Key Terminology of WBSO: Understanding Important Terms

Key Terminology of WBSO: Understanding Important Terms

Understanding the key terms associated with the WBSO program is essential for businesses looking to participate. Below are the most important terms you should be familiar with:

  • S&O (Speur- en Ontwikkelingswerk): The Dutch term for R&D (Research and Development) activities, which are aimed at creating new products, services, or processes, or improving existing ones through scientific and technological innovation. These activities are at the core of the WBSO program.
  • Wage Tax Reduction: A financial relief provided under the WBSO in the form of reduced wage tax and national insurance contributions for employees engaged in S&O activities. This reduction helps companies lower the costs associated with innovation.
  • Forfaitary Costs: Standardized costs predetermined by the Dutch government for specific types of R&D (S&O) activities. These forfaitary costs make it easier for companies to calculate their tax reductions without the need for detailed documentation of every expense.
  • Actual Costs: The real expenses a company incurs during S&O activities. Companies can use these actual costs, under certain conditions, to calculate their wage tax reduction if they do not wish to use forfaitary costs.
  • Self-Employed Individuals: Entrepreneurs who conduct S&O activities independently. They can also benefit from the WBSO program through a reduction in their tax liabilities, making it easier for them to innovate and contribute to technological advancements.
  • RVO (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland): The Dutch governmental agency responsible for overseeing the WBSO subsidy. Companies submit their WBSO applications to the RVO for approval and guidance on their eligibility.
  • WBSO Declaration: The official document issued by the RVO once a company’s WBSO application is approved. This declaration outlines the approved R&D activities and the applicable wage tax reductions. It is required to claim the wage tax relief from the Dutch tax authorities.
  • R&D Hours: The number of hours employees spend on S&O activities. Companies need to track these hours accurately to claim the correct wage tax reduction. R&D hours can be reported using standardized hourly rates (forfaitary costs) or actual costs incurred.
  • Innovation Box: A corporate tax regime that complements the WBSO subsidy. Companies that qualify for WBSO and generate income from R&D projects can apply for the Innovation Box regime, which reduces the corporate tax rate on profits derived from intellectual property (IP) developed through R&D activities.
  • R&D Projects: Specific projects within a company that qualify for WBSO benefits. These projects must focus on creating new technical products, production processes, or software, and should involve technical risks or uncertainties.
  • Technical Risks and Uncertainties: A key criterion for WBSO eligibility. Companies must demonstrate that their R&D projects involve challenges that require innovative solutions, meaning the outcome of the project is uncertain and not guaranteed using existing knowledge or technologies.
  • WBSO Application Window: WBSO applications can be submitted throughout the year, with several deadlines for each quarter. Businesses must submit their applications before starting their R&D projects to qualify for benefits. Late applications are not accepted.
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