Polestar for expats—Move into an era of new opportunities

'Bijtelling’ is a Dutch tax rule for employees who use a company car for private trips. If you drive a company-owned car and use it privately for more than 500 km per year, a percentage of the car’s catalogue value is added to your taxable income.  

In 2025 this is 17% for the first €30,000 and 18% above that, while in 2026 it will be 18% for the entire catalogue value. If you’re financing or owning the car privately, 'bijtelling' does not apply. 

You need to be registered as living at a Dutch address and you will need the following documents: 

- A valid passport 
- A valid driving license 
- A permanent or temporary employment contract

This depends on the length of your stay and on the type of documentation you currently have.  
1. If you have a driving licence issued in one of the countries in the European Union (EU) or within the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), you can legally drive within the Netherlands, as long as the licence doesn’t expire within fifteen years.

2. If you have a driving licence from a country outside the EU or EFTA, your licence is valid for six months after you register in the Netherlands. You must convert it to a Dutch driving licence before the end of this period or you will have to take a Dutch driving test.  

There are four different ways to finance your Polestar: Polestar Leasing, Polestar Finance or a direct payment. You can read more about our financing options here.

The Bureau Krediet Registratie is the Dutch Credit Registration office. You will only need to be registered with BKR if you choose to finance your Polestar through Private lease or Private finance. This will happen automatically.

You will need a valid passport and driving licence, and your two most recent pay slips.

No, only new Polestar cars are available for this option. However, Polestar pre-owned cars can be purchased through third-party financing.