Insights

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 2025 several important changes to the immigration and 30% ruling procedures come into play. We have outlined the most important aspects below.

Per November 2023 and June 2024, the Netherlands has implemented new changes to the EU Blue Card. There are 5 major changes to the previous EU Blue Card rules.

Grant Thornton's Mobility Perspectives covers various aspects of international mobility, including salary standards for highly skilled migrants in 2024, IND fees for various applications, the 30% ruling for 2024 and changes to the European Blue Card, along with updates on the extension of the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukraine.

Do your foreign employees benefit from the 30% ruling? Be aware that starting from January 1, 2024, the Dutch Tax Authorities will limit the application of this scheme.

The Dutch immigration authorities (IND) have simplified the process of employing expatriates and immigrants residing in the Netherlands after their schooling.

Grant Thornton’s Mobility Perspectives is part of our effort to provide the international mobility community with the latest updates and background information on mobility topics.