Who are we
Artiestenverloningen has been providing artist pay since 1993. This makes us the first company to specialize in this specific sector. We know all the ins and outs of paying artists and other performers. You've come to the right place. We offer competitive rates, always considering what's best for you.
Since 1993, Artiestenverloningen provides payroll services to professionals working in the cultural sector. We are the first company that specialized in this particular sector. We know all the ins and outs of payrolling artists and freelancers, so you’ve come to the right place. We offer low rates and always look for personal solutions.
History
The story of our company starts in 1992 during the first edition of Jazz by Duurstede, a renowed jazz festival in the beautiful Dutch town of Wijk bij Duurstede. Back then, the festival relied entirely on volunteers and the founders of the festival – Jan and Aline van Dam- did most of the organization themselves. Besides organizing the festival, activities ranged from programming to sponsorship; stage management to salary payments. The latter proved very succesful. Artists were pleasantly surprised by the annual tax statement they received after the festival, which was unique back then.
By popular demand, Jan and Aline decided to provide payroll services besides organizing the festival. The company that was set up for this purpose was Van Dam Service. Demand in payroll services in the cultural sector increased. When trade unions NTB and FNV KIEM advised their members to use Van Dam Service, the former home office outgrew itself.
For easy recognition, the company was renamed into Artiestenverloningen. The services were extended to payrolling all other (non-artistic) activities within the cultural sector. Artiestenverloningen became the largest payroll company of the sector.
Founder Jan van Dam
On Friday, September 22, 2023, founder Jan van Dam passed away after a short but serious illness.
Because Jan's IT background made him adept at programming, he developed his own program for the business, and they still use their own software to this day. Over the years, all the children worked in the business, and today, daughter Maaike and her husband Guy are still active, along with Aline.
Company structure
Artiestenverloningen consists of the following companies:
Artiestenverloningen
Artiestenverloningen provides payroll services via the artist arrangement for VAT-registered clients.
Stichting Artiestenverloningen/OpMaat
Artiestenverloningen/OpMaat provides payroll services via the artists arrangement for clients that are not subject to (pay) VAT, such as certain healthcare facilities, schools, government departments and foundations. Artiestenverloningen/OpMaat only charges VAT for administration costs.
Why Artiestenverloningen?
- Low rates
- Service with a personal touch
- Easy online payroll services
- Professional customer support
- Collaboration with Kunstenbond (trade union) and tax experts
- Invoices also for foreign artists and foreign clients
- Invoices without BTW (VAT) for clients that are not subject to BTW (VAT)