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Terms of Service

Effective Date: April 14, 2026

1. Service Description

Dutch 30% Ruling ("we," "us," or "our") provides professional application preparation services for the Dutch 30% ruling (Expat Scheme) administered by the Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax and Customs Administration).

What We Do

Our services include:

  • Eligibility assessment based on your personal and employment circumstances
  • Preparation of application forms and supporting documentation
  • Pre-filled PDF forms ready for submission to the Belastingdienst
  • Document checklists to help you gather required evidence
  • Expert review and personalized guidance (Full Application tier only)
  • Email support for questions related to your application

What We Don't Do

Please note that our services are limited in scope. We specifically do NOT:

  • File or submit your application to the Belastingdienst. You (or your employer) must submit the completed form.
  • Provide traditional legal or tax advice. Our service is application preparation assistance only.
  • Represent you in disputes or objections with the Belastingdienst (though we can help you prepare objections).
  • Guarantee approval of your application. Only the Belastingdienst can approve or reject your request.
  • Handle matters outside the 30% ruling, such as general tax planning, visa sponsorship, or relocation services.

2. No Guarantee of Approval

We prepare your application carefully and professionally. However, the Belastingdienst makes the final decision on approval. Approval depends on your eligibility against official criteria, the completeness and accuracy of your evidence, and the tax authority's assessment.

We cannot and do not guarantee that your application will be approved, even if we assess you as eligible. Factors beyond our control - such as interpretation of eligibility criteria, quality of evidence, or Belastingdienst policy changes - may result in rejection.

No cure, no pay. We cannot guarantee the Belastingdienst's decision, but you do not carry its financial risk: if your application is rejected, our no-cure-no-pay guarantee refunds your fee in full (see Section 5).

3. Pricing and Payment

We offer two service tiers:

  • Self-Service: €100.00 (incl. VAT) – Automated eligibility check, pre-filled form, documents checklist
  • Full Application: €499.00 (incl. VAT) – Everything in Self-Service plus expert review, personalized assessment, salary verification, document review, and email support

Payment is required in full before work begins. We accept payment via Stripe credit card processing. Payment confirms your acceptance of these Terms of Service.

Prices are quoted in EUR and include Dutch VAT (21%). Invoice and payment receipt will be provided upon completion.

Upgrade Path

If you purchase the Self-Service tier and later decide to upgrade to Full Application, you may do so by paying the difference (€399.00). We will apply your previous payment and credit toward the Full Application service.

4. Delivery Timeline

Both service tiers are delivered within 48 hours of confirmed payment. This means you will receive your completed forms and supporting materials within two business days.

Delivery is via email as PDF documents and a digital checklist. We do not provide printed materials or postal delivery.

If we cannot meet the 48-hour deadline due to unforeseen circumstances, we will notify you immediately and provide a revised delivery date.

Once we deliver, the completed application materials are yours to keep. We retain operational copies for 90 days to support follow-up questions and then redact them to a minimal audit summary; see our privacy policy for the detail.

5. Refund Policy and No Cure, No Pay Guarantee

No cure, no pay guarantee

If the Belastingdienst rejects your 30% ruling application, we refund our service fee in full. This guarantee applies to both the Self-Service (€100) and Full Application (€499) tiers.

The guarantee does not apply, and no refund is due, where the rejection results from:

  • Inaccurate, false, or incomplete information you provided, or relevant facts you withheld (for example, undisclosed earlier residence or employment in the Netherlands).
  • Self-Service only: not submitting the prepared form, submitting it after the 4-month deadline, altering the form, or completing the remaining fields incorrectly.
  • A change in your circumstances after delivery, such as a change of employer or salary.

To claim under the guarantee, email the Belastingdienst's written rejection decision (afwijzende beschikking) to info@dutch30percentruling.com within 30 days of the date on that decision.

Before payment is taken

The intake form and eligibility check are free. If our eligibility assessment shows you do not meet the core criteria for the 30% ruling (for example, not recruited from abroad, salary below threshold, distance requirement not met), we tell you before any payment is taken, so there is nothing to refund.

When a refund does not apply

  • Voluntary cancellation after delivery: once your completed application has been delivered, we do not refund simply because you decide not to proceed. The service has been performed and the deliverable provided.
  • Rejection caused by you: as set out in the guarantee conditions above.
Approved refunds, including no-cure-no-pay refunds, are processed within 10 business days to your original payment method. Questions: info@dutch30percentruling.com.

6. Accuracy Guarantee

We guarantee that the forms we prepare are completed accurately and correctly based on the information you provide to us.

However, you are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information you provide. If you give us incorrect or incomplete information, and this results in an error on your form or rejection by the Belastingdienst, we are not liable. You must review all materials before submission and notify us of any errors we should correct.

We will correct any errors caused by our misinterpretation of your information at no additional cost. Such corrections must be requested within 7 days of delivery.

7. Limitation of Liability (Critical)

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE (€100 or €499).

Under no circumstances will we be liable for:

  • Indirect damages, consequential damages, or special damages
  • Lost tax savings, lost income, or lost employment opportunities
  • Penalties or fines imposed by the Belastingdienst
  • Any damages arising from the Belastingdienst's decision to reject your application
  • Damages resulting from your failure to submit the application or submit it late
  • Damages from changes in tax law or policy after your application is prepared
  • Any liability for third-party claims or disputes
This limitation applies regardless of the cause of loss, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. The Belastingdienst's decisions, actions, or inactions are wholly outside our control and we cannot be held responsible for them.

8. Client Responsibilities

To ensure the best outcome, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate information: All personal, employment, and financial information you provide must be truthful, complete, and current.
  • Submit the application: You (or your employer) are responsible for submitting the completed form to the Belastingdienst. We do not submit on your behalf.
  • Meet the deadline: You must submit your application within 4 months of your employment start date to maximize the retroactive effect of the ruling.
  • Gather supporting documents: You are responsible for collecting and submitting evidence (employment contract, passport, proof of residence, salary records, etc.) as indicated in our checklist.
  • Review all materials: Before submitting, review all forms and documents carefully. Notify us of any errors within 7 days if you find mistakes.

9. Intellectual Property

Your prepared form belongs to you. Once delivered, you own the completed application materials and may do with them as you wish, including submitting them to the Belastingdienst.

Our website content, templates, and tools remain our property. You may not copy, reproduce, or reuse our materials without permission.

10. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes arising from your use of our service or these terms shall be resolved in the courts of the Netherlands.

We encourage you to contact us at info@dutch30percentruling.com to resolve any issues before pursuing formal legal action.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of our service following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. We recommend reviewing these terms periodically.

Major changes that affect your rights may be communicated via email or prominent notice on our website.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service or our services, contact us at:

Email: info@dutch30percentruling.com
Website: www.dutch30percentruling.com

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy and any other policies posted on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Dutch 30% Ruling regarding your use of our services. If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.

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