You are eligible for a highly skilled migrant status if you meet certain conditions regarding your education and if you have specific skills that are in high demand in the Netherlands.

The BSN (Burger Service Nummer) is a citizen service number. This is a unique registration number for everyone living the Netherlands. A BSN is required for opening a bank account, starting a job or to obtain health insurance.

Yes, you are exempt from the MVV requirement if you return to the Netherlands within 2 years of leaving the country. It is always good to double check this with the IND beforehand.

At the time your employer submits the application you must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months.

When picking up your MVV often 1 or 2 pages are needed.

It could be that you want to go on vacation, but your current residence permit will expire exactly in that period; the application for the extension has already been granted but you have not yet been able to make an appointment to collect the residence permit.

You may then be eligible for a return visa. If you have Brazilian nationality, this is not necessary. You can then freely travel in and out of the Netherlands. Keep your current (expired) residence card handy and also take the letter of approval with you as proof if necessary.

TOSS can assist you with registering a foreign entity with the Tax Authorities without a permanent establishment.

Loonheffingskorting is in fact a payroll tax reduction. It can be requested through your employer. You pay less wage tax and receive higher wages. Loonheffingskorting is applied to the position with the highest salary.

The day after you receive your monthly salary, your payslip will be sent to you by email or published in the TOSS portal.

Generally, the 25th of the month is a customary payment date. This is also the case if you work with TOSS. If this is on a national holiday or on a weekend, you will be paid the day earlier.

The 30% ruling is a Dutch tax facility that encourages foreign workers with specific skills or expertise to come work in the Netherlands. If eligible, the employer can grant you a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of your gross wages.

In The Netherlands minimum salaries apply for everyone, click on this link to find out the most current rates.

As a knowledge migrant or if you are employed after an orientation year, minimum salaries will be determined by the IND.

CAO (Collectieve Arbeidsovereenkomst) means Collective Labor Agreement (CLA).