Social regulations

An external consultant may work for your organisation either through his own company, supplied by a third party or directly contracted to your company. Whichever way you choose to hire a consultant there will always be an obligation to pay social premiums. There are a number of misconceptions with regard to the hiring of external consultants. Commonly the concept that a consultant working through his/her own company is not liable to pay WW and WAO premiums (unemployment and disability contributions). However, as soon as a consultant personally carries out labour on behalf of the client then the client is, in most cases, liable for the payment of social premiums. Even a tax office statement regarding the consultant’s independent employment status (VAR) does not release you from this obligation. Corso Contracting can assess this situation and offer your company the best solution. Also we can assess all procedures related to the `Poortwachter´ employment regulations and for cases where permanent disability is imminent (obligatory since 2003) a suitable procedure can be included in our service.