Dutch 30% Ruling Support for Highly Skilled Migrants
Ensure compliance and financial advantage with Settly’s expert guidance on the 30% ruling in the Netherlands.
Relocating highly skilled migrants?
Help them benefit from the 30% ruling.
Navigating tax benefits in a new country can be complex, particularly for expats and their employers. Our 30% ruling service simplifies the process, helping HR and global mobility teams ensure their highly skilled migrants fully enjoy the tax benefit. We cover everything from assessing eligibility to submitting the application, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations and maximising the financial advantages available under the 30 percent ruling the Netherlands offers.
Assigned Tax Coordinator
A dedicated tax expert to manage the process from start to finish, ensuring your highly skilled migrant is fully supported.
Eligibility Assessment
Detailed evaluation of the employee's eligibility for the 30 ruling Netherlands offers, based on current criteria such as salary thresholds and prior residency.
Documentation Review
Comprehensive review of all necessary documents, including verification of compliance with the IND sponsor list requirements.
Application Submission
Complete handling of the application process with the Dutch tax authorities, ensuring the employee can benefit from the 30 percent ruling Netherlands provides.
How Our 30% Ruling Service Works
What We Do
The 30% ruling in The Netherlands offers a tax advantage designed for highly skilled migrants moving to the country. This service helps your expatriate employees reduce their taxable income by receiving up to 30% of their gross salary tax-free. We can ensure a smooth and compliant process, from eligibility assessment to application submission, so your employees can focus on their new roles.
How We Simplify the Process
Our dedicated tax coordinator begins by assessing your employees' eligibility for the Dutch 30 ruling, then guides them through the documentation process, ensuring all requirements, including those related to the IND sponsor list, are met. We manage the submission of the application on your behalf, working closely with the Dutch tax authorities to secure the 30 percent ruling.
Service Inclusions
This service includes a thorough eligibility assessment, meticulous documentation review, and full assistance with the registration and application submission process. Throughout, our tax experts provide continuous support and advice, ensuring the highest chance of a successful outcome under the 30 ruling Netherlands.
Ideal For
This service is ideal for HR and global mobility teams supporting highly skilled migrants moving to the Netherlands on an HSM visa. It ensures your employees can benefit from the 30 percent ruling, easing their financial transition and enhancing their overall relocation experience.
Your Outcome
By securing the Dutch 30 ruling, your employees will benefit from significant tax savings, reducing their taxable income and making their relocation more financially manageable. Settly’s expert guidance ensures compliance and maximises the financial advantages available under Dutch tax law.
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The 30% ruling allows employers to provide up to 30% of an employee’s gross salary as a tax-free reimbursement. This benefit can last up to five years, helping to offset relocation expenses and higher living costs. The employer applies on behalf of the employee, and if approved, it significantly reduces taxable income.
In 2024, the minimum salary required to qualify for the 30% ruling is €41,954 annually after applying the tax-free portion. For those under 30 with a master’s degree, the threshold is €31,891. Staying updated with these thresholds is crucial to maintaining eligibility for the ruling.
The application process for the 30% ruling is handled by the employer. They will submit the necessary documents to the Dutch tax authorities, detailing the employee’s salary and the nature of their recruitment. If approved, the tax benefits can be applied retroactively, ensuring no savings are missed.
Eligibility for the 30% ruling depends on factors such as being recruited from abroad for a role requiring specific expertise and meeting the annual minimum salary requirement. The employee must also have lived at least 150 km from the Dutch border for a significant period before employment. Meeting these criteria allows expats to benefit from the tax advantage.
Yes, employees can change employers and retain the 30% ruling. The new employer must apply for the ruling within three months of the previous job ending. The new role must also meet the eligibility criteria, ensuring a seamless continuation of the tax benefits.
The 30% ruling can be enjoyed for up to five years, though this period may be reduced if the employee has previously lived or worked in the Netherlands. The benefit starts from the first day of work and continues as long as eligibility is maintained.
To maintain the 30% ruling, employees must continue meeting the eligibility criteria, such as the minimum salary requirements and living in the Netherlands. The ruling is valid for up to five years, and changes in employment or personal circumstances should be monitored to ensure continued compliance.
A highly skilled migrant in the Netherlands is a professional recruited from outside the country to fill roles requiring specific expertise or advanced qualifications. These individuals are typically in high demand due to their specialised knowledge or skills, and they often qualify for benefits like the 30% ruling to facilitate their relocation.
The 30% ruling is a tax benefit in the Netherlands designed to attract highly skilled migrants from abroad. It allows eligible employees to receive 30% of their salary tax-free, helping to cover the extra costs of moving to and living in the Netherlands. This benefit makes the financial transition smoother for expats and offers significant savings.
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