Important changes to Dutch migration law: Intra-Corporate Transfers and its effect on the Highly Skilled Migrant Scheme
On 29 November, Dutch migration laws will change with the introduction of a new Intra-Corporate Transfer (“ICT”) system. Multinationals located outside the EU can obtain residence permits for their employees who are transferred to an entity of the same company within the EU. The Dutch ICT rules are the implementation of EU Directive 2014/66/EU, and with the implementation of this directive, the Highly Skilled Migrant system will see some major changes. What is an Intra-Corporate Transfer? Companies based outside the EU can apply for an ICT-permit for employees who are temporarily posted to a group entity within the EU . Eligible for an ICT-permit are managers, specialists and trainees. What will the new Intra-Corporate Transfer system look like? The new Intra-Corporate Transfer regulations provide companies with more flexibility with respect to intra-EU mobility. Other noteworthy changes include: The ICT-regulations apply to intra-corporate transfers of employees w...