Non-compete clauses (non-concurrentiebeding) for expats
When a non-compete is enforceable and how it affects job moves.
Last updated 25 June 2026
A non-compete clause in a fixed-term contract is only valid if the employer can demonstrate a substantial business interest in writing at the time of signing. Broad geographic or time restrictions are frequently challenged in Dutch courts. As an expat, your 30% ruling may affect portability to new employers — review any non-compete before signing and before resigning.
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