Our services

Ways we help

Start with a free eligibility check. From there, pick the level of support that fits your case, from a quick expert assessment to a fully managed application.

From January 2027, the 30% ruling becomes the 27% ruling for anyone who started benefiting from 2024 onward. Existing higher rates are protected for the years before 2027.

Free 15-Minute Call.

Free

A short call to discuss your 30% ruling situation and get pointed in the right direction.

What you'll receive

A 15-minute online or phone call
A discussion of your specific case
A clear next step suggestion

How it works

1Pick a slot that works for you
2Choose online or phone
3We talk for 15 minutes

Best for

Straightforward cases or quick orienting questions. Limited slots available.

Turnaround

15-minute call. Scheduled within 1 to 2 business days.

Free orientation, not a documented expert assessment. If you want a written record, choose Expert Check.

Expert Check.

€49

A documented expert read on your case in 1 to 2 business days, so you know exactly where you stand before deciding to file.

What you'll receive

A written PDF assessment of your case eligibility
Key risk flags specific to your situation
A suggested next step
Optional 15-minute call to walk through the findings

How it works

1You pay and submit your 30% Check answers
2We review your case carefully
3You receive your written assessment within 1 to 2 business days

Best for

When you want clarity on your case before committing to a full application. Whether your situation is straightforward or has complications, you'll know exactly what you're looking at and what the risks are.

Turnaround

1 to 2 business days.

An honest assessment of your case, not a guarantee. Belastingdienst makes the eligibility decision; we tell you what your case looks like and how to position it.

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Application Service.

Best value

€449

Your full 30% ruling application, prepared and submitted end-to-end, when you're confident in your case.

What you'll receive

Full dossier strategy
Drafting and submission to Belastingdienst
Priority support throughout

How it works

1Kickoff and document collection
2Dossier preparation and strategy
3Submission to Belastingdienst

Best for

When you want your full 30% ruling application handled, from document collection through submission to Belastingdienst.

Turnaround

About 2 weeks from kickoff to submission. Belastingdienst typically takes 8 to 12 weeks to issue a decision after submission.

We don't predict outcomes. We prepare and present your application in the strongest possible way. Belastingdienst makes the final decision.

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Compare

All services side by side

	Free 15-Minute Call	Expert Check	Application Service
Price	Free	€49	€449
Format	Online or phone call	Written PDF assessment	Fully managed
Turnaround	1 to 2 business days	1 to 2 days	About 2 weeks
Best for	Straightforward cases, quick questions	A documented expert opinion	Hands-off applicants
You get	Next-step clarity	An expert assessment of your case	A submitted application

FAQ

Questions about our services

Services

I'm not sure if I'm eligible, where do I start?

Start with our free eligibility check. It gives you an instant indication and points you to the service that fits your situation. It costs nothing.

How is the free check different from the €49 Expert Check?

The free check is a quick automated indication of where you stand. The Expert Check is a qualified specialist personally reviewing your actual case, flagging real risks, and giving you a reasoned written expert assessment, built for borderline and non-standard situations.

Which paid service should I choose?

Most people start with Expert Check (€49). It gives you a documented expert assessment of your case in 1 to 2 business days, so you know exactly where you stand and what risks to address before committing to a full application. If your case is straightforward and you're confident, you can go directly to Application Service (€449) for end-to-end handling. The 30% Check at the top of the page will recommend the right starting point for your situation.

Can I choose a service other than the one recommended?

Yes, absolutely. The 30% Check recommendation is based on your answers and what we think makes most sense for your case. You're free to choose any service. The recommendation is guidance, not a gate.

What's included in the free 15-minute call?

A short online or phone call (you pick) to talk through your specific situation, understand your options, and decide the best next step. Best suited for straightforward cases or quick orienting questions. No cost, no obligation.

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Pricing

Why pay for Expert Check when there's a free 15-minute call?

The free 15-minute call has limited availability and is best for straightforward cases or quick orienting questions. If your case is complex, if you want a documented expert assessment, or if you can't find an open call slot within the next 1 to 2 weeks, Expert Check is the better fit. Expert Check (€49) includes a written assessment of your case within 1 to 2 business days, plus an optional 15-minute call to walk you through the findings and answer questions. Start with the 30% Check first if you haven't yet.

Which paid service should I choose?

Do you guarantee approval?

No. You shouldn't trust anyone who does. Belastingdienst decides every 30% ruling application. What we can do is honestly assess your case, prepare it in the strongest possible way, and tell you upfront what risks exist. We don't predict outcomes, we make the strongest case for yours.

Do you handle cases that have already been rejected?

If your application has been rejected, you have two paths under Dutch tax law. You can file an objection (bezwaar) directly with Belastingdienst within 6 weeks of the rejection, in writing or via MijnBelastingdienst. If the objection is also rejected, you have a further 6 weeks to file an appeal (beroep) with the district court, which is a formal legal procedure that takes 6 to 12 months and may require an attorney.

What we can help with: a review of your rejection reasons, an assessment of whether your case has grounds for objection, and help structuring the bezwaar letter with supporting documentation and references to relevant court precedents. What we don't do: represent you in court at the appeal stage. That requires a tax attorney.

If you've been rejected and want a review of your case, reach out at hello@dutchruling.com.

What if I'm not satisfied?

Refund policy by service:

Expert Check (€49): Full refund within 24 hours of payment, provided we have not yet begun reviewing your case. Once review begins (typically within 24 hours of submission), the service is non-refundable as the work has been performed.
Application Service (€449): Full refund within 3 days of payment, provided kickoff has not begun. Once kickoff begins (document collection, dossier work started), the service is non-refundable as work is underway.
Free 15-Minute Call: No payment, nothing to refund.

If something has gone wrong, reach out at help@dutchruling.com and we'll work it out honestly. Full terms on the Refund Policy page.

Do you offer discounts for employers or HR teams?

If you are an HR or relocation team assessing multiple employees, we offer custom volume pricing. See for HR teams.

I'm a freelancer or planning to set up a Dutch BV. Can I get the 30% ruling?

The 30% ruling requires an employment relationship, so freelancers and self-employed (ZZP) cannot qualify directly. The route for self-employed is to set up a Dutch BV that formally employs you. BV applications are complex with their own rules. We don't currently handle BV cases through this checker.

Not sure where to start?

Take the free eligibility check first. It takes 3 minutes and points you to the right service.

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