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Minimum Wage in the Netherlands

A minimum wage represents the lowest salary an employee is legally paid by the employer. The minimum wage in the Netherlands for 2016 depends on the age of the worker. The minimum wage in the Netherlands is ruled by the local legislation. The gross minimum wage rates are mentioned in the Minimum Wage and Minimum Holiday Allowance Act.…

Property Tax in the Netherlands

Businessmen from foreign countries, as well as foreign natural persons, are allowed to purchase properties in the Netherlands, which can be used for personal or business purposes. When engaging in such an investment, it is important to know what the applicable property taxes are in the Netherlands regarding this matter. Our Dutch accountants specialize in advising our…

Germany – Netherlands Double Tax Treaty

German businessmen interested in establishing a business presence in Netherlands can benefit from the stipulations of the treaty for the avoidance of double taxation signed between the Netherlands and Germany. The double taxation agreement (DTA) was first signed in 1956, but the representatives of the two states signed a new updated version in April 2012. The new agreement was established…

Taxes for Changing Your Business Structure in the Netherland

The Dutch legislation prescribes that legal entities registered here can be changed into other business structures, if the company may need such a modification. This drastic change in the way the business is carried out is recommended when the current legal entity does not satisfy the operations’ needs of the company or if the investor…

Dutch Double Tax Treaties

Double tax treaties in the Netherlands The Netherlands has signed a large number of double tax treaties. These bilateral agreements are meant to provide tax relief and avoid the double taxation of income for individuals who derive income both from a Dutch source and from another country. More than 95 Dutch double tax treaties allow for the avoidance…

UAE – Netherlands Double Tax Treaty

Convention for the avoidance of double taxation The Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Convention for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion. This treaty covers taxes on income levied on individuals and companies in the Netherlands and the UAE. The two Governments have signed this Convention…

Top 10 Taxation Regulations in the Netherlands

1. The corporate tax The corporate income tax in the Netherlands is 20% on the first 200,000 EUR and 25% on taxable profits exceeding this amount. 2. The personal income tax Personal income tax applies on worldwide income for Dutch residents and only on Dutch-source income for non-residents. There are three types of…

Taxation of Foreign Investors in the Netherlands

Competitive taxation in the Netherlands The Netherlands has a very attractive taxation regime for foreign investments. The country imposes a differential corporate tax for companies and the government offers various incentive programs for new companies. The consultants at our Dutch accounting firm can give you detailed information about the fiscal climate for foreign companies and…

US-Netherlands Double Tax Treaty

The general scope of the treaty A double tax avoidance treaty was signed between the United States of America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands on December 18, 1992. The new treaty replaced the 1948 income tax convention between the two states which was last amended in 1965. The scope of the double…

UK-Netherlands Double Taxation Treaty

The Netherlands has singed many double tax conventions over the years, and one of the most important is the one with the United Kingdom. The agreement ensures an effective cooperation in term of taxation between the two countries and has helped both Dutch citizen and companies, as well as UK citizens and companies with…