All face masks to be zero-rated
Written by: Willemijn Houter | 14 May 2020
The measure is being implemented with a view to the face mask obligation which from the first of June onwards is to apply to all users of public transport.
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Calculation of KIA allowance in joint venture context
Written by: Nico Koppel | 8 May 2020
The KIA (small-scale investment allowance) scheme is available in principle for use by businesses that invest in operating assets.
Latest tweaks to NOW scheme
Written by: Nico Koppel | 8 May 2020
The Minister for Social Affairs and Employment has ordered the NOW (Employment Bridging Emergency Fund) to be tweaked in certain places.
Corona bridge loan applications
Written by: Stan Evers | 28 April 2020
Application for these so-called COLs (corona bridge loans) has been open from 09.00 a.m. on 29 April.
Supplementary tax measures in connection with corona crisis
Written by: Nico Koppel | 25 April 2020
Junior Finance Minister has announced a total of six new tax measures to help curb the fallout of the corona crisis.
Report of advisory committee on taxation of multinationals
Written by: Stan Evers | 16 April 2020
The committee has stressed to what great extent a fair taxation system hinges on the stability and consistency of tax regulations.
Corona crisis measures added to, broadened
Written by: Nico Koppel | 9 April 2020
The Cabinet has opened out and beefed up the package of measures aimed at combating the current corona crisis by adding several new measures.
Adjustments to NOW scheme
Written by: Marcel Frazer | 8 April 2020
All applications will be governed by the amended scheme.
The NOW scheme
Written by: Marcel Frazer | 1 April 2020
The NOW scheme is aimed at helping out employers whose sales for the months of March to May nclusive have plummeted by 20 percent or more.
COVID-19 outbreak and various measures – Update March 17,2020
Written by: Stan Evers | 20 March 2020
Hardly a day goes by at present without new COVID‑19 related measures of an economic and fiscal nature being publicised.
COVID-19 outbreak triggers short-time working
Written by: Marcel Frazer | 16 March 2020
Businesses whose workload the COVID‑19 outbreak has reduced to the point where there is no longer enough work to keep the workforce occupied have the option of applying for short-time working
COVID-19 outbreak and various measures
Written by: Nico Koppel | 16 March 2020
Reduction of provisional income and/or corporation tax assessments for 2019 and 2020 and other emergency measures in connection with the COVID -19 outbreak.
Profit distribution owing to business owner’s growing indebtedness to company
Written by: Nico Koppel | 21 February 2020
A profit pay-out scenario moreover calls for the company either to have retained earnings or to have justified future profit expectations.
Liability for company director
Written by: Marcel Frazer | 20 February 2020
A company director essentially has liability for the payroll taxes that are due and payable by his or her company.
Effective date of compulsory use of eRecognition is pushed back
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 7 February 2020
eRecognition is being rendered compulsory for entrepreneurs who file their own payroll tax returns.
Corporation tax exemption for associations
Written by: Nico Koppel | 6 February 2020
Associations or foundations that carry on business operations will be liable for corporation tax. They can qualify for exemption.
Brexit: fiscal corollary
Written by: Nico Koppel | 31 January 2020
The Dutch Junior Finance Minister published decree has gone into detail on the fiscal corollary of the Brexit.
Inapplicability of “customary wage” scheme due to scope of duties
Written by: Nico Koppel | 24 January 2020
The “customary wage” scheme applies to any employee who is the holder of a substantial interest in the company that employs him or her involving a minimum applying to the wage level,
Dutch bank account
Written by: Willemijn Houter | 24 January 2020
When starting a business in the Netherlands you probably want to open a Dutch bank account. We tell you more about a quick way to do so!
Ongoing rotating use of company delivery van for private purposes
Written by: Marcel Frazer | 17 January 2020
The addition in the payroll tax sphere for the private use of an employer-provided motor vehicle applies to delivery vans as well as to passenger vehicles.
The “customary wage” scheme in 2020
Written by: Nico Koppel | 8 January 2020
The “customary wage” scheme applies to any employee who is the holder of a substantial interest in the company that employs him or her.
Deductible expenditure for entrepreneurs in 2020
Written by: Vincent Heemskerk | 6 January 2020
Find out more avout the deductible expenditure for entrepreneurs in 2020!
Upper House passes 2020 Tax Plan
Written by: Herman Ruijter | 19 December 2019
The Upper House of the Dutch Parliament has passed the legislative proposals of the Tax Plan.
Labour Market in Balance Act
Written by: Marcel Frazer | 12 December 2019
One of the Labour Market in Balance Act’s components concerns the differentiation depending on type of employment contract …
The non-solicitation clause
Written by: Nico Koppel | 9 December 2019
More often than not an employee’s infringement of a non-compete or non-solicitation clause will expose him or her to a hefty penalty.