Tax interest in the event of delays in processing VAT refunds
Have you applied for a VAT refund and is the processing taking a long time? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for tax interest.
Phased introduction of the right of access to tax records
In a letter to the House of Representatives, the State Secretary for Finance has outlined the current situation regarding the introduction of the right of access to tax records. This right of access will be introduced in phases.
From 31 December 2026: employment contracts with an hourly rate below €38
The legal presumption of an employment contract for an hourly rate below €38 will come into force on 31 December 2026. What does this mean for you as a client or company?
Solvit helps with cross-border issues within the EU
Are you, as a citizen or business, facing problems because a government agency in another EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway is not complying with EU law? If so, you can try to resolve this through Solvit.
New account number for the Tax Authority effective May 1
As of May 1, 2026, the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration and the Benefits Service will switch from ING to Rabobank. This means that the account numbers will also change.
Statutory minimum hourly wage as of July 1, 2026: €14.99
The Dutch statutory minimum hourly wage will be indexed again as of July 1, 2026, and will therefore increase to €14.99.
Base fine of €10,000 for cash payments of €3,000 or more
Starting January 1, 2026, Dutch merchants may no longer make or accept cash payments of €3,000 or more. The base amount of the fine for violating this prohibition is a fixed amount of €10,000.