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Navigating the New Dutch Pension Landscape: Time to Get Informed

Recently, pension giant Aon conducted a comprehensive survey shedding light on employers' responses to the new Dutch pension legislation, and it reminded us of the classic Abba song title, "Does Your Mother Know?" Yet, the survey's standout revelation is a bit disconcerting – a staggering 45% of...

Buying vs. Renting: What Is the Best Option for Expats in the Area of Leiden?

Whether you have just arrived or have been living in our beautiful city for some time, finding the right accommodation is a crucial part of your stay. One of the biggest decisions you will make is whether to buy or rent. Both options have their own advantages. In this article, we discuss the bene...

Sponsor Recognition

If you want to employ staff from abroad, it is sometimes necessary to be a recognised sponsor. This is a person or organisation that has an interest in a foreign national coming to stay in the Netherlands....

Dutch Inheritance and Gift Tax

Estate planning is a key area of financial concern for internationals, especially those with ties to multiple countries. Dutch inheritance and gift tax laws can be complex, particularly when it comes to cross-border scenarios involving parents and children living in different countries. In this a...

Financial Security- But How? 9 Tips for Saving in the New Year

In today's fast-paced world, saving money can sometimes feel like an overwhelming challenge. With rising costs of living, student loans, and unexpected expenses, it can be tough to put aside a portion of your income for the future. However, building good financial habits doesn't have to be a daun...

EU/non-EU

Check what is required for you to live and work in the Netherlands based on your citizenship....

Motor Vehicles and Driving License

If you have obtained your driving license in another country than the Netherlands and wish to transfer it to a Dutch one, or if you are planning to bring your own car into the Netherlands, this page provides all the essential information you need....

The Work Council's Right of Advice

Employee participation is a constitutional right in the Netherlands. When a company employs 50 or more people, the employer (the entrepreneur) is obliged to establish a Works Council (WC). The rights and obligations of the WC are governed in the Works Council Act (WCA). The purpose of the WCA is...

Top 10 Things To Do in the Leiden Region

The Leiden region's rich history means that there are many opportunities to explore museums, water sports, and more....

Our Top Picks for Helpful Apps to Use in the Netherlands

Smart devices are practically useless if we don’t make the most of them. Luckily, here in the Netherlands, whether you’re dealing with an official process with the municipality, or just shopping around for pillows, an app probably exists to guide you on your journey. DigiD Starting with the mos...

9 Tips To Help You Learn Dutch

Now that we have convinced you to take on the challenge of learning Dutch for 2024, the question left is: how? Of course, like every skill, practice makes perfect! There is no better way of integrating in a culture and in the community except by using Dutch in your daily life, but we all know how...

Exploring Leiden: Where to Find Literature in English

Struggling to find books in English or having the feeling that your Dutch level is not there yet to indulge in all the genres? Get ready to embark on a literary journey in Leiden as this article reveals several bookshops in the area that sell English literature. From old poetry to contemporary li...

Starting to Learn Dutch: Real Stories from New Learners

“Internationals don’t want to learn Dutch!” As an international living in the Netherlands, you might have heard this story a million times. As the country with the best non-native English speakers in the world, the ease with which conversations can switch to English often makes it harder for inte...

The Best Ice Skating Rinks in the Netherlands

Our top 7 Dutch ice skating rinks In no particular order, these are our picks for the top seven ice skating rinks in the Netherlands. Ice skating in Amsterdam Looking for somewhere to don your skates and take to the ice in the Dutch capital? Well, there are plenty of options! Jaap Eden Ijsba...

Freelancing frustrations: The hurdles ZZP’ers face in Holland

Freelancing is no longer a smooth way to make your money in the Netherlands. New requirements, fewer benefits and a raft of other regulations aim to reduce the popularity of self employment, affecting the working lives of well over one million people. Freelancers are a group that is far more dive...

Popular Dutch Foods

One of the best ways to learn more about a new country and culture is to get to know their traditional and popular foods. The Netherlands is known for its wide variety of fried foods, but it also has a range of other popular snacks and meals that provide a fun insight into daily life here. Many o...

Dutch New Year's Day Traditions

Celebrating the start of a new year can be exciting, and it can also give you the chance to start afresh with new resolutions and goals for the upcoming year. If this is your first time experiencing New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day, in the Netherlands then you might be curious as to how the Dut...

Service providers

Our service provider partners are experts with years of experience assisting internationals in the Leiden region. We have carefully selected our partners and can recommend their services with confidence....

Dental Anxiety: Why It Happens and How You Can Make Visits Easier

Do you feel nervous before a dental appointment? Maybe your stomach drops a little when the reminder text comes through, or you find yourself putting off checkups altogether. If so, you’re in very good company — dental anxiety is one of the most common health-related fears. But here’s the part ma...

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