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Grants, legislation and regulations

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We help keep you up to date on all the latest developments when it comes to grants, legislation and regulations by:

  • Providing an overview of the latest rules on grants and tax relief.
  • Updating you on the latest legislation and regulations about sustainability issues, such as the CSRD.

An overview of grants and tax relief schemes

Business premises

There are various ways that you could qualify for grants when building new, sustainable commercial properties or making sustainable renovations to an existing building. Our Grant Expertise team can help you with this.

Read more about Grant Expertise (in Dutch)
Solar panels

There are various grants for solar panels, but it can be difficult to work out which corporate grant for solar panels applies to your business. That’s why we’re happy to explain a bit more about each grant and put you in touch with our specialists.

The Energy Investment Allowance (EIA)

The Energy Investment Allowance is available to business owners who invest in solar panels or other energy-saving capital assets. This credit reduces your (income) tax bill.

The Small projects investment credit (KIA)

The Small projects investment credit makes it possible for you to deduct up to 28% of the sum invested from your taxable profit.

The Sustainable Energy Investment Subsidy (ISDE)

The Sustainable Energy Investment Subsidy is available to small and medium-sized businesses (including the self-employed). This grant is intended for small-business connections.

The Sustainable Energy Production Subsidy Scheme (SDE++)

This scheme is intended for major corporate connections. The grant refunds the ‘unprofitable top margin’ for the energy generated for 15 years. You can apply for it twice a year. 

All you need to know about grants for business solar panels (in Dutch)
Capital assets

There are various ways of earning tax relief if you invest in sustainable capital assets. 

Take a look at our tips (in Dutch)
Electric vehicles

More and more businesses are switching to electric vehicles, especially given the introduction of zero-emission zones in the Netherlands (from 1 January 2025). Luckily, the government is encouraging the switch to electric vehicles by providing all kinds of grants. We’ve made a list of grants that may benefit business owners and the conditions and considerations that should be taken into account. 

More about grants and conditions (in Dutch)

An overview of grants and tax relief schemes

Business premises
Solar panels
Capital assets
Electric vehicles

Business premises

There are various ways that you could qualify for grants when building new, sustainable commercial properties or making sustainable renovations to an existing building. Our Grant Expertise team can help you with this.

Read more about Grant Expertise (in Dutch)

Solar panels

There are various grants for solar panels, but it can be difficult to work out which corporate grant for solar panels applies to your business. That’s why we’re happy to explain a bit more about each grant and put you in touch with our specialists.

The Energy Investment Allowance (EIA)

The Energy Investment Allowance is available to business owners who invest in solar panels or other energy-saving capital assets. This credit reduces your (income) tax bill.

The Small projects investment credit (KIA)

The Small projects investment credit makes it possible for you to deduct up to 28% of the sum invested from your taxable profit.

The Sustainable Energy Investment Subsidy (ISDE)

The Sustainable Energy Investment Subsidy is available to small and medium-sized businesses (including the self-employed). This grant is intended for small-business connections.

The Sustainable Energy Production Subsidy Scheme (SDE++)

This scheme is intended for major corporate connections. The grant refunds the ‘unprofitable top margin’ for the energy generated for 15 years. You can apply for it twice a year. 

All you need to know about grants for business solar panels (in Dutch)

Capital assets

There are various ways of earning tax relief if you invest in sustainable capital assets. 

Take a look at our tips (in Dutch)

Electric vehicles

More and more businesses are switching to electric vehicles, especially given the introduction of zero-emission zones in the Netherlands (from 1 January 2025). Luckily, the government is encouraging the switch to electric vehicles by providing all kinds of grants. We’ve made a list of grants that may benefit business owners and the conditions and considerations that should be taken into account. 

More about grants and conditions (in Dutch)

Sustainability legislation and regulations

Energy-saving obligation

If you consume over 50,000 kWh of electricity and/or 25,000m3 of natural gas per year, you’re probably required to save energy and report on the measures you’ve taken. This means that you must introduce energy-saving measures with a payback period of five years or less. 

More about the energy-saving plan (in Dutch)

Zero-emission zones

As of 1 January 2025, various cities in the Netherlands will be introducing zero-emission zones. Read more about the challenges and solutions for owners of small and medium-sized businesses. 

Take a look at the challenges and solutions (in Dutch)

Your premises’ energy label in 2023

  • Energy label C compulsory for offices of 100m2 and above
  • Estimate your energy label
  • Avoid unpleasant surprises, find out about the legislation and regulations. 
Apply for an energy label (in Dutch)

Laws and regulations when making your business premises more sustainable

Businesses must become more sustainable, and the same goes for business premises. There are mandatory laws and regulations that make certain measures compulsory. We’ve compiled a list of five current obligations you need to fulfil when improving sustainability. We’ve also outlined three additional guidelines, which go some way to explaining what you can expect in the future. 

Everything you need to know about the CSRD

What is the CSRD exactly?

CSRD stands for Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. This European directive is part of the European Green Deal, and makes it compulsory for businesses to report on their sustainability status. Listed companies will be obliged to report on the 2024 financial year in 2025. This information is becoming increasingly important to clients, investors, regulators and other stakeholders.

More information about the CSRD (in Dutch)

When will the CSRD regulations come into force?

The group of companies directly expected to comply with the CSRD is gradually increasing every year.

The CSRD has been operating since 1 January 2024 for companies that were previously subject to the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). As of 2025, sustainability reporting will be compulsory for all major companies. A company is termed ‘major’ if it satisfies two of the following criteria:

  • Over 250 employees
  • Over €50 million turnover per year
  • Over €25 million on the balance sheet

The CSRD will apply to listed SMEs from 1 January 2026. Non-listed SMEs are expected to follow suit later.

Will the CSRD affect me too?

The CSRD could affect you directly and indirectly.

Directly
The group of companies directly expected to comply with the CSRD is gradually increasing every year. The CSRD has been operating since 1 January 2024 for companies that were previously subject to the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). As of 2025, sustainability reporting will be compulsory for all major companies. A company is termed ‘major’ if it satisfies two of the following criteria:

  • Over 250 employees
  • Over €50 million turnover per year
  • Over €25 million on the balance sheet

The CSRD will apply to listed SMEs from 1 January 2026. Non-listed SMEs are expected to follow suit later.

Indirectly
You might not have to compile a sustainability report for the time being. But you can already expect questions from larger companies about the products that you supply them with. For example, they’ll want to know how your product is made and whether you follow responsible practices. Major companies will have to be stricter with their suppliers and service providers in order to satisfy the directive themselves.

What is ESG information?

Non-financial information relating to sustainability is also known as ESG information. ESG refers to three main themes, which can be used to measure the impact of a company: Environmental (e.g. climate change), Social (e.g. working conditions) and Governance (e.g. management structure).

What does a CSRD report look like?

The CSRD is an EU directive and as such, comes under European legislation. All sustainability reports must satisfy the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). These standards state exactly which sustainability aspects must feature in the report, ensuring that everyone compiles sustainability reports in the same way.

How do you submit a CSRD report?

Companies need to submit the report through an online portal and it must have been audited by an external statutory auditor, such as your accountant.

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How can we support you?

Personalised sustainable solutions

All the products and services that help your business do its bit towards a better world.

Overview of our services (in Dutch)

Arrange an appointment

Online appointment with an expert to discuss sustainability. Quick and whenever it suits you.

Please contact me