Are you looking for a tax advisor in Almere who can assist you in English? Libertas Fiscalisten provides independent Dutch tax advice to expats, private individuals, entrepreneurs and business owners in Almere and throughout the Netherlands.

We advise on a broad range of Dutch tax matters. This includes income tax, Box 2 and Box 3, Dutch companies and holding structures, salary and dividend, property, gifts and inheritance, disputes with the Dutch Tax Administration and international tax matters.

You do not need to have an international tax issue to contact us. Expats and other English-speaking clients can also contact Libertas Fiscalisten for tax matters that are entirely domestic to the Netherlands.​ Where your situation does involve another country, we assess the Dutch tax consequences in conjunction with the relevant international tax rules and, where applicable, tax treaties.
 

Dutch tax advice in English
Understanding the Dutch tax system can be difficult when you are unfamiliar with Dutch tax law or simply prefer to discuss your tax position in English.

Dutch taxation also extends far beyond preparing an annual income tax return. Decisions concerning investments, property, a company, dividend distributions or the transfer of wealth can have significant tax consequences.

Libertas Fiscalisten provides tax advice in English and can assess your position before important financial or business decisions are made.

Depending on your circumstances, we can advise on Dutch income tax, Box 2, Box 3, corporate income tax, property taxation, director-shareholder matters, gifts and inheritances and disputes with the Dutch Tax Administration.
 

Tax advice for expats in Almere

Almere is home to a substantial international community. Expats living in Almere may encounter the Dutch tax system shortly after arriving in the Netherlands, but their questions are not necessarily limited to international taxation.

You may need advice about your Dutch income tax position, investments, the purchase of property, setting up a business, incorporating a Dutch BV or the taxation of income from your own company.

If you continue to receive income from abroad or retain foreign property, investments or business interests, international tax rules may also become relevant. Libertas Fiscalisten can assess both your Dutch domestic tax position and, where necessary, the international aspects of your situation.

Dutch income tax

Individuals living or earning income in the Netherlands may be subject to Dutch income tax.

The Dutch income tax system distinguishes between different categories of income and assets. Employment and certain other forms of income are generally taxed in Box 1. Income from a substantial shareholding is generally taxed in Box 2, while savings and investments may fall within Box 3.

Determining the correct tax treatment can become more complicated when you own a company, hold substantial investments, own property or receive income from several sources. We can assess your position and explain how the relevant Dutch tax rules apply to your circumstances.

Box 3 and investments

Box 3 is particularly relevant for private individuals with savings, investments and other assets.

The Dutch taxation of savings and investments has undergone substantial changes. The applicable rules and the individual circumstances therefore require careful consideration.

For expats and other international clients, the position can become more complex when assets are located outside the Netherlands.

Libertas Fiscalisten can advise on the Dutch tax treatment of investments and other assets and, where relevant, assess how foreign assets should be taken into account.
 

Tax advice on property

Property can raise important tax questions for both private individuals and entrepreneurs.

You may be considering purchasing an investment property, already own Dutch real estate or be deciding whether property should be held privately or through a company.

The tax treatment can depend on the use of the property, the activities undertaken in relation to it, the financing and the legal structure through which it is held.

Where foreign property is involved, international tax rules and tax treaties may also become relevant.

We can assess the Dutch tax consequences of property ownership and transactions and consider the property as part of your wider tax position.

Entrepreneurs and Dutch companies

Libertas Fiscalisten also advises English-speaking entrepreneurs and shareholders in Almere and elsewhere in the Netherlands.

This may include questions about starting a business, choosing between a sole proprietorship and a Dutch BV, establishing a holding structure, corporate income tax or transferring profits from a company to its shareholder.

For directors and substantial shareholders, specific Dutch tax rules can apply to salary and dividend distributions.

A business structure should therefore not be considered solely from the perspective of the company. The tax consequences for the entrepreneur or shareholder personally should also be taken into account.

Salary and dividends for directors and shareholders

If you work for a Dutch company in which you hold a substantial interest, the Dutch customary salary rules may apply.

These rules can restrict the extent to which a director-shareholder can determine their own salary. At the same time, profits remaining after corporate income tax may, subject to the relevant requirements, be available for distribution as dividends.

