The logistics sector is a complex and dynamic industry in which efficient international trade is crucial. When moving goods across borders, various aspects come into play, such as VAT and Incoterms.

As of July 1st, the social security rules for cross-border workers who (tele)work from home for an employer in another country will change. The new rules do not apply to all cross-border workers.

Your employees do not only work in the Netherlands but also in other countries within the EU and/or worldwide. You must have arranged these three issues for these international employees.

If you work as a foreign entrepreneur for customers in the Netherlands, you must take various factors into account, including value-added tax.

Are you a machine supplier? Then it is important to pay extra attention to cross-border goods deliveries with installation or assembly.

Does your company carry out construction work, installation or assembly deliveries outside the Netherlands? Then you may have to deal with the VAT reverse charge mechanism.

Do you carry out activities abroad as an entrepreneur? Then keep a close eye on which VAT rules apply to you.

Please note the following points for attention for VAT and your staff if your company performs activities abroad.

Pay close attention to the VAT rules if you perform work on immovable property or install machines or other goods, especially if you perform work abroad.