Do It Yourself — With a Specialist's Toolkit
DIY Expat Scheme Application Package
Apply for the expat scheme (former 30% ruling) yourself — using templates drafted by an immigration law specialist, personalised with your details. All the quality, a fraction of the cost.
Online ordering opens shortly. In the meantime, take the free check or get in touch.
How it works
Check your eligibility
Take the free pre-assessment first. The DIY package is designed for straightforward cases.
Order the package
Pay securely online. You'll receive a short intake form asking for the details we need (about 10 minutes).
Your personal portal opens
Sign in to your portal, fill in your details once, and your personalised cover letter, addendum, checklists, and instructions are generated — ready to print. Come back any time.
Sign and send
You and your employer sign, you attach the documents, and you send the application to the Tax Authorities yourself.
What's in the package
Submitting the expat scheme application is free — what trips people up is incomplete or non-compliant paperwork. Everything below removes that guesswork.
Personalised cover letter
A specialist-drafted letter to the Tax Authorities, filled in with your details.
Expat scheme addendum
The employer agreement the Tax Authorities expect to see — ready to sign.
CV checklist & online CV check
So a non-compliant CV doesn't cause delays.
The official application form
We point you to the latest official English form of the Belastingdienst, with guidance for each section.
Document checklist
Exactly which attachments to include for your situation.
Step-by-step filing instructions
Where to send everything, how to sign, and what happens next.
⚠️ Do-it-yourself means exactly that
The DIY package gives you specialist-prepared documents and instructions, but your individual file is not reviewed before you send it. You remain fully responsible for the correctness of the information you provide and the completeness of the application you submit. Want a specialist to check and file everything for you? Choose the Full Application — the DIY fee is deducted if you upgrade within 30 days.
Final Check add-on — €99 excl. VAT
Peace of mind without the full service: we review your completed file oncebefore you send it, and flag or supply anything that's missing. One full review round — though no in-depth advice on your situation and no follow-up Q&A.
DIY is a good fit if…
- ✓Your free assessment came back clear — no red flags
- ✓Your employer is ready to co-sign the application
- ✓You're comfortable handling the paperwork yourself
Choose the Full Review instead if…
- →Your assessment flagged anything to look into
- →Your situation has any added complexity — previous ties to the Netherlands, a border region, an employer switch, or you've already started working
- →You'd simply rather have it reviewed and filed for you
Common questions
Is the official application form included?
Yes — we point you directly to the official English-language application form of the Belastingdienst (the Dutch Tax Authorities); it's updated every year, and we walk you through every section. That way you always file the current version.
Do you check my application before I send it?
Not by default — that's what keeps the DIY price low, and you remain fully responsible for the correctness and completeness of your file. Want a check anyway? Add the Final Check (€99): one full review of your completed file in which we flag or supply missing items — though without in-depth advice on your situation or follow-up Q&A. For full certainty, choose the Full Application; the DIY fee is deducted if you upgrade within 30 days.
What if I get stuck halfway?
You can upgrade to the Full Specialist Review & Filing at any time — the €249 you paid for the DIY package is deducted from the full-service fee.
How long does the whole process take?
Preparing your package takes days, not weeks. After you submit, the Tax Authorities typically take around 8 weeks to decide. Mind the deadline: to benefit from day one, the application must be filed within 4 months of your first working day.
Does the package guarantee approval?
No one can guarantee a decision by the Tax Authorities. What the package does is eliminate the most common self-filing mistakes: missing documents, a non-compliant CV, and an incomplete form.
Ready to apply?
Online ordering opens shortly. Get in touch if you'd like to be notified when the DIY package goes live.