Salary and dividends are taxed differently. Determining an appropriate balance therefore requires consideration of both the company's tax position and the taxation of the shareholder.

Libertas Fiscalisten can review your salary position and calculate the tax consequences of different methods of transferring profits from your company to you personally.

Gifts, inheritance and private wealth

Tax advice can also be relevant when transferring wealth to family members or planning an estate.

Dutch gift tax and inheritance tax can apply depending on the circumstances of the donor or deceased and the relationship with the recipient.

International situations may require additional analysis, particularly where family members, assets or estates are located in different countries.

We advise private individuals on the Dutch tax aspects of gifts, inheritances and related wealth planning.

Disputes with the Dutch Tax Administration

Tax advice is not limited to planning future transactions.

You may have received a tax assessment with which you disagree, a request for information from the Dutch Tax Administration or other correspondence concerning your tax position.

Depending on the circumstances, it may be possible to object to a tax assessment or otherwise respond to the position taken by the Dutch Tax Administration.

Libertas Fiscalisten can assess the underlying tax issue, review the relevant correspondence and advise on the appropriate response or procedure.

International tax advice

Where your circumstances extend beyond the Netherlands, international tax rules can become an important part of the analysis.

You may live in Almere while receiving income from another country, own foreign property or investments, work across borders or hold shares in a foreign company. Conversely, you may live abroad while retaining income, property or a company in the Netherlands.

One of the first questions in such situations is often where you are considered tax resident. Tax residence can affect which country is entitled to tax particular income and assets.

Where two countries are involved, an applicable tax treaty may allocate taxing rights and provide relief from double taxation.

Libertas Fiscalisten can assess the Dutch side of your international tax position and determine how the relevant international rules affect Dutch taxation.

Moving to or leaving the Netherlands

Immigration and emigration can materially change an individual's tax position.

When moving to the Netherlands, it can be important to establish from which date Dutch taxation applies and how existing income, investments, companies and property should be treated.

When leaving the Netherlands, certain Dutch tax consequences may continue after departure. Particular attention may be required for individuals who own a substantial shareholding in a company.

Obtaining tax advice before moving can therefore be valuable. Some decisions can have different tax consequences depending on whether they are taken before or after a change in tax residence.

The 30% ruling

Certain employees recruited from abroad may qualify for the Dutch 30% ruling if the statutory conditions are satisfied.

The regime has been amended several times. Eligibility and the consequences should therefore be assessed using the rules applicable to the relevant situation and period.

The 30% ruling is also only one part of an expat's tax position. Other Dutch tax rules can continue to apply to income, investments, property and business interests.

Where relevant, we can consider the 30% ruling as part of a broader assessment of your Dutch tax position.

Personal tax advice rather than a standard solution

Tax advice should begin with the facts rather than a standard solution.

The appropriate treatment can depend on your income, assets, company structure, family circumstances and future plans. In international cases, your connections with other countries may also affect the outcome.

Libertas Fiscalisten therefore considers the wider tax position before advising on a particular course of action.

For entrepreneurs and shareholders, this can mean looking at both the company and the private tax position. For private individuals, it can mean considering several taxes rather than addressing one transaction in isolation.

Where specialist advice on the domestic law of another country is required, this is distinguished from our advice on Dutch taxation. Our work focuses on Dutch tax law and the international tax rules relevant to the Dutch tax position.

English-speaking tax advisor in Almere

Libertas Fiscalisten is an independent tax advisory firm providing tax advice to entrepreneurs, shareholders and private individuals. We assist clients in both Dutch and English.

Whether your question concerns Dutch income tax, Box 2 or Box 3, a Dutch BV, salary and dividends, property, gifts and inheritance, a dispute with the Dutch Tax Administration or an international tax matter, we can assess your position and advise on an appropriate course of action.

For expats and international clients, our aim is not simply to explain Dutch tax rules. We translate those rules into practical advice based on your individual circumstances.

Are you looking for an English-speaking tax advisor in Almere or elsewhere in the Netherlands?

Contact Libertas Fiscalisten to discuss your situation. We can review your tax position, identify the relevant issues and provide tailored Dutch tax advice.