The World Income Statement (Wereldinkomen) is a document in which income earned both inside and outside the Netherlands is reported. It is related to any subsidy you have applied for with the Tax and Customs Administration (Toeslagen). 1. When do you receive this document? This form is only received from the Tax and Customs…
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1. What is the health insurance subsidy in the Netherlands? The health insurance subsidy, known as “zorgtoeslag” in the Netherlands, is financial aid provided by the government to help cover the costs of health insurance. This subsidy is intended for individuals with low or moderate incomes to assist them in meeting their healthcare insurance expenses.…
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The Dutch government provides various types of allowances for residents and non-residents in the Netherlands. The benefit system is designed to support people with low incomes by helping them cover basic costs such as rent, health insurance, day care, unemployment, maternity pay, etc. The 2024 allowances are explained below: Individuals Families Self-employed Individuals INDIVIDUALS 1.…
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1. What is the income tax declaration? It is the tax paid on income earned during a fiscal year, which starts on January 1st and ends on December 31st; whether it is income from employment, business, various sources, etc. 2. Am I obligated to file the income tax declaration in the Netherlands? If you…
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We have listed them below, per category: 1. Individuals a) Personal details Your citizen service number (burgerservicenummer, bsn), if applicable, those of your partner and children. Your bank account details (IBAN, preferably a Dutch bank account). Your telephone number. Your home address details. b) Income (worldwide) Your annual payslip (jaaropgaaf 2023). Your annual income…
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A) Before Registering as a Self-Employed Person 1.Check if you are an entrepreneur You want to register, but is it really necessary? See the 3 criteria and the 4 control questions to verify this. 1.1. Criteria of a business a. You provide services and/or products. b. You charge more for this than the cost price:…
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What does the 30% ruling entail? The 30% rule is a tax scheme that allows, under strict conditions, up to 30% of the salary to be tax-free for employees hired from abroad. These employees typically face additional costs known as extraterritorial costs. 1. Requirements to benefit from the 30% ruling: You are a salaried employee.…
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See which parts of your business costs you can deduct for each type of cost. Type of Costs What part of the costs is deductible? Explanation Home office space 0%, except for exceptions. Use our tool Use our tool to determine if the costs of your home workspace are deductible. Business gifts in the form…
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1. About the Invitation Tax authorities (Belastingdienst) estimate in advance, based on your income from two years ago, i.e., the year 2022, how much income tax you will have to pay in the year 2024. That’s why they send you a provisional assessment for 2024 in January 2024. This is a mandatory invitation. The advantage…
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Advantages of Being Self-Employed in the Netherlands Freedom and Flexibility: Being self-employed gives you the freedom to set your own schedule and decide how to manage your business. Control Over Your Work: As a self-employed individual, you have full control over your business decisions and how you want to develop your professional activities. Income Potential:…
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