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May 304 min read

Are you eligible for a Dutch permanent residence permit?

Have you been living in the Netherlands for the past five years? You might be eligible for a permanent residence permit. What are your...

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Serge Gerritsma

Mar 44 min read

Filing your Dutch taxes: The 2024 guide

The circumstances can be hard if you are an expat, living in a foreign country where different, unknown rules apply. Your tax situation,...

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How to bring your partner to the Netherlands under EU law

Serge Gerritsma

Dec 12, 20232 min read

How to bring your partner to the Netherlands under EU law

Based on EU law, EU citizens and their non-EU partners have the same right to move and reside freely within the territory of the EU. This...

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Adjusting the 30% ruling: What does it mean for you?

Serge Gerritsma

Nov 26, 20233 min read

Adjusting the 30% ruling: What does it mean for you?

The 30% ruling for expats has been back in the Dutch news a lot lately. What are the latest updates and what do they mean for you?...

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Amsterdam district named world’s 9th coolest neighborhood in Time Out ranking

Serge Gerritsma

Oct 24, 20232 min read

Amsterdam district named world’s 9th coolest neighborhood in Time Out ranking

Amsterdam West is the ninth coolest neighborhood in the world, according to the sixth annual ranking by the news Time Out. The ranking...

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Homes in Amsterdam - seekers, sellers expect more home overbidding

Serge Gerritsma

Oct 15, 20232 min read

Homes in Amsterdam - seekers, sellers expect more home overbidding

Home seekers, sellers expect more overbidding on Dutch housing market: Funda Both potential buyers and sellers in the Dutch housing...

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3 tips for moving to your new home in the Netherlands

Serge Gerritsma

Oct 5, 20233 min read

3 tips for moving to your new home in the Netherlands

As you prepare to move into your new home and immerse yourself in the rich culture and scenic landscapes of the Netherlands, it's only...

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Becoming an entrepreneur in the Netherlands

Serge Gerritsma

Sep 17, 20231 min read

Becoming an entrepreneur in the Netherlands

Some people prefer to be their own boss. If you are one of them, you are in luck because the Netherlands is well known for its excellent...

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Partner Visa - Many people move to the Netherlands each year to join partners and family members.

Serge Gerritsma

Aug 26, 20232 min read

Partner Visa - Many people move to the Netherlands each year to join partners and family members.

Who can move to the Netherlands to join family? Who does not need a family visa to move to the Netherlands? All EU/EFTA citizens can move...

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Dutch start-ups create more jobs, sector supports 135,000 positions

Serge Gerritsma

Aug 21, 20232 min read

Dutch start-ups create more jobs, sector supports 135,000 positions

While tech giants such as Meta, MessageBird and Twitter are slashing their workforces, the number of jobs at Dutch start-up firms rose...

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Dutch Public Transport System: Everything You Need to Know

Serge Gerritsma

Aug 1, 20235 min read

Dutch Public Transport System: Everything You Need to Know

Source of information: Jimble One of the main questions we get asked by our international clients from day one of their arrival to the...

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Investors withdrawing from Dutch housing market

Serge Gerritsma

Jul 20, 20232 min read

Investors withdrawing from Dutch housing market

Investors are withdrawing from the Dutch housing market, buying far fewer homes than four years ago. That is good news for people looking...

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Why Use a Bike in NL? If you truly want to sample Dutch life, then start cycling in the Netherlands!

Serge Gerritsma

Jul 18, 20234 min read

Why Use a Bike in NL? If you truly want to sample Dutch life, then start cycling in the Netherlands!

If you truly want to sample Dutch life, then start cycling in the Netherlands! A traditional Dutch bike is sturdy and no-nonsense. Plus,...

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Going local: Dutch public schools for expat families

Serge Gerritsma

Jul 9, 20234 min read

Going local: Dutch public schools for expat families

There are long waiting lists for international schools in Amsterdam. But for expat families, local Dutch schools are an option, too....

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Home rental prices in largest Dutch cities jumped 5 to 8 percent last quarter

Serge Gerritsma

Jul 6, 20232 min read

Home rental prices in largest Dutch cities jumped 5 to 8 percent last quarter

Free market rental prices in the five largest cities in the Netherlands have jumped by 5 to 8 percent compared to a year earlier,...

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The Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (also known as DAFT or Dutch American Residency Treaty)

Serge Gerritsma

Jul 4, 20232 min read

The Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (also known as DAFT or Dutch American Residency Treaty)

The DAFT-Visa is an agreement between the United States of America and The Netherlands signed into law at The Hague on March 27, 1956....

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