Puzzled by Netherland Taxes

naskhes · Newbie Joined: Oct 09, 2009 Posts: 1

Hi all,

I'm an EU national, thinking of moving to Netherlands for a post doc position with a University. I have been offered 2700 Euros gross income, but I have no idea what my net monthly income will be, so I can't decide on house renting etc. I had a brief look at the tax system, but it seemed so complicated! Do I have to do anything towards tax exemptions, or will that be sorted by the University? Any guestimates on a net monthly income will be very welcomed.

Any other advice, ie renting, heating, grossery expenses will also be greatly appreciated.

agnes1962 · Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:04 pm Post subject: Re: Puzzled by Netherland Taxes

Hi Nashkes,

The Dutch tax system is complicated, not only for expats but also for the Dutch themselves.
As a general rule you can count that 2/3 of your gross income is your nett income.
Regarding expenses: if you have a gross income of about 1500 euro (no wife or children), you can manage it if you don't have a luxury life.
So, with the income you have been offered you can live in the Netherlands and even save some money.
I would advice to rent a house/appartment for a start. If you plan to stay here for a longer period, you can consider to buy.

It might be an idea to contact a relocation service to help you sort out everything and/or contact the University to find out if they can give you any help.

Some relocation companies are:
Corstjens www.corstjens.com
Crown www.crownrelo.com
Easy relocation www.easyrelocations.nl
Eurohome www.eurohome.nl
GRS Global Relocation Services www.grs-relocation.com
Primacy www.primacy.com

Hope this helps,
Agnes