Netherlands Freelancer (DAFT) & Remote Worker Visa Training

Course Description

The Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) offers one of Europe's most accessible self-employment routes, allowing US passport holders to obtain Netherlands residence as a freelancer with a minimum €4,500 investment in a Dutch business. For non-US nationals, the Netherlands Self-Employment Visa offers an alternative with a points-based assessment system. Both routes lead to the same Dutch residence permit. This course covers the DAFT application process, KvK business registration, Dutch tax obligations, and the pathway to permanent residence a premium course for consultants serving North American digital professionals.

What You'll Learn?

• Modules
  Module 1: Netherlands Self-Employment Visa Framework
  Dutch immigration routes for freelancers, DAFT vs standard self-employment permit, IND's assessment role, Dutch labour market and business culture overview, and eligibility requirements comparison.
  
  Module 2: DAFT Visa for US Nationals Complete Process
  DAFT Treaty legal basis, €4,500 minimum capital requirement, business plan preparation, sole proprietor vs BV structure, application at Dutch consulate in the US, and IND processing after arrival.
  
  Module 3: Business Registration with KvK & Bank Account
  KVK (Chamber of Commerce) registration online and in person, BSN (citizen service number) at municipality, business bank account requirements, accounting software setup, and invoicing requirements.
  
  Module 4: Tax Obligations & 30% Ruling
  Dutch income tax bands, BTW (VAT) registration and quarterly filing, 30% tax ruling for qualified expats (salary-based), Belastingdienst registration, annual tax return process, and self-employed deductions.
  
  Module 5: Family Members & Partner Visa
  Spouse and dependent child inclusion, partner residence permit requirements, spouse work rights, school enrolment for children, and income assessment for family applications.
  
  Module 6: Renewals, PR Pathway & Case Studies
  2-year permit renewal with income review, IND renewal conditions, pathway to Dutch permanent residence after 5 years, citizenship options, and real DAFT and self-employment case walkthroughs.