Tax Advisory Netherlands: Dutch Tax Consultants for Expats and SMEs

FIFEC is a tax advisor in the Netherlands for expats, SMEs and international companies. We handle VAT, corporate income tax, dividend tax and 30% ruling advice, entirely in English.

Looking for a reliable tax advisor in the Netherlands? FIFEC Consultancy in Rotterdam provides English-speaking tax and business advice for entrepreneurs, expats, SMEs and international companies. As experienced Dutch tax consultants, we keep you compliant with the Belastingdienst and help you legally pay no more tax than necessary.

With our expertise in tax advisory, business optimization, and business consulting, we ensure your organization grows and becomes future-proof.

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Business Advisory in the Netherlands: Growth and Efficiency

As an entrepreneur, you want to grow your business while maintaining control over processes and costs. We provide business advisory in the Netherlands for SMEs and companies, with strategic, practical support from experienced consultants.

We support you with:

  • Optimization of business processes
  • Cost reduction and efficient operations
  • Strategic growth and organizational development
  • Improvement of business structure and management information

Using our proven VITAL Enterprise model, we analyze your organization and translate insights into concrete improvement actions.

Dutch Tax Advisory & Tax Consulting Services

Our Dutch tax consultants ensure full compliance with Belastingdienst requirements while maximizing your available tax benefits. We provide tax advisory in the Netherlands for:

  • VAT (BTW) advice and filing for national and international companies standard Dutch VAT rate is 21%, reduced rate 9% for specific goods/services
  • Corporate income tax (vennootschapsbelasting) planning and filing (19% up to €200,000 profit, 25.8% above that)
  • Legal tax planning to minimise your Dutch tax burden
  • Tax planning Netherlands legal minimization of your Dutch tax burden
  • Dividend tax and profit distribution advice for BV directors (standard withholding tax rate 15%)
  • Work-related costs scheme (WKR) advice and implementation
  • Tax advisory for expats including 30% ruling applications
  • VAT advice for e-commerce and international trade
  • Notarial and legal tax advice

We ensure that you do not pay more tax than necessary and do not miss any opportunity.

More Profit and Better Decision-Making

With our support in tax advisory and business advisory, you benefit from:

  • Improved profitability
  • More efficient business operations
  • Reliable management information
  • Higher company value
  • Stronger strategic decision-making

Our Approach: Practical and Results-Oriented

  1. Free Introduction
    A no-obligation consultation in which we analyze your situation.
  2. Business Scan (Improvement Scan)
    Insight into improvement areas and growth opportunities within one week.
  3. Implementation & Guidance
    We assist you in implementing improvements for sustainable growth. 
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Why FIFEC Consultancy International:

  • Experienced business advisors and tax experts in the Netherlands
  • Personal guidance with a dedicated contact person
  • Specialized in SMEs and entrepreneurs
  • Transparent and reliable
  • Focused on results and growth
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Frequently Asked Questions

Tax Advisory FAQs for Expats and Businesses in the Netherlands

Answers to the most common questions from expats and international entrepreneurs about starting and running a business in the Netherlands.

A Dutch BV pays corporate income tax (19% on the first €200,000 and 25.8% above that), VAT (BTW) on most goods and services, and dividend tax when profits are distributed. Directors also pay personal income tax on salary. FIFEC provides tax planning to legally minimise your overall Dutch tax burden.

Yes. Dutch tax law applies to all businesses operating in the Netherlands, regardless of where the parent company is based. Tax advisory in the Netherlands ensures you meet Belastingdienst requirements, claim all available deductions, and avoid costly compliance mistakes. FIFEC provides this advice entirely in English.

BTW (Belasting over de Toegevoegde Waarde) is Dutch VAT. The standard rate is 21%, with a reduced rate of 9% for certain goods and services. Dutch businesses must file quarterly VAT returns. FIFEC handles all BTW filings and advises on VAT-exempt categories and international VAT rules.

The 30% ruling is a Dutch tax benefit for skilled employees recruited from abroad. If you qualify, your employer can pay up to 30% of your salary as a tax-free allowance for a maximum of 5 years. Both you and your employer must apply together, and you must meet conditions on your salary, your skills and where you lived before moving. FIFEC prepares and submits 30% ruling applications and advises on your wider Dutch tax position as an expat.

Dutch corporate tax can be reduced through strategic planning – including optimal salary and dividend mix for BV directors, use of the SME profit exemption, depreciation of assets, and investment deductions. FIFEC’s tax consultants review your full situation and identify legal tax reduction opportunities.

In practice, the terms are used interchangeably in the Netherlands. Both provide advice on Dutch tax obligations, tax planning, and compliance. FIFEC’s tax professionals are experienced with both Dutch-registered companies and international businesses operating in the Netherlands.

Tax advisory costs depend on the complexity of your situation a single VAT filing differs from ongoing corporate tax planning. FIFEC offers fixed-fee packages for recurring tax advisory, with a free introduction call to scope your needs. Contact us for a tailored quote.