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Four steps. No middle layer at any of them. From signed brief to first specialist conversation in under 12 hours, with a contractual guarantee at the end.

01Brief in

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app.xpertdirect.com / briefs / new
Xpert AI · brief builder
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We need a senior tax counsel in Amsterdam to advise on 30% ruling applications for ~40 hires across Q2–Q3. Onsite 2 days/wk.
Extracted must-haves
  • RoleSenior tax counsel
  • JurisdictionNetherlands (Amsterdam)
  • Engagement6 months · ~32h/wk
  • Rate band€180 – €240 / h
  • Specialism30% ruling at scale
One clarifying question

You mentioned ~40 hires across Q2–Q3. Should the specialist also own the renewal cycle for existing rulings, or only new applications?

02Interest-validated specialists

Specialists confirm interest before you see them.

We surface only specialists who have read your brief, confirmed strong interest and are available within a reasonable timeframe. No cold lists, no maybes.

  • Every interest-validated specialist has confirmed availability within a reasonable timeframe
  • Indicative rates shown upfront — final terms are agreed directly with the specialist
First interest-validated specialist
under 12h
Full shortlist
under 12h
app.xpertdirect.com / briefs / 2480 / projects
Brief #2480 · Netherlands · Tax & Mobility

4 interest-validated specialists

Audited
  1. 01
    XD-A1042· 12+ yrs
    Senior tax counsel — 30% ruling
    Available in 5 days€220/h
    96%
  2. 02
    XD-A1198· 9 yrs
    Cross-border payroll lead
    Available now€185/h
    92%
  3. 03
    XD-A1357· 11 yrs
    EU benefits architect
    Available in 2 wks€240/h
    89%
  4. 04
    XD-A1421· 7 yrs
    Immigration & relocation
    Available now€165/h
    87%
03Talk directly

Talk to the specialist. Not an account manager.

You message the specialist directly. We're not on the thread. There is no middle layer to translate, gatekeep, or mark up. A call link can be shared when needed.

  • Direct in-platform messaging — no account manager in the middle
  • Chat-based scoping and follow-up, live in the thread
  • Document sharing in the thread
Median first reply
1h 12m
Channels
Chat · Files
app.xpertdirect.com / threads / 2480-ak
Direct thread · A. Klein
Direct thread
A. Klein · 10:04
Read the brief — happy to take it. One clarification on scope before we book.
You · 10:11
Great. 30 min today at 15:30?
A. Klein · 10:12
Confirmed. Sending an agenda.
04Engage directly (flat 5%)

Engage directly. We invoice a flat 5%.

Flat 5%, paid on top of the specialist's rate — never carved out of it.

  • Permanent employment: 5% of first-year salary. Three-month replacement or rebate guarantee if the hire leaves or fails to meet expectations (excludes redundancy).
  • Freelance engagement: 5% of total contract value. Free replacement or pro-rata rebate guarantee. Extensions charged at 5%.
  • Work package: 5%. Refund on non-delivery.
Platform fee
5%
Guarantee
3 months
app.xpertdirect.com / engagements / 2480
Engagement signed
Active
Specialist invoice
€14,080
paid direct
Platform fee (flat 5%)
€704
separate line item
3-month replacement guarantee · MSA on file · DPA on request

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