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…
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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%…
A1 certificates for cross-border employees: when you need one and how to get it fast
Cross-border work across the EU sounds simple. In practice, it triggers a question many employers overlook: which country collects the…
HR data security for employers: ISO 27001, NIS2 and what to demand of your vendors
In an era of escalating cyber threats, ISO 27001 has become the gold standard for safeguarding the employee lifecycle. Vendor…
Navigating expat housing in 2026: A no-nonsense guide to the Dutch rental crisis
The Dutch rental market has shifted dramatically. Moving to the Netherlands in 2026 now demands speed, strategy, and the right…
Thuiswerkvergoeding 2026: the Dutch home-working allowance and how to set it up in payroll
The Dutch thuiswerkvergoeding, also known as the working-from-home allowance or home office allowance, helps employers cover remote-work costs tax-free. For…
Transitievergoeding 2026: how dismissal cost is calculated in NL and who pays it
Foreign employers often underestimate the cost of ending a Dutch employment contract. The transitievergoeding is the statutory severance payment owed…
Dutch pension reform: what foreign employers must include in 2026 contracts
The Dutch pension system is going through its biggest reform in decades. The Wet toekomst pensioenen (Wtp), also known as…
