Compliance Services

• Applications for Knowledge Migrant Visas 
• Applications for Dutch civil service numbers (BSN and RNI)
• Applications for the 30% ruling
• Applications for social security statements (A1 and Certificate of Coverage)
• Visa applications based on the Dutch-US friendship treaty
• Notifications of posted workers (WagwEU)
• Income tax returns
• VAT returns
• Corporate income tax returns
• Payroll services

Applications for Knowledge Migrant Visas

Dutch migration law provides a visa procedure for highly skilled workers originating from outside of the EU. Foreign employees normally require a Dutch work permit (tewerkstellingsvergunning, TWV), but EU, European Economic Area (EEA,) i.e. Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland) and Swiss nationals are exempt from this requirement.

We can assist you throughout the application process for the individuals involved, as well as for their family members.

Of course, we are able to assist also in the application of the so-called  Orientation year permit for highly educated individuals who have recently graduated or obtained their PhD in The Netherlands. This permit, valid for 1 year, gives expat students after graduation the opportunity to find a job or start their business

Applications for Dutch civil service numbers (BSN and RNI)

Every individual working and residing in The Netherlands need a civil service number (BSN). Individuals who work in The Netherlands but do not reside there need a non-residents registration number (RNI). Certain changes in the personal information of the individuals also need to be reported to the authorities. We can assist with the application for BSN and RNI for expatriates and their families, as well as with the reporting of mandatory changes.

Applications for the 30% ruling

Foreign employees who are assigned to The Netherlands may qualify for the so-called 30% facility. If such facility is granted, the company may provide 30% of the salary to the employee free of tax. But the 30% facility offers additional benefits, ranging from a near exemption from Dutch wealth tax, to tax-free reimbursement of international school-fees, a simplified exchange of driver’s licenses and more. We can assist both companies and individuals in meeting the requirements for this facility, already as of the recruitment stage, to ensure it will be granted at the soonest.

Applications for social security statements (A1 and Certificate of Coverage)

In case of temporary secondment of employees to another country, EU rules as well as bilateral totalisation treaties provide for the application of certain statements that indicate the country where such employees are insured for social security purposes. These statements are called A1 statements and Certificates of Coverage, respectively, and may cover the individuals involved, as well as their family members (spouse and children), depending on the circumstances.

If such statement is granted, social security typically continues to apply in the individual’s home country, normally for a maximum period of two years, but with a possible extension to five years. We can assist you with the application for these A1 statements and Certificates of Coverage, including (if possible) their extension beyond the two-year period.

Visa applications based on the Dutch-US friendship treaty

Self-employed US citizens may apply for a Dutch residence permit under the special Dutch-US friendship treaty. The treaty also allows them to sponsor the residence in The Netherlands of their spouse and  minor children. We can assist you throughout the application process for the individuals involved, as well as for their family members.

Notifications of posted workers (WagwEU)

Companies and certain self-employed persons who are temporarily seconded to The Netherlands from the European Economic Area (EEA)  and Switzerland are obliged to self-report according to the Employment Conditions for Posted Employees in the EU Act (WagwEU). Such notification must be made before the actual work commences. We can assist both companies and individuals throughout the reporting process.

Income tax returns

The annual Dutch income tax return for expatriates might be complicated given their specific Dutch tax status as a cross-border employee. Especially in the first year of their stay in The Netherlands, expatriates may well encounter difficulties in submitting their returns. We can assist expatriate employees in the gathering of all relevant data, and the subsequent filing of their tax forms. 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.

Tax return filing for populations from one, to an unlimited number of Dutch employees. Upon request we can also implement several additional requirements if necessary.

VAT returns

As an entrepreneur living or established in The Netherlands, you are obliged to file VAT returns (also known as turnover tax). We can assist in the filing of these returns, based on the applicable regulations and meeting the requirements of your individual situation.

Corporate income tax returns

As an entrepreneur living or established in The Netherlands, you are obliged to file corporate income tax returns. These could be income tax returns for self-employed professionals whose business is not in a legal form, corporate tax returns for businesses in a legal form, as well as dividend tax and wage tax and national insurance contributions (see also  payroll services). We can assist in the filing of these returns, based on the applicable regulations and meeting the requirements of your individual situation. 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.

Payroll services

Employees are the most important asset of any company. The proper processing of their payments therefore is essential for both the company and the employee. We provide companies with the opportunity to outsource their (expatriate) payroll to us in whole or in part. We can run the payroll for all employees, or alternatively take over the administrative duties for the more complicated cases, such as expatriates or board members. Together with our trusted network partners, we can set up the service within a very short timeframe, providing i.a. 24/7 online access and real-time wage tax return filing for populations from one, to an unlimited number of Dutch employees. Upon request we can also implement several additional requirements if necessary.