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In this article we will dive into a couple of topics that you need to specifically take note of when you take long your family under DAFT to the Netherlands.

Applying for the DAFT visa is one thing. Extending the DAFT visa after 2 years is a totally different process. In this article we will dive into the specifics.

American business owners or investors can emigrate to the Netherlands on the basis of the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (“DAFT”). Under this agreement, American business owners or investors can start a business in the Netherlands. This permit (also known as DAFT Netherlands visa) is valid for two years and the holder can apply for permanent residence after five years. In this article we will explain some practical tips when obtaining this visa.

Are you looking to relocate to Europe from the USA? There is no European country where an American can get a work and resident visa easier than in the Netherlands. The main requirement is: you need to become self employed. In this article we explain more.

Lots of Americans move to the Netherlands to live and work here, and some of them end up setting up their own business. For example as a freelancer. It’s also possible for Americans to start working in regular employment in the Netherlands.

Complete guide to the Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) visa. Learn requirements, costs, timeline, and how to apply in 2026.

If you want to freelance in the Netherlands, you need to choose what structure you want to use for that. The Netherlands has one or two basic company forms to choose and work from: the ZZP and the BV (which allows for the 30% ruling). In addition to this, there is also the option of using an umbrella company (or “Employer of Record” or Payroll Company). In this article we will explain the basic differences between the three approaches.

The Dutch 30% ruling changes to 27% in 2027. Discover the new salary requirements, transitional rules, and who can keep the full 30% tax benefit.

Starting a company in the Netherlands? Compare BV and sole trader costs, taxes and liability. Learn how to register your Dutch business in 2026.

EU Blue Card Netherlands 2026: salary requirements, eligibility, application steps, IND fees and processing times. Get expert assistance from Cardon & Company.

Businesses worldwide usually take the form of a Limited Liability Company. Most countries have their own version and in the Netherlands it is called a “Besloten Vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid”, or BV in short. Setting up a BV in the Netherlands is not as easy as, for example, setting up an LLC in the United States. But we have you covered here : in this article we explain how it works.

Considering life as an American expat in the Netherlands? Discover living costs, work visa options and how Americans can move to the Netherlands.

Immigration to the Netherlands from the US? Compare 7 Dutch visa and residence permit routes, including DAFT, skilled employment, partners and study.

In this article we give an in-depth explanation about the Dutch tax situation involved with setting up a Dutch business under the Dutch American Friendship Treaty ("DAFT").

The DAFT visa is an interesting option for Americans with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to relocate to the Netherlands. While they are at it, applicants would be wise to look into the tax breaks available.

Learn how Dutch healthcare works for Americans moving under DAFT. Understand health insurance, 2026 costs, deductibles, doctors and family coverage.

In this article we explain the tax rules that Americans will experience, when they migrate to the Netherlands under the Dutch American Friendship Treaty visa.

Many Israelis are coming to the Netherlands to reside and work there. The business climate is friendly, internationally orientated and the capital of Amsterdam has a vibrant jewish culture. As an Israeli business owner or freelancer moving to the Netherlands, there are 2 main things to look at : the visa situation for yourself and your family, and the company type to set up in the Netherlands for your business. In this article we will zoom into both. 

If you want to work self-employed in the Netherlands without an EU passport, your options are rather limited. The most accessible visa options out there are for regular employment. But there are still some options open to you. In this article we explain 7 ways for you to work self employed in the Netherlands as a non-EU business owner.

In this article we will explain how to get a 30% ruling in the Netherlands as a self-employed person, a freelancer or a contractor. If there’s only one thing to remember about this article, remember this: you need to be hired from abroad, in order to qualify for the 30% ruling. Getting this right is all about sequence. That’s why we will explain the whole process as an 8 step timeline, so you can visualize what you need to do.

Freelancing also means going into business, and that means making some business choices. In this article we will zoom into the difference between either the ZZP/Eenmanszaak or the BV + 30% ruling setup.

When you have decided to move to the Netherlands using the DAFT visa, you will notice there may be a major tax break available for you : the 30% ruling. It is possible to get a DAFT visa and a 30% ruling in your own business.

Freelancing in the Netherlands can be attractive, but the wrong company form, visa route, tax setup or sequence can cost you money and options. Here are 5 mistakes to avoid.

