Xtroverso Knowledge: Dutch Tax & Compliance Insights

From Likes to Lawsuits: Why Clients’ Photos Demand Consent

by Francesco Cattaneo

Q: Can I just post a picture of my happy customers on Instagram without asking them? " Not really. In the Netherlands, the law says a person owns their own photo. On top of that, GDPR treats it as per...

AUDIO DIGITAL ES Francesco Cattaneo IT LEGAL NL

Aug 29, 2025 FRANCESCO CATTANEO

Wage Growth in the Netherlands Slows to 5.3% in Q2 2025

by Laura De Troia

Q: Why does it feel like my boss keeps saying wages are going up, but I don’t really see that much extra on my payslip? " Because the “raise” is only part of the story. Yes, your hourly wage went up a...

AUDIO ES HR IT Laura De Troia NL

Aug 29, 2025 LAURA DE TROIA

Dutch Court Slams Tax Office for Double VAT Fine, What Small Business Owners Must Know

by Linda Pavan

Q: If I get two fines from the Tax Office for the same VAT mistake, do I really have to pay both? " No. A Dutch court just ruled that you can’t be fined twice for the same thing. In this case, the Tax...

AUDIO COURT RULING ES IT Linda Pavan NL TAX

Aug 29, 2025 LINDA PAVAN

Pictures That Carry Responsibilities: From Creativity to Compliance

by Francesco Cattaneo

Q: If I hire a photographer for my company, do I really need to worry about GDPR? " Yes. If people can be recognized in the photos, it’s personal data. That means you need a clear contract (with GDPR ...

AUDIO DIGITAL ES Francesco Cattaneo IT LEGAL NL

Aug 27, 2025 FRANCESCO CATTANEO

Payroll Is Not Just Excel: It’s About Trust, Choices, and People

by Laura De Troia

Q: Why does my payslip always feel so confusing? " Because most payslips are made for rules and tax offices, not for people. But the payslip is really your story: it shows what your boss promises you,...

AUDIO ES HR IT Laura De Troia NL WOO RULING

Aug 27, 2025 LAURA DE TROIA

Dutch Tax Authority Confirms: Your VAT Audit Stays a Black Box

by Linda Pavan

Q: Why does it feel like the tax office knows everything about me, but I know nothing about them? " Because that’s how the system works. You have to show all your numbers, but the Belastingdienst does...

AUDIO ES IT Knowledge Group NL TAX

Aug 27, 2025 LINDA PAVAN

Hidden Ads, Real Risks: What MSEs Must Know About Influencer Marketing

by Francesco Cattaneo

Q: If I just give a free product to an influencer and they post about it, is that really considered advertising? "Yes. Even if you don’t pay them money, a free product is seen as a benefit. That means...

AUDIO DIGITAL ES Francesco Cattaneo IT LEGAL NL

Aug 25, 2025 FRANCESCO CATTANEO

Workplace Aggression: The Numbers Shock, but the Real Story Runs Deeper.

by Laura De Troia

Q: Okay… but what does “workplace aggression” really mean for me? Is it just about someone throwing punches, or also when people shout or talk nasty? " It’s not only physical violence. Aggression can ...

AUDIO ES HR IT Laura De Troia NL WOO RULING

Aug 25, 2025 LAURA DE TROIA

“Substantial Economic Activity”: What It Really Means for Small Entrepreneurs in the Netherlands

by Linda Pavan

Q: I have a small business registered at the Chamber of Commerce, but I don’t really have an office or staff. Is that a problem? " Yes, it could be. The tax office now looks at whether your company is...

AUDIO ES IT Knowledge Group Linda Pavan NL TAX

Aug 25, 2025 LINDA PAVAN

Netherlands Housing Market, July 2025: Prices Rise 8.6% Year-on-Year

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Q: Are we back in a housing bubble like before? "Not exactly. Prices are rising again, up 8.6% in July compared to last year, but this isn’t the wild 20% jumps we saw in 2021–2022. Back then it was fr...

AUDIO DUTCH ECONOMY ES IT NL Paolo Maria Pavan REAL ESTATE

Aug 22, 2025 PAOLO MARIA PAVAN

Three Clauses That Turn a Dispute Into a Conversation

by Francesco Cattaneo

Q: “Okay, but do these clauses really stop a fight from going to court?” "Not completely. They don’t block anyone from suing you. What they do is change the order of battle: first you try mediation, t...

AUDIO ES Francesco Cattaneo IT LEGAL NL

Aug 22, 2025 FRANCESCO CATTANEO

Dissolution Does Not Erase Interest: What Entrepreneurs Must Know

by Linda Pavan

Q: If my BV is closed down, does that mean all the problems and cases just disappear? " No, not at all. Even if your BV is dissolved, the court can reopen the liquidation later. That means old claims,...

COURT RULING ES IT Linda Pavan NL TAX

Aug 22, 2025 LINDA PAVAN