Self-Employment Act (draft bill)
- Deadline
- 29 October 2026
- Sectors
- Self-employed / freelance services
- Provinces
- Throughout the Netherlands
What is happening
The government published the draft on 1 October 2026 for public consultation, which closes on 29 October 2026. Intended start date 1 January 2028, not yet final. Contains an independence test for the business and a separate test per assignment.
Why it matters
Will determine whether you are seen as self-employed, per business and per assignment.
What you can do
Read the draft and respond via the public consultation before 29 October 2026 if you wish.
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