Xtroverso Knowledge: Dutch Tax & Compliance Insights

The Loneliness of Speculation: Why Social Capital Still Matters

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 24, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, you’ve said we’ve traded social capital for speculative markets—can you elaborate? What I’m saying is that we’ve shifted our focus from social capital —from investing in people, communities, re...

ASK PAOLO WEEK 7 Paolo Maria Pavan

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 24, 2024 PAOLO MARIA PAVAN

At Xtroverso, we understand that as a freelancer, you're not just a professional in your field – you're also your own IT department, legal team, and data protection officer. Let's dive into how GDPR a...

COMPLIANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 23, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, can you explain what you mean when you say the loss of financial globalization has created a global problem we can now finally address together? When I say that the loss of financial globalizat...

ASK PAOLO WEEK 7 Paolo Maria Pavan

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 23, 2024 PAOLO MARIA PAVAN

In 2024, the Dutch e-commerce world stepped into a new era with the full rollout of the Digital Services Act (DSA)—a regulation that reshapes the rules of the digital marketplace across the Netherland...

COMPLIANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 22, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, you often mention that choosing to live off-grid is not about survival, but rather a realistic approach to life. Could you elaborate on that? When I talk about living off-grid as not just a sur...

ASK PAOLO WEEK 7 Paolo Maria Pavan

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 22, 2024 PAOLO MARIA PAVAN

In today’s digital world, businesses are powered by data, running on files, records, and documents that hold the core of their operations. But here’s the catch: simply storing these digital files isn’...

COMPLIANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 21, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, you often emphasize the value of having an entrepreneurial mindset, even for those who aren't or may never become entrepreneurs. Could you elaborate on that? I believe that having an entreprene...

ASK PAOLO WEEK 7 Paolo Maria Pavan

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 21, 2024 PAOLO MARIA PAVAN

In the digital age, businesses are constantly generating streams of log data from websites, applications, and internal systems. These logs aren’t just digital dust; they’re a goldmine of insights—reve...

COMPLIANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 20, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, you often emphasize the importance of leaving a client transformed from when you first met them. Could you explain what you mean by that? Yes, I strongly believe that every interaction with a c...

ASK PAOLO WEEK 6 Paolo Maria Pavan

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 20, 2024 PAOLO MARIA PAVAN

In Europe’s complex business landscape, compliance has become more than a checklist—it’s a survival strategy, a competitive edge, and a blueprint for resilience. But to truly thrive, you can’t just fo...

COMPLIANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 19, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, can you explain the difference between a contractor and a freelancer? The difference between a contractor and a freelancer is more than just a technicality—it’s about mindset , approach , and a...

ASK PAOLO WEEK 6 Paolo Maria Pavan

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Nov 19, 2024 PAOLO MARIA PAVAN

In the digital age, paper trails are giving way to digital records, but when it comes to legally binding agreements, digitization isn’t as simple as hitting “scan and save.” In Europe, the rules for c...

COMPLIANCE Paolo Maria Pavan