Tax and accounting services for foreign companies and expats

VanOoijen Accountants and Tax Advisors offers tax and accounting services to (international) clients operating in the Netherlands. We provide statutory audits, account compilations, corporate tax returns, tax advice, and administrative support.

The majority of our clients are family-owned businesses across a wide variety of industries. We are licensed to conduct statutory audits, as we hold a permit from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). Currently, we conduct approximately 30 statutory audits and 15 voluntary audits.

Our partners have backgrounds with the Big Four and bring many years of experience. Together with 15 accountants and 5 tax specialists, the size of our office allows us to maintain all necessary tax and accounting expertise in-house, ensuring continuity in our services. In addition, our size enables short and direct communication lines.

International companies 

We serve a number of clients that are Dutch subsidiaries of global multinational companies. These subsidiaries often seek a local audit firm with short communication lines, in-depth local knowledge, and the ability to act as a liaison with the local tax authorities. They require their annual reporting package for consolidation - or, in some cases, just their statutory accounts - to be audited by a local firm.

Such subsidiaries are often too small for the Big Four, and therefore may not receive the level of attention they desire from larger audit firms. At VanOoijen Accountancy & Tax Advisory, you benefit from the expertise you would expect from a Big Four firm, combined with the personalized attention and responsiveness of a local firm.

Expats and income tax returns

If you immigrate to or emigrate from the Netherlands, you may be required to submit a so-called M-form (migration form) income tax return. In many cases, the Dutch tax authorities (Belastingdienst) will notify you of this obligation by letter, which is usually followed by an extensive and complex paper booklet. However, it also occurs that no notification is sent, while the obligation to file still exists. This may result in missed tax refunds of thousands of euros or unfulfilled tax obligations.

In general, the Dutch tax year follows the calendar year, running from 1 January through 31 December. Each year, in early February, the Dutch tax authorities usually send invitations to file the income tax return. Even if you do not receive an invitation, you may still be required to submit a tax return, as the responsibility to file ultimately rests with you. The general filing deadline is 1 May. If your return is filed before 1 April, you can typically expect to receive the tax assessment before 1 July.

VanOoijen Tax Advisors has extensive experience in advising both individuals and companies in international situations. Through our affiliation with an international partnership, we are able to consult with tax advisors in other countries when required. This enables us to make optimal use of international tax opportunities, ensure that no tax refunds are missed, and verify that taxes and social security contributions are paid in the correct countries, in accordance with applicable international tax treaties.

For the preparation and filing of a migration tax return (M-form), we charge a starting rate of €500 (excluding VAT).

The 30% tax ruling in the Netherlands

The 30% ruling is a special tax facility in the Netherlands for expatriates who temporarily work in the Netherlands. The ruling is intended to compensate for the additional costs associated with relocating to and living in the Netherlands (so-called extraterritorial costs).

If certain conditions are met, an employer may reimburse up to 30% of an employee’s gross salary tax-free. This can significantly reduce the tax burden and makes working in the Netherlands more financially attractive for foreign employees.

Would you like advice on whether you qualify for the 30% ruling or assistance with other tax-related matters? You can schedule a tax advisory meeting at our office with two of our tax specialists.

For a tax advisory meeting, we charge a starting rate of €330 (excluding VAT).