The House of Representatives has supported a motion to scrap the plastic tax for single-use plastic packaging. This would mean that customers in the Netherlands would not have to... | Continue reading
Starting your own business or going freelance in the Netherlands means thinking about tax. Different tax structures will have different impacts on your business. TaxSight has ... | Continue reading
Dutch rail operator ProRail has announced that there will be fewer trains running to, via and from Schiphol Airport from March 12 until March 26 due to work taking place to renew... | Continue reading
A total home renovation can feel like an overwhelming project for homeowners. With so many decisions to make, where to start, what to prioritise and how to avoid costly mistakes,... | Continue reading
Based on the quarterly Business Survey of the Netherlands (COEN), Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has reported that over 42 percent of companies which hired freelancers in 2024... | Continue reading
The government has been taking a number of steps to help youngsters get a foot on the housing ladder, and now it seems they may be starting to have an effect, explains mortgage... | Continue reading
With growing concerns about whether rental housing will be affordable for tenants, an increasing number of Dutch municipalities have called on the government to halt plans to... | Continue reading
Moving to the Netherlands as an international student is such a fun and enjoyable thing to do. You'll make new friends, try new foods and speak new languages! But there's plenty... | Continue reading
Moving to the Netherlands as an international student is such a fun and enjoyable thing to do. You'll make new friends, try new foods and speak new languages! But there's plenty... | Continue reading
As the power grid in the Netherlands becomes increasingly overloaded, grid operators are looking for new ways to reduce consumption. Dutch power companies have proposed... | Continue reading
Drivers in the Netherlands have been ranked as the eighth-friendliest in the world in the 2025 ranking by AutoTrader. World’s friendliest drivers 2025 To determine which... | Continue reading
A 20-minute movie by Dutch director Victoria Warmerdam titled Ik ben geen robot (I’m Not a Robot) has won an Oscar for Best Short Film. This is the first time a production from... | Continue reading
While the recreation sector in the Netherlands has recovered from a decline caused by the coronavirus pandemic, rising prices are making residents more cautious about their... | Continue reading
The first pension funds that switched to the new Dutch pension system at the beginning of 2025 are set to yield positive results. Pensioners with these funds will receive 4 to 8... | Continue reading
A study by psychometric research agency SCALIQ has revealed that school children in the Netherlands with an Arabic, African or Spanish name are often given lower secondary school... | Continue reading
In this article, Erik Jan Peffer from Taxt explains important information about your Dutch tax return, and all the information that is especially relevant to you as an expat in... | Continue reading
As the sun comes out of hiding and the colder weather slowly dissipates, it’s safe to say that spring has arrived in the Netherlands. From Wednesday this week, there will be... | Continue reading
Delays with mail delivery by PostNL have caused concern as Dutch residents receive mail from government agencies too late, resulting in missed deadlines that could lead to fines... | Continue reading
Midnight on March 1 marked the beginning of the 2025 tax season in the Netherlands, as the digital filing system was opened. Within just 4,5 minutes, the Dutch tax office (... | Continue reading
Moving is a significant life event for children, especially if you are moving to a new city. In addition to the new house and a different neighbourhood, your child will also need... | Continue reading
The Netherlands is a great country in which to start a company. It prides itself on being a nation of entrepreneurs, with lots of support and ways forward for new companies. But... | Continue reading
New figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) have revealed that there is an increasing number of couples in the Netherlands with both partners working part time. The rise in... | Continue reading
For the first time ever, 18 pieces of art by Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn will be displayed together at the H’ART Museum in Amsterdam. The exhibition opening in April is in... | Continue reading
It will be no time before the Netherlands is experiencing hot summer days again and everyone starts looking for somewhere to take a dip to cool off. In tune with this, the city of... | Continue reading
If you’re a fan of astronomy, you’ll be glad to hear that a rare astronomical event is set to grace the skies on the night of February 28. Seven planets in the solar system will... | Continue reading
As the weather in the Netherlands slowly gets warmer, it’s time to welcome a new - and hopefully sunnier - month. Apart from the change in seasons, there are several other... | Continue reading
Amsterdam has been named among the best places in Europe to travel to in the 2025 ranking by European Best Destinations (EBD). Leading the pack with the Dutch capital are cities... | Continue reading
LinkedIn has compiled a “Jobs on the Rise” list for 2025 to show which roles in the Netherlands have become more in demand over the past three years. Which jobs in the... | Continue reading
There’s no shortage of people telling you what you need to do in order to create a successful business. People claim to know the best way to make money, talk about your business,... | Continue reading
Housing in the Netherlands has increased in value over the past year, based on figures by valuation agency Calcasa. The average Dutch home is now worth over half a million euros,... | Continue reading
Getting a bank account sorted is always a priority when arriving in a new country. However, managing your finances when you've only just arrived can be tricky. Download the bunq... | Continue reading
The latest figures from the Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) have shown a significant increase in the number of work permits issued to migrants coming to the Netherlands from... | Continue reading
An annual survey by the city of Amsterdam has revealed that a majority of residents in the Dutch capital think that the city centre is deteriorating. Cleanliness, crowding and... | Continue reading
Learning to drive is an important milestone, wherever you come from. Amsterdam can prove a challenge for beginner drivers, but this article from Ryles.nl covers what you need to... | Continue reading
Whether it's Dutch, English or Chinese you want to learn, at some point you need to decide if you're going to take it seriously and sign up for some proper lessons. Once you're... | Continue reading
Trying to file your US taxes as an expat living abroad can be overwhelming for the average taxpayer. There are many aspects to consider when filing abroad, but this is why... | Continue reading
Figures from Dutch occupational health and safety companies have revealed that January sick leave rates among the working population in the Netherlands reached a four-year high,... | Continue reading
Whether it’s after a long hard day at work or during a rainy weekend, sometimes all you need is to shut off your mind, sit in front of the television and enjoy some great shows.... | Continue reading
A rare Pokémon card was auctioned off for 35.000 euros at a trading card fair in Alkmaar. The “First Edition Dutch Charizard” from 1999 was found in an unopened pack of cards... | Continue reading
A treatment for chronic migraines which places implants that emit electrical pulses under the skin has recently been tested on the first patient at the Erasmus University Medical... | Continue reading
Buying a first home in the Netherlands has become increasingly difficult with starters having to pay over 90.000 euros out of pocket for a house purchase. Based on research by... | Continue reading
Discussions around the 30 percent ruling will start up once again as NSC leader Pieter Omtzigt aims to scrap the tax break for expats in the upcoming Spring Memorandum (... | Continue reading
Household energy costs in the Netherlands have increased by 24 percent since 2017, mainly due to the energy crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As these prices are... | Continue reading
A survey by the Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA) has revealed that university graduates with international backgrounds earn more than their Dutch... | Continue reading
There's always a lot to sort out when you first move to another country, and one of the most important is your banking. But with banks operating so differently from country to... | Continue reading
Travelling via public transport will become more expensive in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam next year. Operators in the three largest Dutch cities are expected to raise fare... | Continue reading
One of the coalition parties, Nieuw Sociaal Contract (NSC), and the largest opposition party GroenLinks-PvdA have come together to draw up a proposal that would see stricter... | Continue reading
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has revealed that buying a house in the Netherlands cost an average of 451.000 euros in 2024, with only 11 of the 342 Dutch municipalities having... | Continue reading