Applying for the Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) visa? Discover 5 costly mistakes Americans make—and how to avoid them when moving to the Netherlands.

Sometimes a couple consists of two freelancing individuals, and in those cases it may be worthwhile to work together from the same Dutch freelancing entity. In this article we will be diving into that particular situation.

So you have decided to come to the Netherlands and work from your own company. If you’re lucky, you have been able to obtain a very beneficial 30% ruling along the way. Now you have everything in place, your mind starts to wander off: how much exactly will you be earning when you are here ? At the end of the day you want to know how many groceries you can buy each month. So in this article we will be painting you a (very) simplified picture of what that looks like.

The Netherlands has two partner visa options for non-EU citzens: the Dutch partner visa (if the other partner has a Dutch passport) and the Verification Against EU law procedure (if the other partner has an EU passport). Two very different procedures.

If you found a BV in the Netherlands, you will become both its shareholder and its director. Dutch law states that DGAs need to pay themselves a minimum salary for their work as directors. In addition to this, employer’s taxes are levied over the salary to cover for incapacitation and unemployment insurances. In this article we explain shortly what’s going on here.

In this article we give an in-depth explanation about the Dutch VAT system and what you should watch out for. We will give examples about the VAT rate applicable, and how to obtain a VAT number if one is not automatically granted to you.

When setting up a company in the Netherlands, you will be asked the question : do you wish to set up a regular BV, a holding BV or a holding BV structure? It is useful to get the vernacular straight first. The BV is the Dutch version of the American and British Limited Liability Company. A holding is a BV just as well, with some additional sidenotes (see below). A holding BV structure is a combination of a holding BV as a parent company, holding the shares of a regular BV company.

If you find yourself in a situation where your current HSM employment or the subsequent grace period ends, and you do not have a new HSM employment lined up, your visa situation could be salvaged by entering into a so-called HSM payroll construction at an Employer of Record (EOR) or “umbrella company”. In this setup you would enter into the employment of the payroll company, where you are a salaried employee under the HSM visa. In this article we explain how this works.

If you start your work in the Netherlands as a self employed person, you basically have two choices of company forms: the BV or the ZZP (or "eenmanszaak"). In this article we will explain the basic differences between these two company forms.

In this article we provide a step-by-step guide for expanding your business to the Netherlands. We touch briefly on topics such as business registration, taxes and employment.

Once you have set up your BV, you can start doing business in the Netherlands. But a BV also entails certain responsibilities in terms of tax and accounting. As a non-Dutch speaker you will almost certainly hire an accountant to do this work for you. But in the end these are your obligations so you need to know what’s going on. In this article we will briefly touch on all aspects in a chronological sequence.

Nowadays it’s quite easy to register a company in the Netherlands as a foreigner. Subsequently getting a business account at a Dutch bank? Not so easy at all. In this article we will explain some of our findings after helping out hundreds of clients with registering their companies in the Netherlands.

Taxes are always a burden. But in business, tax laws can also provide significant benefits. It is therefore important to know what rules apply, and where the pitfalls or benefits are before you commit yourself to setting up a business. In this article we will explain what’s going on.

If you want to register a new company in the Netherlands, you cannot actually do this at the Company Register. In this article we will explain why this is, and what the role of the Netherlands Company Register is.

Starting your business in the Netherlands is one thing, but expanding it to new levels is quite another. Expansion sometimes involves taking a new shareholder on board, like an investor, a business partner or an important employee. If you do this after you set up your company (as opposed to doing it directly at the beginning) you’re going to need to transfer shares in your company. How this process works, we explain in this article.

The holidays are here and most people either want to take up free time or send their employees on a well earned break. But, some people don’t want to take up their holidays and work as much as possible. They intend to cash these in for payments later on. On the other hand, some employers want their employees to continue working during a busy season. How does this work?

If you start a BV in the Netherlands, sooner or later you will be confronted with dividend tax. Already have? Great! That means business is going well! Not yet encountered? Read on: sooner or later you will. In this blog we will explain.

Registering a trademark can be a very good idea. To many starting entrepreneurs, a trademark sounds like something reserved only to the big boys. It is not. In this article we will explain how this legal tool can be used to your advantage.