Developing new products, machines or production processes can be very expensive. In the Netherlands, you can reduce these costs with the WBSO subsidy, which is intended to encourage R&D activities and drive technological progress.

The WBSO advies is a tax scheme that subsidizes research and development (R&D) work through a reduction in payroll taxes. It is available for all Dutch companies, including sole proprietorships and partnerships and is applicable to product development, software development and technical scientific research. The WBSO can be settled in two ways, either as a flat-rate reduction of payroll tax or based on actual costs and expenses.

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Which method to choose is largely dependent on the project in question and your company’s legal structure. In addition, there are a number of other factors to take into account, such as the number of R&D employees and whether or not the project involves prototype development.

After the WBSO is allocated, it is important to keep meticulous records of all R&D activities, including time administration and logging the development process. This is crucial for compliance and in the event of an inspection by RVO.

Many companies opt for the convenience of an external advisor to manage their WBSO application. These specialists can prepare the application, advise on the administration and support you in preparing for inspections by RVO. However, they often charge significant fees, which can erode the financial benefits of the subsidy. Prosuma offers a transparent and affordable alternative. We guide you through the entire process and provide an overview of your potential savings.