The Netherlands is a relatively small country, but has many leading brands that are known worldwide. Ranked as number one of well-known brands is Shell. This is a Dutch / British multinational that was founded in 1907 and is based in The Hague. Shell sells its fuel to...

The search period has been specially created for highly skilled migrants who are looking for a new job as a highly skilled migrant. They do have 3 months time to find a new job, regardless whether or not the unemployment is culpable. This search period starts from the...

Since the early 1900s the Elfstendentocht were held in the Netherlands. When the ice is thick enough a 200 km long ice skating tour is organized in Friesland. Over the years this event has developed into upscale event where more then 20,000 people participate in. The...

Many official organisations, such as the government, require you to use DigiD. For most expats this is something completely new and there remains a big question mark above their head. To get DigiD you must first acquire a username and a password. With these you can...

This time a year is the time for Carnival, and the ultimate opportunity to celebrate and experience the Dutch atmosphere as an expat. Carnival is celebrated mainly in the southern part of the Netherlands (below the rivers Maas, Waal and Rijn). Some cities have...

Everyone in the Netherlands, including expatriates, pay income tax. During the course of the year, this is paid by/through either the employer or by a provisional tax assessment. You might receive a letter from the tax authority, requiring you to declare your taxes....