Career

When you move to a new country and start to work you soon realize certain things are just a little different then where you from. How do you approach your boss, what to eat during lunch, how to interact with your co-workers.

Housing

Finding a home, renting or buying? In our Housing section we explore tax benefits due to savings and tax regulations in the Netherlands when buying a home. For assignments of less than three years, in the current market, it is usually better to rent.

Services

An index of quality businesses and services with English speaking staff to help make moving to and living in the Netherlands just a little easier.

Insurance

The Dutch insurance system ensures that residents and businesses are financially protected in all key areas of life. From healthcare and housing to car, legal and personal liability. With a wide range of insurers and competitive policies, everyone has the freedom to choose.

Taxes

The Dutch government aims to create an attractive environment and welcomes knowledge workers and talent from abroad. The Netherlands is on the international list of most attractive countries to do business with.

Education

Children start primary school (basisschool) one day after their 4th birthday. When they turn 5 all children are obliged to go to school this is called leerplicht. The Basisschool has eight grades. After this they transfer to a secondary school.

Immigration

When you want to work, study or just to live in The Netherlands and you are a resident of the EU/EEA member states you do not require a resident permit. If that doesn’t apply maybe the Modern Migration Policy Act applies to you.

Dutch bank account

There are several global banks in The Netherlands. After choosing a bank in the Netherlands you'll need to go along with your passport and/or residence permit and BSN, proof of address.

Learning Dutch

Is speaking Dutch a necessity in The Netherlands? In the larger cities the Dutch speak very good English and you will get by without a problem. But learning Dutch will improve your life greatly. Find Schools by city: Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht.