Insights

As a result of the 2026 conflict in the Middle East, multinational companies are tackling how to manage their international employees across the region, both assignees and local hires.

On 10 March 2026, the European Parliament adopted the EU Talent Pool Regulation. The Regulation introduces a new EU-wide digital platform designed to help employers find talent from outside the EU.

The European Union (EU) has begun implementing the new Entry/Exit System (EES) beginning on 12 October 2025, with a rollout at some external borders.

The 30% ruling is a tax facility aimed at highly skilled immigrants working in the Netherlands. Recent and ongoing changes to the ruling have made it more important than ever to stay on top of the changes being implemented by the Dutch government.

Starting 1 January, 2026, a legislative amendment to the Aliens Regulation 2000 introduces a new documentation requirement for recognised sponsors employing Highly Skilled Migrants or European Blue Card holders.

The labour market is changing faster than ever. New legislation, tax measures and social trends are following each other in rapid succession. How do you ensure your organisation not only keeps up, but also looks ahead?

Due to technological, generational and other aspects remote working has been here to stay. However, as an employer, approving an employee's request for working remotely from another international location can have severe implications.

In the last years we had multiple changes regarding the benefits of the 30% ruling. Per 14 November 2024 the announced changes have been adapted by the House of Representatives (“Tweede Kamer”) as part of the Tax Plan 2025. The Tax Plan 2025 is now subject to the final approval of the Senate (“Eerste Kamer”) which will take place in December.