Tax Advisor

Many expats manage their first Dutch tax return without help, especially when their income and circumstances are straightforward. A tax advisor becomes more useful once things get more complex, for example when you have foreign income, own property abroad, or move to or from the Netherlands partway through the year. Our advisors first look at your income sources, your residency status and the arrangements already in place, such as the 30% ruling. From there, we explain what applies to you and what does not. This helps you avoid mistakes that are difficult to correct later, and gives you a clearer sense of what to expect from the Dutch tax system going forward.

The 30% ruling allows eligible employees relocating to the Netherlands to receive up to 30 percent of their salary tax free, to cover the additional costs of working abroad. It is not automatic. It depends on conditions such as your salary level, your distance from the Dutch border before relocating, and specific expertise requirements. The ruling also affects how foreign assets and income are treated, since it can shift how a person is taxed on savings and investments held abroad. We assess whether you qualify, handle the application together with your employer where needed, and review the arrangement periodically, since eligibility and its value can change as your circumstances develop over time.

Dutch tax law includes legitimate ways to structure income, assets and business decisions more efficiently, for example through the timing of a dividend payment or the way a BV is financed. Whether these options apply depends entirely on your personal and business circumstances, so we look at your position in detail before suggesting anything. We also weigh the conditions and risks attached to each option, along with the longer-term effect, not only the current tax year. We cannot promise a lower tax bill, since outcomes depend on rules that apply to your specific case. What we do offer is a thorough review of the opportunities available, so that any decision is based on a clear understanding rather than a general assumption.

As a director and shareholder, your tax position is shaped by decisions that go beyond the company itself, including how you pay yourself, how profit is distributed, and how the BV is financed. The balance between salary and dividend affects both corporate and personal income tax, and getting it wrong can be costly to correct later. There are also specific rules for director's salary minimums that apply in most cases. We review your structure together with you, explain the tax implications of the choices available, and flag where the current setup may no longer fit as the business grows or your personal circumstances change. The aim is a structure you understand and can explain yourself if needed.