There are other forums dedicated to UK-Europe tax, and this is UK US. But broadly no he won't pay tax twice. One of the countries will take lead as it were on income tax on earned income, probably based on residence. Some countries arrange for temporary tax treatment for those on assignment and this can be advantageous. Having two countries where one can establish state pensions can be advantageous. Investment income and gains and pensions needs care. Didn't follow your implication for lost benefits following Brexit, can't think of any where NL treat non NL and non-EU doms worse than non NL but in EU doms.