Gift Card Terms Can Make VAT Due Before Redemption Sep 21, 2026 Ledger & Tax Linda Pavan Gift card cash may bring Dutch VAT into the return before redemption. The result depends on the customer’s rights and the voucher classification. BOOKKEEPING LEDGER & TAX VAT cash flow gift card VAT timing gift cards hospitality loyalty points retail vouchers Read more
Close a Fixed-Term Contract Without Payroll Gaps Sep 7, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan A practical check for closing a fixed-term contract, from written notice and final shifts to payroll, property returns and transition payment. Dutch employment law HUMAN RESOURCES aanzegplicht contract expiry final settlement fixed-term contracts hospitality payroll payroll control transition payment Read more
Holiday Allowance: Make Contract and Payroll Match Aug 13, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan A practical check for employers whose contracts, payslips and payroll files may describe holiday allowance differently. COMPLIANCE employment contracts holiday allowance hospitality labour law minimum wage payroll payslips wage compliance wage records Read more
Platform Labour: Check Before the Shift Starts Aug 13, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch hirers received fines after platform workers performed work without permission. A pre-start check protects cash, planning and supplier files. COMPLIANCE Waadi Wav Wtta hirer risk hospitality labour compliance platform labour platform work small business Read more
Repeated Underpayment Shut a Rotterdam Restaurant Aug 13, 2026 Governance Paolo Maria Pavan A Rotterdam restaurant was closed for two months after repeated underpayment and unpaid wage arrears. The case exposes gaps in payroll control. GOVERNANCE Netherlands Rotterdam business continuity hospitality labour inspection minimum wage payroll payroll control work permits Read more
More Dutch Fast-Food Outlets Raise the Stakes Aug 10, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch fast-food outlets and sales keep growing, but payroll, delivery fees, tax and local competition put more pressure on each transaction. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY MARKET PULSE cash flow fast food hospitality labour costs market pressure retail competition small business Read more
Dutch Consumers Spend More, but Demand Remains Uneven Jul 30, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch consumers are less pessimistic, but demand remains selective. Businesses need to check whether extra orders also improve margin and cash. DUTCH ECONOMY Dutch retail MARKET PULSE cash flow consumer confidence hospitality household consumption margins retail small business Read more
