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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....

Getting Settled With the Netherlands Point of Entry

The secret is out – the Netherlands is a great place to work and live! The wonderful work-life balance, international environment, and great location has individuals from all over the world considering a life in the Netherlands. But where do you start? And what do you need to arrange to make sure...

Mortgages

Banks will lend you money under certain conditions....

C energy label compulsory for office buildings from 2023

C energy label compulsory for office buildings from 2023 Global warming is a fact, which means that we all need to be more energy-efficient. That goes for office buildings, too. As from 1 January 2023, it is not possible to make use of an office building if it has not been issued with a valid en...

Privileged Persons

Diplomatic officers and employees of international organisations receive a so-called MFA card or Privileged Person's identity card from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs....

Will Finfluencers Be Prosecuted?

Dutch regulator AFM published their research report a few months ago stating: · Finfluencers make investing more accessible, however the interests of their followers is not always a priority · There are few neutral followers and transparency is often lacking · Risk of investment advice without...

New EU Regulation on matrimonial property could have big impact on ‘international couples’

Some time after you settled in the Netherlands, you broke up with your partner and decided to file for divorce. The question now is: is a Dutch court entitled to decide on the apportionment of your matrimonial assets, some of which are located in Germany? The law of which country applies to the d...

2020 Dutch Income Tax Return

The Dutch fiscal year runs from 1 January through 31 December. The filing deadline is 1 May 2021 for the 2020 tax returns. For people who have entered or left the Netherlands during the year, the filing deadline is 1 July 2021. It is always possible to apply for an extension of filing your tax re...

Be Aware of Phishing Calls by Cyber-Criminals

Sometimes people in the Netherlands receive phishing calls in which cyber-criminals try to get personal information, like your BSN number, or money. The callers often pretend to be from the National Police, Court of Justice, or other government organizations. When victims answer the phone, they...

Interview with an international: Aizhan

Expat Centre Leiden is often the first point of contact for internationals moving to the region, but we also offer support throughout their time living here. We spoke to Aizhan, an expat who moved here days before the covid-19 lockdown of March 2020, to find out how Expat Centre Leiden has helped...

Applying the anonymous rate

Are you an employer and are you hiring new staff? Your new employee must provide you with certain information on the first working day, such as the citizen service number (BSN). Do you not receive the citizen service number from your employee, or do they not have one? According to the main rule,...

Increased BSN Waiting Times

Everyone living in the Netherlands for more than 4 months is required to register within the Dutch Personal Records Database (BRP). Upon registering in this database, you will receive a social security number (BSN) which is unique to each individual. Possessing a BSN is necessary for numerous act...

Family Migration With Young Adult Children

In the Netherlands, family migration is in principle only possible for partners and minor children. Other family members, including adult children, are subject to a strict test under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). This article protects the right to a person’s private...

Antecedents certificate: How important is it actually?

If you apply for a regular residence permit for the Netherlands, the Dutch government wants to verify whether you pose a danger to the public order and security in the Netherlands. To check this, it is mandatory to fill in an antecedents certificate with every application for a regular residence...

Tax System in the Netherlands: Everything You Need to Know

If you earn money while living in the Netherlands, we have important tax advice for you! The Dutch tax office (Belastingdienst) collects taxes and social security contributions that finance government expenses. How much and what type of tax you need to pay will depend on your income, assets, resi...

Dutch Voluntary Private Pension Makes More Sense Than Ever

We recently engaged with an early-thirties expat client originating from the U.S. who wanted to know if is possible for her to build a pension pot here. And if that is still the case if she leaves for a next life outside the Netherlands in say 5 years. The answer is yes and yes! Pension capital...

Giving Birth

There are several options for giving birth in the Netherlands...

Leiden International Centre Helps ChannelEngine to Grow

This article was featured in INTO Magazine's Autumn 2023 edition. Read it in Dutch here. Original text by May-lisa de Laat, translation by Leiden International Centre. The e-commerce company ChannelEngine was founded in Leiden in 2013 and focused mainly on the Netherlands and Europe until the en...

Your Comprehensive Guide to Smooth Immigration to the Netherlands

In this short guide, we'll walk you through the essential steps to prepare for your immigration to the Netherlands, shedding light on crucial document requirements and the value of seeking assistance from professionals such as RSH | Relocation and Immigration Services. 1. The Journey Begins: Re...

The Dutch Corporate Governance Code

The Dutch Corporate Governance Code was first adopted in 2003. The Code contains principles and best practice provisions that regulate the relationship between the management board, the supervisory board and the shareholders of a company. The Code applies to all companies with registered offices...

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