Dutch Umbrrela Companies??? HELP!

[Gordon Gecko]

Anybody previously contracted in Holland? If so, any recommendations on Umbrella companies greatfully received. The company I will be working through recommended iTecs who charge 330 euros a month plus an additional 330 euros just to apply for the 30% income ruling. 4.3k fees for a year....excessive in the extreme.

many thanks!

[Sockpuppet]

Have you considered phoning to tell them "I could dump this stock just to burn your ass but I happen to want the company".

[Gordon Gecko]

I was going to go with 'greed is good' or 'lunch is for wimps' but I think I prefer your reference.

[padinka]

Alternatives...

Yes,

they tend to rip people off over here, it works out as another 2 Euros per hour off the rate. Plus you'll probably find that the agency has 'shares' in the payroll company too.

I suggest looking at Source [http://www.source.nl/] (not really an umbrella, but very professional) and also Corso [http://www.corso.nl/]

Also, I've never been charged anything for applying for the 30% ruling. Tell them to take a hike...

Padinka

[DS23]

click on search
type in ITECS
and go

there are not that many threads to read.

what you will find is that dutch and myself are as one on this and dutch said it best with regards to using itecs:

"It would be better to get all your money you earn from contracting and give it to a tramp to safe keep and manage for you."

are expenses included in your rate or not? you probably won't be able to get the 30% ruling AND expenses - it is usually either / or.

[el duder]

yeah i worked in Holland.

My advice to you....dont do it.