November also comes with events from Rompro Social, both online and offline. We look forward to seeing you! These events are organised with the support of the Department for Romanians Abroad, a project running from March to November 2023. Toeslag - Social benefits in the Netherlands On 2 November, from 20.00 (Dutch time) or 21.00 (Romanian time) we are Live on Facebook and...
Dealing with a problem or conflict at work is always difficult. Especially when you are in a new country and don't know what the correct procedures should be. In this article you will find guidance on how to deal with workplace conflicts and termination of employment in the Netherlands. Conflicts in the workplace...
Working conditions in the Netherlands cause significant health risks for migrant workers, concludes a report published Monday (11 April 2022) by the Pharos Centre for Expertise on health inequality. Long working days, pressure to produce as much as possible, low income, physically demanding work and poor living conditions...
There are several types of legal entities (rechtsvormen) that entrepreneurs can set up in the Netherlands. They can be classified into two groups: incorporated (legal form is mandatory) and unincorporated (legal form is not mandatory). Incorporated businesses must have a legal form (i.e. a corporate personality or legal person) represented by a deed drawn up by a notary. This form is...
If you run a small business in the Netherlands, you may be eligible for the Small Business Scheme (kleineondernemersregeling, KOR ). Small Business Scheme Entrepreneurs with a turnover of less than EUR 20,000 per year may be exempt from paying VAT. If you participate in the small business scheme, you will not pay VAT to your customers and you do not pay VAT to the Dutch tax authorities...
Self-employed income tax in the Netherlands Belastingdienst (the Dutch tax administration) applies various criteria to determine whether you are an entrepreneur; such as the number of customers your business has, the activities you carry out, whether you make a profit and how much, etc. If you meet these criteria, you will have to pay income tax. Tax for self-employed and self-employed traders in the Netherlands...
I'm exploited at work. What should I do? The first step is to make your case known to the local authorities. Rompro advises you to lodge an official complaint with the Dutch Labour Inspectorate (SZW) in case of abuse, or contact the Fairwork association, which will look into the situation and help you with your complaint to the various institutions. Why should I complain? Because it's...
For many Romanians, the Netherlands has become a country where they earn a substantial income as employees of employment agencies. Working either in warehouses or factories, or in greenhouses, Romanians come into contact with a varied and diversified labour market, but also with obstacles and novelties that they would not have thought of when they started...