The Netherlands has published the regulation issued by the Ministry for Social Affairs and Employment that sets the social security contribution rates for 2018. The total state social security components are maintained at 27.65%, including general old-age social security (AOW) 17.90%, surviving dependent (spouse) social security (ANW) 0.10%, and long-term care (WLZ) 9.65%. These contributions are included as part of the first two individual income tax brackets, although for individuals aged …