The Dutch window prostitution enterprise Freya Exploitation
Ltd. has petitioned the Dutch Tax Authority to allow prostitutes to save
tax-free for their “pension” - similar as Dutch soccer players are allowed to
do.
According Ms.
Wil
Post, lawyer and board member at Freya: “Soccer players
and prostituted both conduct hard physical work. They can only exercise their
profession during a limited number of years”.
Dutch soccer
players can save up to Euro 5,000 per month tax free if they make a lot of
money.
According to Ms. Post, this perk would also benefit prostitutes since they have to move on at one point in their career.
Lawyer Post argued “The current exit programs are expensive. It would be
better if they could save before they come to that point in their lives.”
Ms.
Post had a meeting with the Tax Authorities to discuss his proposal.
Freya is the brainchild of Ms. Caja van Tolie, a prostitute from Amsterdam goes by “Sabrina”
as her professional name. She wants to
rent out “window space” directly to the women (without any intermediate) for a reasonable price. This
would ensure a safe and clean environment.
Freya wants
to set up a “bread fund” for prostitutes. The women have to contribute a monthly
amount, which enables them to receive money from the fund in case of inability
to work.
Will
the Tax Authority grant Dutch prostitutes the same tax break as professional
soccer players enjoy? Stay tuned!
