Are you looking to host a staff party at your own location? Did you know that an important regulation has been introduced? We don’t want to scare you off, but we’d like to explain it a bit more. Are you familiar with the WKR regulation? Then scroll down quickly to see our staff party packages for your own location. In the sidebar on the right, we’ll explore whether the work-related expenses scheme actually works out more cost-effectively than holding the staff party at an external venue. Once you’ve read the section, you’ll realize it’s very difficult to take a definitive stance (especially since the way the tax authorities handle this matter in practice may change over time. Although we can’t provide a clear answer to the question ourselves, we do have various staff party concepts on this page (such as a 90s-themed company party) that can all be organized at the company’s location and could therefore potentially be WKR-friendly.
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Includes venue, DJ, decorations, party manager, and welcome drinks
At this '90s-themed party, you'll travel back together to a time when a Nokia 3310 was indestructible, MSN seemed more…
Includes a BBQ and professional entertainers
Sunshine, a delicious barbecue, and a healthy dose of nostalgia… that’s really all you need for a successful company outing.…
Includes venue, DJ, party planner, decorations, invitations, and welcome drinks
Are you ready for an evening full of nostalgia, hilarious challenges, and debates about which era really had the best…
On-site throughout the Netherlands. Also available for very large groups (more than 500 people)
Forget the typical after-work get-together where everyone starts talking about work again after fifteen minutes. With VR Entertainment, your company…
Looking for an activity where even the coworker who usually goes home first suddenly finds themselves singing along at the…
Includes venue, DJ, party planner, decorations, invitations, and welcome drinks
A '70s, '80s, '90s, and '00s-themed party is much more than just an evening of listening to music. It’s a…
Includes venue, DJ, party planner, decorations, invitations, and welcome drinks
Dig those baggy jeans out of your closet, practice the Macarena, and get ready for a Christmas party like you’ve…
Professional aftermovie starting at €800
A staff party always goes by faster than you think. Weeks of preparation go into it; the party committee runs…
Includes: entertainment, DJ, lighting and sound, après-ski games, event styling, welcome drink, 100% WKR-compliant
Did this year’s ski vacation get pushed aside for a meeting in Conference Room 2? Don’t worry—the Après-Ski Party is…
A maximum of 350 participants.
You don’t have to have ever been on skis to know what winter sports are really all about: après-ski. Fun,…
Includes venue, DJ, party planner, decorations, invitations, and welcome drinks
Dig out your baggy jeans, set your old MP3 player to "nostalgia" mode, and get ready for a night full…
From outdoor Christmas parties with winter market stalls to indoor winter-themed parties
Organizing a company get-together at your own location? That’s not only fun, but also smart. Because when the get-together takes…
Is hosting a staff party at your own location really more cost-effective under the WKR? This is an important question for any business owner who is about to organize a staff party to further strengthen the sense of team spirit. What exactly is the Work-Related Expense Scheme (WKR) again? The WKR consolidates all regulations regarding employee benefits (staff parties, bicycle plans, holiday gift baskets, etc.) into a single scheme. There has already been a lot of discussion in the media about how the tax authorities handle this scheme. Key factors include whether the staff party is predominantly business-related or predominantly recreational in nature (source: eventbranche) and also whether the party takes place at the company’s own location or at an external venue. According to the WKR, staff parties held at the company’s own location would be treated more favorably for tax purposes than comparable parties held at an external venue. The tax authorities have since reportedly eliminated this difference (source: PwC) . As a business owner, how should you now handle the work-related expenses scheme and the organization of your staff party? How should you navigate the interplay between the WKR and the tax authority’s interpretation? Given the complexity of the scheme and the constant changes associated with it, we recommend that you always consult your financial advisor on this matter.
A company party held on-site isn’t just fun—it can also be surprisingly budget-friendly. Did you know that, under certain conditions, a staff party held at the workplace may fall outside the “free space” of the Work-Related Expenses Scheme (WKR)? That means no 80% final tax—and therefore more budget for the things that really make your colleagues happy. Think of better catering, a live band, a cocktail bar, or just one more platter of bitterballen. And let’s be honest: if you have to choose between paying extra taxes or ordering extra desserts, the choice is usually a no-brainer.
The best part is that hosting a company party at your own location no longer means simply decorating the cafeteria with a few streamers and a Bluetooth speaker. Before you know it, the parking lot turns into a festival grounds, the factory floor into an après-ski lodge, or the conference room into a casino where the CEO is frantically trying to hit the jackpot. All that’s left is to move the printer aside to make room for the dance floor. Meanwhile, everyone enjoys good food, drinks, and fun entertainment. Colleagues who normally only speak to each other during a Teams meeting are suddenly singing together, dancing, or enthusiastically playing a quiz game. And of course, there’s always that one colleague who says beforehand, “I’m really only staying for an hour.” Three hours later, that same colleague is still requesting songs from the DJ. So a company party at your own location isn’t just practical and festive—it can also be financially attractive, depending on the tax conditions. This leaves more room to make the party truly special. And trust us: colleagues usually remember a great atmosphere, delicious snacks, and a successful evening just a little longer than a perfectly filled-out tax return.
