Solvit helps with cross-border issues within the EU

Are you, as a citizen or business, facing problems because a government agency in another EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway is not complying with EU law? If so, you can try to resolve [...]

Lower Dutch truck tolls and fines

The Dutch truck toll applicable as of July 1, 2026, will be temporarily reduced by 22.3% as of September 1, 2026. If you fail to pay the truck toll when required, the RDW may impose fines. What [...]

Tax-exempt travel allowance of €0,25 effective January 1, 2026

Starting May 22, 2026, it will be possible in the Netherlands to retroactively apply a tax-free allowance for travel expenses of €0,25 per kilometer, effective January 1, 2026. What does this [...]

New account number for the Tax Authority effective May 1

As of May 1, 2026, the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration and the Benefits Service will switch from ING to Rabobank. This means that the account numbers will also change.

Statutory minimum hourly wage as of July 1, 2026: €14.99

The Dutch statutory minimum hourly wage will be indexed again as of July 1, 2026, and will therefore increase to €14.99.

Base fine of €10,000 for cash payments of €3,000 or more

Starting January 1, 2026, Dutch merchants may no longer make or accept cash payments of €3,000 or more. The base amount of the fine for violating this prohibition is a fixed amount of €10,000.

European Commission proposes new EU Inc.

The European Commission (EC) aims to make it possible to quickly establish a European limited liability company without initial capital: the EU Inc. The EU Inc. can operate in multiple countries, [...]

Exception to the ban on cash payments of €3,000 or more

Effective January 1, 2026, a ban on cash payments of €3,000 or more for goods will take effect. An exception applies to purchases made outside the EU. No other exceptions will be introduced.

10 important changes for employers in 2026

If you are an employer or work with self-employed professionals, it is important to be aware of the changes that will take effect on January 1, 2026. We have listed ten important points for you.

From July 1, 2026, a fixed customs duty of € 3 on imports up to € 150

From July 1, 2026, a fixed customs duty of € 3 per product will be levied on imports into the EU of small parcels with a value of up to € 150.