While we can provide transport, bringing your own car is the best financial and personal choice for your stay in the Netherlands.
Effective immediately, we have abolished all daily kilometer deductions. You are paid €0.23 net for every single kilometer driven, door-to-door.
The financial advantage (based on a 100 km daily commute):
- Your own car: You receive €23.00 net cash/day straight to your pocket
- Eastmen car: Equivalent fuel coverage is €14.10/day (based on average consumption)
- The bonus: Using your own vehicle generates an extra €1,200+ net profit per year!
Why it beats a company car:
- Extra cash: Over €1,200 net extra income annually
- Zero deductions: Paid from kilometer 1 (the old 20km deduction is gone)
- Weekend freedom: Unlimited private use to explore Europe on your days off (company cars are strictly for work commutes)
- Personal comfort: Drive on your own schedule instead of sharing a carpool with 4–5 colleagues
Yes. Fuel receipts must be submitted for administrative and tax compliance purposes. Please send them to [email protected].
Yes. The average fuel price is reviewed every 3 months and may increase or decrease.
The standard calculation is:
- Average consumption: 1 litre per 20 kilometres
- Average fuel price: €1.95 per litre
Example:
If you drive 60 km per working day:
60 km ÷ 20 = 3 litres
3 litres × €1.95 = €5.85 per working day
Fuel costs are reimbursed via your payslip, based on:
- the average fuel consumption of the car
- the average fuel price in the Netherlands
Reimbursement is not based on €0.23 per kilometre.
No. Fuel cards are not provided. If you are assigned a company car, you pay for fuel yourself at the petrol station.
No. The company car may be used exclusively for commuting to and from work. Private use is strictly prohibited.
If the company car is used privately:
- A €150 fine per violation applies
- The fine will be directly deducted from your salary
- No warnings will be given
Private use without paying bijtelling (taxable benefit) may also result in serious tax issues with the Dutch tax authorities (Belastingdienst) for the driver.
Yes. If a company car is provided, it is free of charge and intended only for commuting between home and work.
A company car may be provided when commuting by bicycle or public transport is not feasible. This decision is made by Eastmen.
No, not all workers receive a company car. Transport is assigned by Eastmen and depends on:
- distance between accommodation and workplace
- availability of vehicles
- operational planning
Some workers:
- receive a bicycle (for example if they live within ±10 km of the workplace), or
- travel together with housemates (carpooling)
Eastmen may change or withdraw a company car at any time if this fits planning or operational needs better.