High-earning professionals need more than a basic freelancer setup. We help you structure BV/Holding companies, manage visa applications, and optimize your tax position across the Netherlands and the Nordics.
Above €75,000 annual billing, operating as a sole trader often means overpaying on taxes and facing higher liability.
Simple to start, but heavily taxed at higher income brackets.
The professional standard for contractors billing €75k+.
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Book Free ConsultationThe classic contractor structure. Operating BV bills clients; Holding BV accumulates profits. Add the 30% ruling if you qualify.
For consultants billing Nordic clients. Higher social contributions but strong benefits and stability.
Swedish Aktiebolag for Stockholm's tech scene. "Expert Tax" scheme available for qualifying high earners.
US Citizens: The fastest entry to the Netherlands. Requires only €4,500 capital investment. You can set up your BV and sponsor your own residency.
Sponsor yourself through your own BV as key personnel. Requires a recognized sponsor status and meeting specific salary thresholds.
For consultants with existing client contracts. Available in NL (points system), Norway (skilled worker), and Sweden.
No visa needed. Your main focus is strictly on structure optimization, tax residency rules, and salary splits.
Complete immigration support from strategy to approval. DAFT, HSM, and Self-Employed permits.
BV, AS, or AB formation with optimal holding structure. Includes notary and chamber of commerce registration.
We assist with KYC requirements to speed up account opening with major European banks.
VAT registration, tax IDs, and 30% ruling applications. Advice on salary vs dividend splits.
Professional business addresses that meet legal requirements for registration and visa applications.
Bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll (including DGA salary), and annual accounts.
Recruited from abroad, specific expertise, salary threshold (€46,107 or €35,048 under 30), lived 150km+ from NL border.
You employ yourself through your BV. The employment contract triggers the 30% ruling application.
Joint application by employer (your BV) and employee (you). Submit within 4 months of starting work.
30% of salary paid tax-free for up to 5 years. This can save €12k-15k annually.
As a Director-Major Shareholder (DGA) in the Netherlands, you are required to pay yourself a "customary salary."
| Situation | Minimum Salary (2026) | Implication |
|---|---|---|
| Standard DGA | €58,000 | Taxed at Box 1 rates (progressive) |
| With 30% Ruling | €46,107 (taxable basis) | Gross salary must be ~€66k to fully utilize |
| Startup Phase | Minimum Wage | Allowed for first 3 years (requires evidence) |
For EEA citizens or those with existing residence.
Structure + residence permit + tax optimization.
Monthly bookkeeping, payroll & filings.
*Prices are estimates and exclude third-party fees (notary, government fees).
Generally above €75,000 annual billing. Below that, the administrative costs and DGA salary requirements often outweigh the tax benefits.
Yes. DGA positions qualify if you meet the criteria: recruited from abroad, salary threshold, and 150km distance requirement.
A holding structure offers liability protection, tax-efficient dividend extraction, and flexibility for future exits. For most contractors billing €100k+, it is highly recommended.
BV incorporation takes 1-2 weeks. Residence permits vary: DAFT (US) takes 2-3 months, HSM takes 4-6 months.
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