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Filing Taxes as a US Citizen Living in the Netherlands

How Do US Expats File Tax Returns in the US and the Netherlands? Living in and moving to The Netherlands presents numerous challenges. US expats in the Netherlands face a significant extra challenge with the obligation to file taxes in both the US and the Netherlands. Even after relocating, US e...

US Expat Tax Deadlines: What You Need to Know

Tax season can be a stressful time, especially for American expats juggling multiple deadlines and tax systems. At Expats Overseas, we understand the complexities involved in navigating US and local tax obligations. Here's a breakdown of the key dates and some reassuring news for US expats. Key...

Help, I’ve Been Dutchified!

It’s an unavoidable inevitability when living abroad, away from your own culture and language: after a certain amount of time, you realise you’ve started to adopt some habits and customs from your new country. Or perhaps - even worse - you don’t realise you’ve changed until you finally go back to...

Switching Health Insurance: How Does It Work?

As a resident of the Netherlands, you have the option to change your health insurance plan once a year during the “switching season.” This period runs from mid-November to the end of December. What kind of insurance plan best suits you depends on your personal situation, budget and preferences. T...

Rules and Restrictions for New Year's

New Year’s Eve must be a safe and festive celebration for everyone. Therefore, take each other into account and show consideration for people, animals and nature. On this page you can find information about the rules and regulations that apply in Leiden and the surrounding municipalities on Decem...

Start Your Tax Return: A Guide for Expats in the Netherlands

Tax season is here! Whether you're filing your Dutch tax return for the first time or are an experienced expat taxpayer, understanding the system can help you optimize your return. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of this season. The Dutch tax system: a quick overview The Netherl...

Helpdesk Employee

This vacancy is now closed. Leiden International Centre is looking for a part-time Helpdesk Employee. Are you a people-person who wants to welcome internationals to the Leiden region? Then apply now! Leiden International Centre (LIC) is a non-profit organisation that supports international n...

BSN Registration

If someone moves to the Netherlands from abroad for four months or longer, they should register with the municipality within 5 days of arrival. This applies to both EU and non-EU citizens....

Feeling Lonely? How About Volunteering?

We are all having our moments of feeling lonely. Moving home and settling in a new country can be stressful and comes with lots of challenges. Language barriers and cultural adjustments don’t make it sometime easy to make new friends. If you are looking to overcome those feeling of isolation and...

The Netherlands New Immigration Pilot

DAFT Visa Pilot Program The Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) visa offers U.S. and Japanese entrepreneurs a streamlined path to reside and work in the Netherlands. As of April 1, 2024, the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has introduced a temporary pilot program to expedite the...

BSN & BRP

These are terms you've probably seen before. But what do they mean and why are they so important?...

Utilities

There are all kinds of utilities you need to take care of; electricity, water, and much more. Learn more about them here....

BSN Appointments & Registration

Learn about the BSN, and how to register for it through Leiden International Centre...

Updates on Ukraine

On this page, you can find information for Ukrainian refugees....

Income Tax and 30% Ruling

The 30% ruling allows employers to grant certain employees with special skills or expertise a maximum tax-free allowance of (approximately) 30% of their salary as far as it exceeds the minimum taxable salary criterion given below....

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...

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...

Customs (Do as the Dutch do)

Like any country, there are a few customs in the Netherlands that you want to know about....

Students and Recent Graduates

Do you want to work in the Netherlands after your studies? Apply for Zoekjaar!...

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...

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