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Thanks @mgbgt1975, that perfectly describes my situation. Companies these days handle lots of data, so they won't risk using your own laptop to access it, regardless if you're their employee or a contractor for them. Well, 'implementing software' is a high level term. In reality it involves a lot of consulting around how you think a certain product should be designed, implemented and then what kind of insights you can provide to the business with that software. So that requires a lot of research and is not a simple instruction provided by them such as 'carry box from A to B'.

I will be implementing software that automates processes of the company or provides useful insights to their business. I will be able to access certain information only through the hardware (laptop) they provide me with. The hardware will be provided because thats the only possible way for anyone to get access to their information.

I am free to decide how I do my job, but is expected of me that when necessary to handle any company-related information, that I do that using their hardware. There are no standard times of availability set or required for my work, I am free to decide on that.

Hi Joost, I will be providing IT-related services for that company. So, I will helping them implement new software related capabilities. The company provides finance related services. I will be working at a location of my liking, so for example at the address that I would register my self employment. The specific nature of the services will be requested on a continuous basis from the company, to which I will also need to report the work that I have done. Does that information help? I'm not completely sure what the definition for 'relationship of authority' means. Many thanks!

Hi all, I have been given an offer by a company that is based in the USA. Since the company does not have a legal representation in the Netherlands, they want me to provide my services as an independent consultant (i.e. contractor). To my understanding, in order to act as an independent consultant, I would need to register myself as a self-employed in the Netherlands (or open a B.V.) and treat that company as one of my customers. I have been in contact with many tax advisors regarding this situation and I keep getting conflicting advice in regards to the false self-employment. The contract provided by the company clearly states the following points: Consultant’s relationship with the Company will be that of an independent contractor and not that of an employee. Consultant shall be solely responsible for determining the method, details and means of performing the Services. In general, the contract makes it clear that there is no treatment in regards to things that are common in a traditional employment, such as business expenses, benefits, etc. I am in control of my work and the ways that I decide to conduct it. Despite that, I do plan to work full-time for that company, although that is not a requirement set by them. They clearly give me the option to work for other companies if I will to do so. Has any of you been in a similar situation and could you share your experiences and steps you decided to follow? I want to make sure that I don't face any surprising tax-related issues in the future. Much appreciated.