nuOct 28, 2026, 14:10

Controversial au pair agency Nina Care declared bankrupt

The au-pair agency Nina Care has been declared bankrupt due to significant outstanding debts to a pension fund, the tax authorities, and former staff. The company previously lost its license following investigations into visa violations and repeated regulatory failures regarding au pair working conditions.

The au-pair agency Nina Care has been declared bankrupt following a request from a former employee owed thousands of euros. The company is currently under investigation by curator Rocco Mulder, who noted significant debts, including 378,000 euros owed to the pension fund PFZW and outstanding claims from the Tax and Customs Administration. Additionally, some parents report having paid for services they never received. The founders are reportedly seeking to relaunch the company.

Nina Care previously faced severe scrutiny after reports revealed the agency sent au pairs to the United Kingdom without necessary visas, leading to the detention of some workers. The Immigration and Naturalisation Service revoked the company's license over a year ago due to numerous violations, including failing to monitor working hours and exceeding labor regulations. Despite these issues, the agency had shifted its focus to placing au pairs within the European Union, avoiding the need for specific visas while grappling with a 110,000 euro fine related to past regulatory breaches.

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