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The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an instrument that taxes the CO2 emissions of imported goods. The question is whether the CBAM rules apply to your company and, if yes, which points of civil law you will need to take into consideration.

Setting up a Dutch private company with limited liability (Besloten Vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid, or "BV") is a relatively simple process. Our legal experts, tax specialists, civil law notaries we work with, and auditors are ready to guide you through the legal, tax, and structural implications.

Dutch law facilitates an exemption (403-regime) from filing the annual financial statements. Certain conditions apply.

Are you organising a company event, such as an end-of-year or New Year's party? While these events are a great way to enjoy time together, relaxing and expressing appreciation, it is also crucial to keep a close eye on the legal pitfalls.

Even though the VBAR bill Verduidelijking beoordeling arbeidsrelaties (Clarification of Evaluation Assessment of Labour Relations) will probably not enter into force until 2026, it is still a good idea to familiarise yourself with this as an employer and as a self-employed person. This is because from 1 January 2025, the Dutch Tax Administration will increase checks on (potentially spurious) claims of self-employment.

Telework, and for the most part, on a full-time basis, was suddenly thrust upon the world in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, and firmly established itself.

'Sustainable contracting', 'conscious contracting', or 'socially responsible contracting': these terms all refer to making arrangements that go beyond just the legal side.

A sustainable HR policy, featuring green terms and conditions of employment, is about creating a working environment that is sustainable not only for the environment but also for employees.

In recent years there have been significant developments for self-employed entrepreneurs in the Netherlands.

What if the employee becomes ill during his/her holiday abroad? What can you do as an employer?

The world is increasingly focused on sustainability, and companies are being challenged to think beyond mere profit maximization. Taking responsibility for the environment and society is now high on the agenda for many businesses.

Clients and contractors (freelancers) wish to be sure about the type of employment relationship they enter into with each other. They must note the work to be carried out, in an agreement to provide services or an employment contract.

Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) are now crucial matters that are high on the agenda within the business world. The European CSRD and CSDDD directives are firmly in the minds of everyone (whether positively or not).

As of August 1st, 2022, the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Act (TPWC Act) came into effect. Under this law, employers are required to offer employees free training if this training or course is mandated by law or collective labor agreements (CLA).

With all the periodic updates in leave entitlements...are you still able to oversee the different types of leave? What rights do your employees have, and what does this mean for you as an employer?

It's a common occurrence in almost every company: employees working hard on important projects, sometimes outside regular working hours. What do you do with those extra hours? In this article, we outline the rules regarding overtime and its compensation.