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Residency And Taxes: The Ultimate Guide For US Expats In The Netherlands

The Netherlands is one of the friendliest countries in the world for expats and foreign workers, but there are still som... Read more

Around The North Sea In 7 Books

The North Sea's tough and cold quality has inspired works by prolific authors and artists all over the world, includi... Read more

Why So Many Expats Are Moving To Leiden (and Why You Should Too)

Prestigious universities, stunning canals, and captivating museums. A unique blend of culture, history, and artistic ele... Read more

May Day: Why Isnt Labour Day A Holiday In The Netherlands?

In many countries across the world, workers, students and children get days off from their jobs, courses and schoolwork ... Read more

The Máxima Effect: A Dutch Love Lesson For Expats

Taalthuis teaches you how to speak, read and write Dutch in an enjoyable way using a wide range of interesting subjects... Read more

How English Can Help You To Learn Dutch Much Faster

Is English a blessing or a curse if you want to speak Dutch? If you are like most people, you may argue that English onl... Read more

Raising Resilient And Independent Children 

In this article, Claire Waller, Headteacher at Junior School Vlaskamp, The British School in The Netherlands (BSN), wil... Read more

The Silver Lining Of The End Of A Fixed-term Employment Contract: Read This To Make Some Extra Money!

Robert M. Berendsen from Mr. Berendsen Advocaten tells you how to earn a few more euros before leaving your employer for... Read more

Filing Your VAT Returns As An Entrepreneur

The first quarter of 2023 is already over and that means it’s time for entrepreneurs to file their VAT returns! These ... Read more

Top Tips For Celebrating Kings Day In The Netherlands

It’s that time of the year again: there might not be any major sporting events, but that isn’t stopping people up an... Read more

How To Reduce Your Energy Bill In The Netherlands

Due to the significant rise in energy expenses in the Netherlands, it is expected that you, as a prospective homeowners,... Read more

Did You Miss Out On The US Stimulus Payments? You Can Still Get Them!

Americans living in the Netherlands can still claim all three stimulus payments even if they have never filed a US tax ... Read more

Retaining Your Dutch Residency After A Change Of Circumstances

Are you residing in the Netherlands with a residence permit but your circumstances have changed? The team from Everaert ... Read more

Asparagus: The Dutch Love Affair With White Gold

You might not know it but the Dutch - much like their German neighbours - absolutely adore asparagus. When asparagus sea... Read more