July 2017

Ukrainians exempted from short-stay visa requirement

2017-07-06T09:45:03+02:006 July 2017|General|

As of June 11, 2017, Ukrainians no longer need a visa to travel to the EU member States as well as Schengen associated countries if they hold a biometric passport. They are allowed to visit this area for a maximum period of 90 days within a 180-day period. Visits longer [...]

May 2017

VAT reclaim on bad debts

2017-05-29T08:06:27+02:0029 May 2017|General|

Since January 2017 businesses are able to claim back VAT on bad debts via their periodical VAT return. This is allowed not only when the claims have actually been proven to be uncollectible but also when the debtor has not paid the debt a year after it has become due, [...]

No new permit required for starting your own business

2017-05-01T11:17:11+02:001 May 2017|General|

From 1 April 2017, Blue Card holders, as well as knowledge migrants, scientists and students in possession of a valid license, have the opportunity to start their own business in the Netherlands next to their job or study. This does not require a new residence document. These persons are, however, [...]

April 2017

Qualifying Master Degree – 30% ruling

2017-04-11T06:45:07+02:0011 April 2017|General|

Employees wanting to qualify for the 30% ruling based on the lower salary criterion of more than EUR 28.125 per annum (2017), must be younger than 30 years and need to have a qualifying Master Degree. The Dutch Tax Authorities use a list -evaluated by NUFFIC- with qualifying and non-qualifying [...]

March 2017

Mortgage deduction in the Netherlands for property abroad

2017-03-21T08:20:10+01:0021 March 2017|General|

A resident of Spain earning 60% of his income in The Netherlands and 40% in Switzerland can deduct mortgage interest for his Spanish dwelling from his Dutch taxable income. This was recently decided by the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The taxpayer cannot deduct all Spanish interest in the Netherlands, [...]

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