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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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Moving to the Netherlands: 5 important house-hunting questions
The decision has been made: you’re moving to the Netherlands. When making the cross-border leap, you will want to find a place to live....

Serge Gerritsma
Apr 28, 20243 min read
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On 1 January 2024, the Dutch government will increase the income requirements for the 30% ruling.
Employees who currently benefit from the 30% ruling, or who wish to apply for it, must have a minimum annual taxable income of EUR 46,107...

Serge Gerritsma
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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Considering buy-to-let? Here’s why it’s a bad move at the moment
One of the hottest topics in my mailbox at the moment is buy-to-let, or buying a house to rent out to other people as an investment. This...

Serge Gerritsma
Dec 30, 20233 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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The startup visa for expat entrepreneurs in the Netherlands
Planning to start your own business? The startup visa is a good residence permit option for expats who want to stay in the Netherlands....

Serge Gerritsma
Nov 12, 20234 min read
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How to get a mortgage in the Netherlands
Are you an expat considering your own home sweet Holland? Scratching your head on how to begin and own the process? When it comes to a...

Serge Gerritsma
Nov 5, 20233 min read
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Dutch pension system returns to top spot on list of world’s best
After two years in second place, the Netherlands pension system is again the best in the world, according to the annual Global Pension...

Serge Gerritsma
Oct 20, 20231 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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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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The 30% ruling in the Netherlands, how does it work?
Foreign employees that are hired to work in the Netherlands often have to deal with a lot of additional costs. Think about medical checks...

Serge Gerritsma
Jul 11, 20234 min read
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