Setting up a new business in the Netherlands or restructuring your existing business in the Netherlands

Do you want to start up a business in the Netherlands? Do you need to establish a Dutch corporation or a branch, representative office? Who takes care of tax registration and tax compliance? Can your company qualify for special tax benefits or incentives?  Can you obtain an advance tax ruling? 

The Netherlands is a gateway for Europe. Many foreign companies are represented in the Netherlands either through local businesses or representative offices or through more tax motivated structures. We advise foreign companies which intend to start up a new business in the Netherlands, make a Dutch acquisition, or reorganize their existing Dutch or European business.

We also offer a full tax compliance package, which includes

1. tax registration   
2. preparation and filing annual corporate income tax return
3. preparation and filing VAT returns and Interstat reports
4. payroll services

International tax planning

How to prevent double taxation when you invest into Europe? Is it worthwhile to incorporate an Dutch intermediate holding, royalty or finance company? Is an advance tax ruling required? How can you reduce your effective (Dutch) tax rate?   

Just a few examples of questions arising when you do business in or through the Netherlands. Taxes may constitute a significant expense which can be a deal maker or a deal breaker. When establishing a business in the Netherlands or when you get involved in cross border transactions you will need guidance to optimize your tax structure.

We have the knowledge and expertise to assist you with adequate tax planning. We aim to get involved at the earliest possible stage so we can help you to determine an optimal tax strategy and assist you with the actual implementation. 

Mergers & acquisitions

Should you buy shares or assets? Is a fiscal due diligence required ? Is the interest on the acquisition loan tax deductible or not?  What happens with accumulated tax losses? What kind of warranties and guarantees do you need?

Just a few examples of questions arising when you get involved in a merger or takeover. We have broad expertise in the field of mergers & acquisitions and we can assist you with clarifying your tax position as buyer or seller, perform a due diligence and support the contract negotiations. 

Financial instruments and derivatives

Can you save taxes by using alternative financial instruments? Are you aware of the Dutch tax consequences of using options or swaps? Do you need assistance with the preparation of a prospectus? Is a legal opinion or second opinion on the Dutch tax consequences required?  

You may achieve tax benefits by using alternative financial instruments and derivatives. We have broad experience with financial products and structured finance and can advise you on the tax implications. We can also provide a legal opinion or second opinion if required.

International labor and cross border assignments

Do you have a withholding obligation for employees who are temporarily assigned to the Netherlands ? You assign employees to the Netherlands and you need somebody to start up and maintain a payroll for you? Do you require ongoing monitoring of compensation packages of your Dutch employees? You worry about the Dutch tax consequences of an option plan, bonus arrangement or pension scheme ? What happens if there is a change of law affecting the employer's obligation to withholding wage tax and social insurance premiums? Your Dutch client refuses to pay the contract sum to you in lieu of potential chain liability?

We are specialists in the area of international labor and cross border assignments. We can advise you on all matters pertaining to the levy of wage tax and social insurance premiums in relation to cross border assignments. We can also advise you on matters pertaining to a Dutch payroll and start up and maintain a Dutch payroll on your behalf.

We offer a full payroll compliance package, which includes

• registration as withholding agent for wage taxes and social insurance premiums
• preparing monthly salary slips
• preparation and filing of wage tax returns
• instructions for settlement tax payment obligations
• ongoing monitoring compensation package      

Expatriate services

Do you qualify for the 30% regulation? What is the impact of participating in a stock option plan or pension scheme? What happens if I decide to buy a house in the Netherlands? Who handles my tax registration and files my annual income tax return?  

To encourage foreign investment certain foreign employees (special skills or experience are required) are eligible for a special tax incentive, known as 'the 30%-allowance regulation'.  Under this regulation, effectively only 70% of income from employment is subject to Dutch taxation, while the remaining 30% can be paid as a tax-free allowance. 

We can take care of the procedure to apply for the 30%-regulation, assist you with the application for work and residence permit, handle your tax registration and file your annual personal income tax return. 

We offer a fixed fee arrangment for the preparation and filing of your, and your wife's/husband's, annual personal income tax return (as from € 250, plus VAT).      

Tax training and tax courses

In 2001 TAXci incorporated Tax Training International BV (TAXti). This company specializes in providing in-house tax training and open tax courses. The training programs of TAXti focus on industry lines.

By combining our practical knowledge and experience with the academic background of our profession, the training programs have a direct added value for your day-to-day business.

As from 2012 TAXti will offer a range of open tax courses in Amsterdam and Rotterdam which can be attended upon application. For more information we refer to the website of TAXti.  

If you are interested in our services, please feel free to contact us at our office, via e-mail or by telephone at + (31) 10 20 10 466 (Rotterdam) or + (31) 20 570 94 40 (Amsterdam).