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Finding the Perfect Gift This Season

Sometimes you may find yourself needing a little inspiration in order to discover the perfect gift for friends and family for special events. December in the Netherlands brings with it many gifting opportunities, from Pakjesavond ('gifting evening') on December 5th to Christmas Day, and even New...

What is the Dutch National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG)?

If you’re an international who is looking to settle down and get a mortgage in the Netherlands, you’ve probably come across the term: Nationale Hypotheek Garantie (NHG). While you may not know what it means, trust us: it’s very important. Especially if you want to take the leap and buy a home w...

6 Reasons Why Having a Multicultural Team Gives Your Company a Competitive Advantage

Cultural diversity is a major asset in the modern business landscape, therefore, we compiled the top 6 reasons why having a multicultural team gives your company a competitive advantage. 1. Expanded Candidate Pool A diverse workforce means hiring diverse candidates, which gives your company the...

Fifth place in the national ICCA Ranking for Leiden

Leiden Convention Bureau (LCB), an initiative of Leiden&Partners, continues to claim a top 5 position for Leiden on ICCA's (International Congress and Convention Association) ranking of national conference destinations for 2022. The first position is contributed to Amsterdam, followed by Rotterda...

Exploring the Leiden Region

With summer just around the corner, there's no better time to explore the beautiful Leiden region. Part of the wider 'region of discoveries' (which includes Leiden, Leiderdorp, Voorschoten, and Zoeterwoude), this part of the Netherlands benefits from close connections to nature reserves, beaches,...

13 Regulation Changes To Take Note Of in 2024

In the Netherlands, there are several important annual dates to keep in mind regarding rule and regulation changes. These usually come on the 1st of January, the 1st of April, and the 1st of July each year, and impact minimum wage, taxes, benefit criteria, and many other areas of Dutch legislatio...

Tax Tips for Freelancers

Optimise your taxes The tax authorities offer various deductions for independent entrepreneurs in order to keep the taxes to be paid lower. For these deductions, however, there is a requirement you must meet. It’s important that you meet the hour criterion. For 2024, this means that you must hav...

Looking for Housing as an Expat in the Netherlands? Here is What to Expect

As in most popular countries across the world, major cities throughout the Netherlands are facing a housing shortage. This means that looking for housing in the Netherlands as an expat can be challenging. Overall, there’s more demand than there is supply, making the housing market very competitiv...

A Guide to Learning Dutch Compliments

When starting a business in the Netherlands, working with Dutch colleagues, or mingling at social events, you’ll encounter common phrases used to give compliments in Dutch society. As someone who is keen on learning Dutch, it's crucial to grasp these phrases and know to use them. This knowledge c...

Must-Have Essentials for Life in the Netherlands

Moving to a new place can be overwhelming, especially to a foreign country that you’re unfamiliar with, but with some preparation, you’ll be adjusted in no time! Whether you’re preparing to move or already getting settled in, we’ve compiled a list of essential items to ease your transition to the...

Spring Hotspots in the Leiden Region

During Spring many restaurants and cafés in the Leiden region begin to blossom. Whether you’re craving delicious food or on the hunt to find your favorite drink, Leiden has many places that can live up to your taste palate. Many establishments start to open their terraces and host wonderful event...

Financial Support During Coronavirus

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has changed so much about how we live and work today. The virus has affected practically every aspect of modern life and has had a significant impact on the businesses and livelihoods of millions of people around the world. If you live in the Netherlands and you...

The Netherlands Ranks #1 for English Skills

The Netherlands continues to rank first in the world for English proficiency, reports the 2021 Education First English Proficiency Index (EF EPI). The Dutch have scored consistently in the top 3 since the index was initiated in 2011. The EF EPI is the world’s largest ranking of non-native speaki...

Leiden University Medical Centre

LUMC is a modern university medical center for research, education and patient care with a high quality profile and a strong scientific orientation....

Tired of Your Bleeding Savings?

The Dutch tax system includes a wealth tax, not a capital gains tax. Learn how to mitigate this as much as possible here. One of the hardest notions last December was the absolute certainty that 2021 will be again a year in which you bleed if you have a savings account and are subject to Dutch i...

Introducing Hilton Garden Inn's New Chef

Chef Chris Janssen is master of the grill, and has some BBQ top tips to share with you! Want tender spare ribs? Wrap them in aluminium foil and slowly cook them for 1.5 hours. Give fish extra flavour with a delicious marinade! Marinating for 30 minutes is enough. You can easily prepare slice...

What are you Doing with the Other 40 Hours?

“If only I had more time” was the catchphrase of 2019 uttered by exhausted workers, harried mothers and stressed-out students. It is hard to believe that was only 18 months ago, and yet here we are, bombarded with hybrid work scenarios. Deloitte says “work from home forever” and KMPG has done an...

Budget Day 2021

September 21st was Budget Day (Prinsjesdag) which, by tradition, always falls on the third Tuesday of September. It is the day when our outgoing Cabinet presents the budget for the following year. What are the tax consequences for you in 2022? Here is an outline of the main points. Income Tax...

Turning Mortgages Upside Down

Many households have two incomes, often one much larger than the other. If that larger income falls away because of company reorganization financial worries are unfortunate but a normal reflex. Two recent cases of making use of the spouse’s income enabling the families to adjust their mortgage t...

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