Case Studies
International Issues in Practice
International operations often raise issues that affect both the organization and the people within it. Tax structures, international mobility, social security, and governance are frequently intertwined in this context.
The cases below illustrate how Nassau supports organizations and professionals in complex international situations. In each example, we combine corporate tax and global mobility into a single integrated approach.
Our approach follows the Nassau Navigator:
Listen
Gain insight into the question, the context, and the relevant circumstances.
Analysis
Determining the right direction, with a comprehensive assessment of tax and global mobility.
Hands-on implementation
Ensuring that solutions are designed to be practical and are actually implemented.
This approach provides clarity and allows international activities to be carefully organized.
Nassau cases
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Cross-border posting within a corporate structure
A German parent company assigns a senior manager to a Dutch subsidiary. The employment contract remains formally with the German entity, while the manager actually performs all of his work in the Netherlands. The labor costs are charged to the Dutch company using a cost-plus system.
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Private equity manager with carried interest
A fund manager residing in the Netherlands participates in a Luxembourg-based fund structure with investments in multiple jurisdictions. In addition to a fixed management fee, he receives carried interest. The proceeds flow through a foreign holding company to his Dutch personal holding company.
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Digital nomad with a Dutch management company
A director and majority shareholder has his holding company and operating company in the Netherlands, but actually spends most of his time in Spain and Portugal. He performs work for international clients without a fixed physical workplace. His salary is paid by the Dutch BV.
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Family with international real estate assets
A family residing in the Netherlands owns real estate in France, Portugal, and the United Arab Emirates. Some of the properties are held privately, while others are managed through foreign companies. The family is considering transferring its assets to the next generation.
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Startup with employees in multiple countries but no local entity
A Dutch tech startup has employees in Italy, Poland, and Canada who work from home. Their employment contracts are with the Dutch BV, even though the company does not have its own legal entity in those countries. The company is exploring the use of an Employer of Record structure.
