucially important to distinguish between the tax effects in box 1, 2 and 3 of the Dutch income tax system. We have ample experience in the design and implementation of employee participation plans (such as stock options, SARs, share (savings) schemes et cetera).
This particular method of compensation is also beneficial for start-ups, as it instils a sense of belonging in the employees and provides them with a relatively inexpensive compensation item for the long term. For start-ups, we offer a comprehensive package at a favourable fee. This package ranges from identifying the requirements, to handling the design and implementation of a plan that meets all of the stakeholders’ wishes. We can also assist in negotiations with the Dutch tax authorities (i.a. on valuations), as well as with the communications to the employees and the administrator of the selected plan.
In cross-border employment situations, companies and employees may have to meet administrative obligations in multiple jurisdictions in connection with their employee participations. We can identify these obligations and assist you in maintaining overall control, while staying in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. We can also confer with the Dutch tax authorities with a view to reaching an agreement with them on the tax consequences of (foreign) employee participations. We would typically use a quick scan to start identifying any potential risks.
In case of mergers and acquisitions, we are able to assist in handling the tax effects of the wrap-up of any legacy employee participations.
Dutch labour law positions
We can assist you in designing and, if required, amending the employment contracts of your employees. We are also able to advise on your employees’ labour law positions, by answering critical questions such as:
If required, we can involve professionals from our trusted global network of labour law advisors at home and abroad.
Relocation Services
Foreign employees highly value assistance with their relocation. It is in fact often seen as a crucial part of their compensation and benefit scheme. Together with the company and the employee, we can discuss the individual situation and the requirements (i.a. housing, childcare and child education, insurances). Based on this input and our broad experience in this field, we propose the way forward in clear detail. For our relocation services we work closely with external parties who provide i.a. short- and long stay housing, insurances and (expatriate) mortgages.
General HR advisory and interim HR management
We have ample experience in supporting HR processes in connection with change management (start-ups, IPO’s, mergers, acquisitions et cetera). In addition, we recognise that the labour market gets ever more flexible and global. It therefore requires decisive personnel management, which responds to fast-changing needs and demands. After all, it is the people within every organization (both the permanent and the temporary staff) that are vital to the business’ success. We are able to offer all-round support within the field of Human Resources, and would be pleased to assist you in:
