You may work as a prostitute in the Netherlands if you are over the age of You must also satisfy a number of conditions, which depend on your country of origin. If you are a citizen of one of the countries within the European Economic Area EEA or Switzerland, you may work in the sex industry as a paid employee or a freelancer.
You will need a valid identification card. This is a package of standard working conditions. A business owner who wishes to apply this system must obtain an advance tax ruling regarding prostitution from the Tax and Customs Administration Belastingdienst. If you are from outside the EEA, you may only work in the sex industry as a freelancer. Are you being exploited or working as a prostitute against your will? Or do you know someone who is involved in this?
Ask for You can contact the Inspectorate SZW if you have any questions or complaints about unsafe working conditions. The Community If you are a victim of forced prostitution, there are a number of agencies you can turn to for help or assistance. You can always Search within English part of Government. Am I allowed to work as a prostitute in the Netherlands?
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