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For this reaseon, we never publicly disclose client relationships.

Why Witscraft
Our Expertise

At Witscraft, we combine years of knowledge and hands-on expertise to become your trusted partner in global mobility, tax, employment compensation, and benefits. Here’s what makes us an invaluable asset to your business:

Decades of Experience

With decades of hands-on experience, we have assisted thousands of employees and numerous companies, ranging from startups to international corporations, listed or unlisted, with or without a presence in the Netherlands.

In-depth knowledge

Our expertise spans a wide range of industries and organizational sizes as well as up to date knowledge of regulation. This ensures tailored solutions for Global Mobility, Tax , Employment Compensation and Benefits that meets your needs.

Personal approach

We take a personal approach to every client, providing guidance and support that aligns with your goals and challenges.

Secure

Your data is handled with the highest level of professionalism and security. Confidentiality and compliance are at the core of everything we do.

Compliance Services

Compliance means adhering to rules and regulations. We provide essential compliance services to both companies and individuals, reducing complexity so you can stay focused on your success.

Advisory Services

Our advisory services cover a broad range of services in HR–related areas, including Expatriate Services, Compensation and Benefits for executives and employees.​

News & Insights

December 22, 2025
Witscraft Tax & Immigration Newsletter 2026

As per our yearly tradition, we are pleased to share our latest Witscraft newsletter with a summary of key Dutch tax, social insurance, and immigration updates for 2026. This edition highlights important developments that may affect employers, expatriates, and internationally mobile employees. Click here to read the full newsletter and stay informed about what lies […]

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December 15, 2024
30% ruling – Salary criterion

(Eerste Kamer/Upper Chamber needs to approve the Tax Budget 2025 yet) and additional information relating to rates, amounts and percentages of payroll taxes from 1 January 2025 1. 30% ruling (expat ruling) The amount mentioned are the taxable salary (after applying the 30% ruling tax free allowance) The salary thresholds should be met continuously. This implies […]

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December 5, 2024
Highly Skilled Migrant – Salary criterion 2025

The 2025 salary levels for highly skilled migrants, Blue Card holders, key personnel of intra-corporate transfers (ICT) and recent graduates in the Netherlands have been published. Per 1 January 2025 the following salary thresholds apply, gross per month excluding 8% holiday allowance. These thresholds apply to applications submitted as of 1 January 2025. Highly skilled migrant […]

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November 28, 2024
Social security contribution rates 2025

The contribution percentages for employee and national insurance for 2025 are known.   The contribution percentages for 2025 are: General Old Age Pensions Act (AOW) 17.90%. General Dependents Act (Anw) 0.10% low contribution General Unemployment Fund (AWf) 2.74% high contribution General Unemployment Fund (AWf) 7.74% Government Implementation Fund (UFO) 0.68% low premium Disability Fund (Aof) […]

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November 28, 2024
Premiepercentages sociale verzekeringen 2025

De premiepercentages werknemers- en volksverzekeringen voor 2025 zijn bekend.   De premiepercentages voor 2025 zijn: Algemene ouderdomswet (AOW) 17,90%. Algemene nabestaandenwet (Anw) 0,10% lage premie Algemeen Werkloosheidsfonds (AWf) 2,74% hoge premie Algemeen Werkloosheidsfonds (AWf) 7,74% Uitvoeringsfonds voor de overheid (Ufo) 0,68% lage premie Arbeidsongeschiktheidsfonds (Aof) 6,28% hoge premie Arbeidsongeschiktheidsfonds (Aof) 7,64% opslag kinderopvangtoeslag 0,50% Het […]

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November 13, 2024
The percentages for the income-related contribution Health Insurance Act (Zvw) have been set for 2025. The maximum contribution wage for 2025 is also known.

The percentage for the employer levy Zvw 2025 is 6.51% (2024: 6.57%). The percentage for the contribution Zvw to be withheld 2025 is 5.26% (2024: 5.32%). The maximum contribution wage for 2025 is €75,864 (2024: €71,628). This amount is equal to the maximum premium wage for employee insurance. You can read more information in the […]

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November 13, 2024
De percentages voor de inkomensafhankelijke bijdrage Zorgverzekeringswet (Zvw) zijn vastgesteld voor 2025. Ook het maximumbijdrageloon 2025 is bekend.

Het percentage voor de werkgeversheffing Zvw 2025 is 6,51% (2024: 6,57%). Het percentage voor de in te houden bijdrage Zvw 2025 is 5,26% (2024: 5,32%). Het maximumbijdrageloon 2025 is € 75.864 (2024: € 71.628). Dit bedrag is gelijk aan het maximumpremieloon voor de werknemersverzekeringen. Meer informatie leest u in de Staatscourant op Overheid.nl.

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November 6, 2024
Update on the 30% expatriate ruling – the current proposed changes

Please note: the legislation explained below is not yet enacted in law and is still pending. Summary The so-called 30-20-10 % adjustment to the ruling will be revoked as per 1 January 2025. Instead, the 30% ruling will be decreased to a 27% ruling, and the salary norms will become higher as of 1 January […]

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December 11, 2023
30% Ruling Salary Criterion 2024

The salary threshold for the 30% facility will increase to € 46,107 (from € 41,954 in 2023), starting January 1, 2024. For employees under 30 years of age with a qualifying Master’s degree, the new salary threshold will be € 35,048 (up from € 31,891 in 2023). The amount mentioned are the taxable salary (after […]

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December 11, 2023
Highly Skilled Migrant – salary criterion 2024

The 2024 salary levels for highly skilled migrants, Blue Card holders, key personnel of intra-corporate transfers (ICT) and recent graduates in the Netherlands have been published. Per 1 January 2024 the following salary thresholds apply, gross per month excluding 8% holiday allowance. These thresholds apply to applications submitted as of 1 January 2024. Highly skilled migrant […]

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  • Sonja Schaper
  • Partner - Compliance & Operations
  • +31 6 5477 8771
  • sonja.schaper@witscraft.com
  • Lita Mannoe
  • Partner – International Tax & Global Mobility
  • +31 6 4675 2474
  • lita.mannoe@witscraft.com