Expat News

Spring, Peace And Babies: De Ooievaar (the Stork) In Dutch Culture

The "ooievaar" plays an important role in the lives of the Dutch. Ruud Hisgen from Direct Dutch tells you more about... Read more

How To Choose The Right Dutch Language Lessons For Your Child

As an expat parent in the Netherlands, you want your child to feel happy, confident and able to express themselves in t... Read more

How To Make Your International Move Sustainable

We all want to do our bit for the environment, so finding the most sustainable way to move internationally has become a ... Read more

How Empathy In The Workplace Boosts Employee Wellbeing And Productivity

Workplaces are changing rapidly to meet new challenges and new ways of working. Nyenrode Business University explains ho... Read more

What The End Of The Partial Non-resident Tax Liability Means For You

Since the start of 2025, those receiving the 30% ruling can no longer declare themselves as partial non-residents of the... Read more

3 Things Every Expat Should Know About Giving Birth In The Netherlands

Navigating pregnancy and childbirth in a new country can feel overwhelming, especially when the systems and cultural pra... Read more

Starting A Business In The Netherlands: 30% Ruling And Tax Structures

Starting your own business or going freelance in the Netherlands means thinking about tax. Different tax structures will... Read more

How The Dutch Housing Market Is Helping First-time Buyers

The government has been taking a number of steps to help youngsters get a foot on the housing ladder, and now it seems t... Read more

Tax Season Has Started: All You Need To Know About Your Tax Return

In this article, Erik Jan Peffer from Taxt explains important information about your Dutch tax return, and all the infor... Read more

How To Support Your Child During A Move

Moving is a significant life event for children, especially if you are moving to a new city. In addition to the new hous... Read more

9 Business Myths And Who You Can Really Trust With Your Business

There’s no shortage of people telling you what you need to do in order to create a successful business. People claim t... Read more

Driving Lessons In Amsterdam: What You Need To Know

Learning to drive is an important milestone, wherever you come from. Amsterdam can prove a challenge for beginner driver... Read more

10 Best Dutch TV Shows Of All Time

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,... Read more

How Legal Mediation Can Help When Ending A Relationship

Sabrina de Jong is a family law and inheritance law specialised attorney and mediator, working in Amsterdam and guiding ... Read more

Who Needs To File A Tax Return In The Netherlands?

As February continues and you still haven't received a letter from the tax office inviting you to file your taxes, shoul... Read more