Our Advisory Services help you navigate HR, compensation, relocation
and related challenges with clarity and sexperience.
Services
Many years of experience have contributed to our wide range of services in the fields of HR advisory and Procurement/Contract Management. In addition to our own in-depth knowledge, we work together with our trusted global network of international advisors, if necessary.
We support you in designing cost-efficient, competitive and sustainable compensation structures, aligned with your business strategy and workforce needs.
- We assist in key questions such as:
- What benefits program provides an optimum fit with the specific situation your company is in?
- Would an employee stock option or share plan be attractive for your company, or would you rather provide cash bonuses?
- Is a collective pension plan mandatory for your employees?
- What tax planning opportunities exist in such a situation?
We help build compensation packages that attract, retain, and motivate employees.
If you need more information, send an e-mail to info@witscraft.com.
We can assist you in designing and, if required, amending the employment contracts of your employees. We are also able to advise on your employees’ labour law positions, by answering critical questions such as:
- Does a CLA apply?
- What risks should be insured, e.g. the obligation to continue payment of wages in case of illness?
- How can we organise our flexible workforce of independent contractors, and what are the associated tax and labour law risks?
- If required, we can involve professionals from our trusted global network of labour law advisors at home and abroad.
If needed, we can involve trusted labour law advisors from our global network, both in the Netherlands and abroad, to ensure comprehensive support.
We can help you to manage labour law risks while optimising your employment contracts.
If you need more information, send an e-mail to info@witscraft.com.
The Dutch tax rules governing share-based incentives (including the so-called “lucrative interest” regulations) are complex and contain many pitfalls. It is crucial to understand the tax implications across Box 1, 2, and 3 of the Dutch income tax system.
We have extensive experience in the design and implementation of employee participation plans, including:
- Stock options
- Share Appreciation Rights (SARs)
- Share (savings) schemes
For start-ups, this form of compensation is especially valuable: it fosters employee engagement while providing a cost-efficient long-term incentive. We offer a comprehensive package at a favourable fee, covering everything from requirements analysis and plan design to implementation. We can also assist with:
- Negotiations with the Dutch tax authorities (e.g., valuations)
- Communication with employees and plan administrators
- Managing cross-border compliance obligations
In cross-border employment situations, we help companies and employees stay compliant across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining overall control. We can also liaise with the Dutch tax authorities to reach agreements on the tax consequences of foreign employee participation plans, typically starting with a quick scan to identify potential risks.
For mergers and acquisitions, we assist in handling the tax effects of wrapping up legacy employee participation plans, ensuring a smooth transition.
We support you to create employee participation plans that motivate employees, align with business goals, and stay fully compliant.
If you need more information, send an e-mail to info@witscraft.com.
We provide tailored advice to executive and supervisory board members who wish to discuss their tax position, both short- and long-term, with an experienced advisor.
Our support covers key areas, including:
- Income and wage tax
- Social insurance
- Estate planning
- Pension build-up
- Assignment contracts and more
If needed, we can involve trusted international advisors to assist with filings outside the Netherlands, or seamlessly collaborate with your existing advisors in your home country.
If you need more information, send an e-mail to info@witscraft.com.
The Dutch tax rules governing share-based incentives (including the so-called ‘lucrative interest’ regulations) contain many pitfalls. It is crucially important to distinguish between the tax effects in box 1, 2 and 3 of the Dutch income tax system. We have ample experience in the design and implementation of employee participation plans (such as stock options, SARs, share (savings) schemes et cetera).
This particular method of compensation is also beneficial for start-ups, as it instils a sense of belonging in the employees and provides them with a relatively inexpensive compensation item for the long term. For start-ups, we offer a comprehensive package at a favourable fee. This package ranges from identifying the requirements, to handling the design and implementation of a plan that meets all of the stakeholders’ wishes. We can also assist in negotiations with the Dutch tax authorities (i.a. on valuations), as well as with the communications to the employees and the administrator of the selected plan.
In cross-border employment situations, companies and employees may have to meet administrative obligations in multiple jurisdictions in connection with their employee participation. We can identify these obligations and assist you in maintaining overall control, while staying in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. We can also confer with the Dutch tax authorities with a view to reaching an agreement with them on the tax consequences of (foreign) employee participations. We would typically use a quick scan to start identifying any potential risks.
In case of mergers and acquisitions, we are able to assist in handling the tax effects of the wrap-up of any legacy employee participations.
If you need more information, send an e-mail to info@witscraft.com.