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Denian Wielhouwer

Corporate lawyer in corporate law & business expert

Denian Wielhouwer

Annelore Hendriks

Corporate lawyer, corporate law, administrative law

Annelore Hendriks

Ilja van Driel

Corporate law attorney, employment law

Ilja van Driel

Jaime Boogaers

Corporate law, ICT & privacy law, energy law attorney

Jaime Boogaers
Custom choices

Which choices determine the content?

The appropriate substantiation depends on your situation. Answer the questions below before submitting the request.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
What is the reason for the reduction? A start-up phase, structural loss, part-time work, or a demonstrably lower market wage each require different substantiation.
Which period does this concern? A request for the current year works differently than a correction after the fact; submit on time to avoid disputes regarding amounts already paid.
Is there a loss or a capital deficit? In the event of a loss or an impending liquidity shortage, the continuity of the BV can constitute an independent ground for reduction.
What comparable wage applies? Determine the most comparable employment relationship to substantiate the deviation from the statutory standard.
Are you submitting yourself or through an advisor? Submitting via an authorized representative requires authorization and correct registration in the name of the party concerned to avoid delays.
Clauses and provisions

Which components should be included in a request for a reduction of the director's salary?

A convincing request contains all the information the Tax and Customs Administration needs to assess your substantiation. The components below together form a complete and verifiable request.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Details of the director/major shareholder and the company Always Name, BSN, name of the BV and tax number, so that the request is linked to the correct taxpayer.
Period in question Always The year or years for which you are requesting a lower customary wage, with start and end dates.
Proposed salary Always The amount you wish to apply instead of the statutory standard, with calculation.
Justification of the deviation Always The actual reason: start-up loss, structural loss, part-time work, or lower market value of the labor.
Supporting figures and documents For financial reasons Profit and loss account, forecast, or annual figures supporting the lower wage.
benchmark Upon reliance on market wage Substantiation with comparable employment relationships or industry figures for the most comparable position.
Request and signature Always Explicit request for consent, place, date, and signature of the director-major shareholder or authorized representative.
Use in practice

How do you use this document correctly?

The request will only take effect if you submit it on time, completely, and with verifiable proof. Follow the steps below.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
Before or in the current financial year Draft the request and submit it to your tax office Submitting early prevents overpayments from being processed and needing to be corrected.
Upon submission Attach the supporting figures and documents Without evidence, the Tax and Customs Administration will not assess the request on its merits.
After submission Keep the request and the acknowledgment of receipt in your records You must be able to demonstrate the deviation during an inspection at a later date.
In the event of a change in the situation Update the salary and submit a new request if necessary Once permitted, a reduction does not automatically apply to subsequent years with different figures.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes

The errors listed below lead to the rejection of the request or to an additional assessment with tax interest. Avoid them with careful preparation.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
No or meager substantiation The Tax and Customs Administration rejects the request or applies the statutory standard after all Substantiate the deviation with concrete figures and documents.
Unilaterally reduce wages without request Additional assessment on the difference with tax interest and possibly a fine Ask for approval in advance and only lower after confirmation.
Submit request late It is difficult to correct the wages already paid retroactively Submit the request before or early in the relevant year.
No comparable position as a benchmark The substantiation of the market wage is not verifiable Choose demonstrably comparable employment as a reference.
Do not save request You cannot prove the appointment at a later check-up Archive request, attachments, and response from the Tax and Customs Administration.
Risk profile

What is your situation and what do you pay attention to?

The approach varies depending on the situation. Identify your case below and pay attention to the corresponding point of attention.

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
Start-up BV The company has just started up and is not yet making any or limited profit Justify the lower wage with the transitional phase and realistic forecasts.
Structural loss The private limited company is suffering persistent losses or has a liquidity shortage Link the reduction to the continuity and equity of the company.
Part-time director/major shareholder You work for the BV for only part of the week Calculate the wage pro rata to the actual scope of work.
Lower market wage The labor demonstrably has a lower market value than the norm Substantiate with comparable employment or industry figures.
Additional documents

When is this document not enough?

Sometimes more than just the salary level is at play. In the situations below, a supplementary document or advice is advisable.

Situation Supplementary document Why
Situation Related document Explanation
You perform work through a holding or management structure Management Agreement Record the management fee and duties between the holding company and the operating company in writing.
There are multiple shareholders or director-major shareholders Shareholders' Agreement Make agreements between the shareholders regarding remuneration, profit distribution, and control.
Your question is complex or tax-legal Legal assistance Have your situation assessed before making arrangements with the Tax and Customs Administration.
Explanation of this document

Drafting a request for a reduction in the director's salary, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what a request for a reduction of the director's salary entails, when they are needed, and which risks they must cover. Therefore, we explain below what this document entails, what you should pay attention to, and why customized legal advice is important.

What is a request for a reduction of the director's salary?
A request for a reduction of the Director-Major Shareholder salary is the formal application submitted by a Director-Major Shareholder to the Tax and Customs Administration to temporarily or permanently reduce the customary salary. Pursuant to Article 12a of the Income Tax Act 1964, a Director-Major Shareholder is obliged to pay themselves a customary salary of at least the highest of three standards: 75% of the salary from the most comparable employment, the salary of the company's highest-earning employee, or the statutory minimum (€56,000 in 2025). A reduction below this minimum is only possible if the Director-Major Shareholder demonstrates that the company is in financial difficulties, that there is no profit to finance the customary salary, or that the most comparable employment justifies a lower salary. Our lawyers will draft a request for a reduction of the Director-Major Shareholder salary for you that correctly substantiates the financial circumstances, provides a legal justification for the deviation from the customary salary regulations, and minimizes the risk of corrections by the Tax and Customs Administration.
When is a reduction of the director's salary permitted?
The Tax and Customs Administration permits a reduction of the customary salary in a limited number of circumstances. For a loss-making enterprise: if the company has insufficient liquid assets or profit to pay the full customary salary, the salary may be reduced to the level the company can actually afford. For a start-up enterprise: for the first three years after incorporation, the customary salary may be set at the minimum wage. For an enterprise under special circumstances — seasonal work, temporary standstill — a temporary reduction may be agreed upon. Your request must substantiate the financial circumstances with annual figures, liquidity statements, and forecasts. Our lawyers draft a request that passes the Tax and Customs Administration test.
How does it work at MKBjuristen?
After a brief intake regarding the company's financial situation, our lawyers draft a request for a reduction of the director's salary that correctly substantiates the financial circumstances, legally justifies the deviation from the customary salary scheme, and minimizes the risk of correction.
Are you unsure whether your document is legally correct? We would be happy to assess the sensible course of action: drafting, reviewing, or amending.
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