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Dutch taxes: Changes for 2025
With new tax changes being implemented in the Netherlands from January 1, it's important to make sure that you are on top of all the new...

Serge Gerritsma
Jan 273 min read
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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...

Serge Gerritsma
May 30, 20244 min read
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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,...

Serge Gerritsma
Mar 4, 20244 min read
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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...

Serge Gerritsma
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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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?...

Serge Gerritsma
Nov 26, 20233 min read
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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...

Serge Gerritsma
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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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...

Serge Gerritsma
Oct 15, 20232 min read
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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...

Serge Gerritsma
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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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...

Serge Gerritsma
Sep 17, 20231 min read
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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...

Serge Gerritsma
Aug 26, 20232 min read
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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...

Serge Gerritsma
Aug 22, 20232 min read
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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...

Serge Gerritsma
Aug 1, 20235 min read
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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...

Serge Gerritsma
Jul 20, 20232 min read
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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,...

Serge Gerritsma
Jul 18, 20234 min read
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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....

Serge Gerritsma
Jul 10, 20234 min read
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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,...

Serge Gerritsma
Jul 6, 20232 min read
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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....

Serge Gerritsma
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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