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    30% Ruling Services

    Start with a free eligibility check. From there, pick the level of 30% ruling 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.

    Expert Check.

    €29

    A written PDF assessment of your case eligibility.

    What you'll receive
    • A written PDF assessment of your case eligibility
    • Key risk flags specific to your situation
    • A suggested next step
    How it works
    1. 1You pay and submit your 30% Check answers
    2. 2An actual expert goes through your case + profile
    3. 3A written assessment in 2 to 3 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

    2 to 3 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 where the risks are.
    Expert Check

    Application Service.

    Best value
    €549

    We write the full application: cover letter, dossier strategy + document checklist. Your employer signs and posts it.

    What you'll receive
    • Full application written by us
    • Cover letter, dossier strategy + document checklist
    • Your employer signs and posts it
    How it works
    1. 1Kickoff and document checklist
    2. 2Full application written: cover letter + dossier strategy
    3. 3Your employer signs and posts it
    Best for

    When you want the full application written by a specialist and you are happy for your employer to sign and post it.

    Turnaround

    2 to 3 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.
    Application Service

    Premium Application Service.

    €999

    We do the whole application, from the cover letter to the filing.

    What you'll receive
    • Kickoff + documents
    • Full application written + your employer's signature sorted
    • Filed, 1 to 2 weeks from kickoff
    How it works
    1. 1Kickoff + documents
    2. 2Full application written + your employer's signature sorted
    3. 3Filed, 1 to 2 weeks from kickoff
    Best for

    When you want the whole thing handled end to end, including your employer's signature and the filing itself.

    Turnaround

    1 to 2 weeks from kickoff to filing. 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.
    Premium Application Service
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    Compare your options

    Free 30% check or Expert Check

    Free 30% checkExpert Check
    Checks your case against the four 30% ruling conditions
    Estimated savings, per year + per month
    Your ruling duration, with any deduction for time in NL
    Your filing deadline
    An actual 30% ruling expert reads your case + profile
    Strengths + weaknesses of your case
    Whether a borderline case can still be approved
    A suggested next step
    Written assessment in 2 to 3 business days
    PriceFree€29
    Expert Check

    Application Service or Premium Application Service

    Application ServicePremium Application Service
    Kickoff + document checklist
    Dossier strategy
    Cover letter written by us
    Full application written by us
    Your questions answered by email throughout
    Filed with the Belastingdienst by us
    Who posts itYour employerWe do
    From kickoff to filing2 to 3 weeks1 to 2 weeks
    Best forYou stay involved, we build it with your inputYou want it fully handled
    Price€549€999

    Both services end at filing. Belastingdienst usually decides within 8 to 12 weeks.

    Application ServicePremium Application Service
    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 €29 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 (€29). It gives you a documented expert assessment of your case in 2 to 3 business days, and the €29 comes off an application afterwards. With Application Service (€549), we write the full application: cover letter, dossier strategy + document checklist. Your employer signs and posts it. With Premium Application Service (€999) we do the whole application, from the cover letter to the filing. 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.
    Pricing
    What do I get for the €29 Expert Check?
    An actual 30% ruling expert goes through your case + profile and sends you a written assessment within 2 to 3 business days. If you continue with an application afterwards, the €29 comes off the price. Start with the 30% Check first if you haven't yet.
    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 (€29): 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 (€549): 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.
    • Premium Application Service (€999): Full refund within 3 days of payment, provided kickoff has not begun. Once kickoff begins, the service is non-refundable as work is underway.

    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?

    The free 30% check takes 3 minutes and points you to the right service.

    Take the 30% eligibility check