Expatriate and Immigration Services
Payroll Works provides expatriate and immigration services to a diverse portfolio of international and Dutch clients, ranging from small medium enterprises to multinationals. These services are coordinated by our Expat Desk and our success is based on the combination of high levels of service and a transparent, highly competitive fee structure.
The 30% ruling
The 30% ruling is the most significant expat tax benefit in The Netherlands and is granted to foreign employees coming to live and work in The Netherlands who meet a number of application criteria. Once granted, the 30% ruling allows employers to pay the employee 30% of their salary as a tax-free allowance in lieu of any extra territorial costs incurred by the employee as a result of taking up this international assignment outside their home country.
Our Expat Desk assists employers and employees by applying for the 30% ruling on their behalf. At the start of the application process you will be assigned a dedicated advisor who will coordinate your application from start to finish and communicate on your behalf with the Dutch tax authorities.
Our 30% ruling services include:
- Explanation of the 30% ruling application criteria;
- Initial screening to determine whether the employee’s situation meets the ruling criteria;
- Provision of proforma payroll calculations with and without the 30% ruling as required;
- Submission of a proforma application to the Dutch tax authorities as required;
- Provision of document templates and advice on completion of same;
- Collation of the application documents and submission of the completed application to the Dutch tax authorities;
- Confirmation of the Dutch tax authorities decision once received;
- Provision of the official tax ruling to the employer and employee once received;
- Advice on how to implement the ruling in your payroll administration.
Knowledge migrant visa
Payroll Works has been approved by the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Services (IND) for the accelerated knowledge migrant application procedure. Our Expat Desk assists employers and employees by applying for a knowledge migrant visa on the employee’s behalf and for extensions of same as required. Through our umbrella services, Payroll Works can also act as an employer for highly skilled migrants who have secured an employment offer in The Netherlands.
At the start of the application process you will be assigned a dedicated advisor who will coordinate your application from start to finish and communicate on your behalf with the IND. Payroll Works also provides advice on registration in the municipality system and an integrated approach to assist knowledge migrants apply for the 30% ruling.
Our visa services include:
- Explanation of the knowledge migrant application criteria;
- Initial screening to determine whether the employee’s situation meets the visa criteria;
- Provision of proforma payroll calculations with and without the 30% ruling as required;
- Submission of a request for advice to the IND preceding the actual application for a residence permit (mvv) as a knowledge migrant;
- Provision of visa documents and advice on completion of same;
- Submission of the application for an mvv;
- Collation of the application documents and submission of the actual application to the IND for a residence permit as a knowledge migrant;
- Confirmation of the IND decision once received;
- Provision of the official visa confirmation to the employer and employee once received;
- Advice on how to implement the 30% ruling in your payroll administration as required;
- Submission of an application to extend the residence permit as required.
About Payroll Works
Payroll Works is the fastest growing payroll provider in The Netherlands, offering payroll solutions to companies based within and outside The Netherlands. We are a unique combination of experienced and qualified payroll specialists, innovative ICT and bilingual customer service. For further information on our expatriate and immigration services, please contact our Expat Desk at +31 20 716 3384 (option 3) or by email via expatdesk@payrollworks.nl