Living and working in the Netherlands: an expat guide
You have signed your contract, so your move is now real. This guide walks you through what happens next when…
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Beyond VBAR: Navigating the scrapped bill and the new Dutch Self-Employed Persons Act
The Dutch government just rewrote the rulebook on false self-employment. In March 2026, the cabinet scrapped most of the VBAR…
Equity compensation in the Netherlands: lucratief belang, RSUs, and the 30%-ruling interaction
Equity compensation drives talent attraction in the Dutch market. Tech firms, scale-ups, and private equity sponsors use shares, RSUs, and…
Dutch technology hubs: guide for expat engineers
The Netherlands punches above its weight in engineering. Three corridors anchor the country’s innovation economy: Delft, Eindhoven, and Noordwijk. Each…
Proeftijd in the Netherlands: what is allowed in 2026 and what voids your probation clause
The proeftijd in the Netherlands gives both employer and employee a short trial window. During this time, either party can…
Drivers license in the Netherlands: the 30% ruling shortcut
Moving to the Netherlands and planning to drive? Your foreign licence is usually valid for only 185 days. After that,…
How to open a Dutch bank account as an expat: ABN, ING, Bunq and Revolut compared
Moving to the Netherlands? Opening a Dutch bank account is one of your first practical steps. Whether you arrive with…
Filing your Dutch tax return as an expat: M-form, P-form and partial non-resident status
Moving to the Netherlands brings exciting career opportunities, yet expat tax in the Netherlands can quickly feel confusing for newcomers….
Childcare in the Netherlands and kinderopvangtoeslag: a guide for international families
Moving to the Netherlands with young children brings practical questions about childcare. Most international families quickly hear about kinderopvangtoeslag, the…
Mortgage in the Netherlands as an expat in 2026: with and without the 30% ruling
Buying a home in the Netherlands as a foreign professional looks different in 2026. New lender criteria, the evolving 30%…
