The Economic and Monetary Union, the organisation presiding over the euro, celebrates its 10th anniversary today. The euro, however, has not been without its troubles; is there more to celebrate or regret? read more

In 2008, the government introduced Banksparen, a new bank savings scheme for mortgages and pensions. Experts at Finsens Financial Advisors explain in detail what this means for expats. read more

International finance systems under scrutiny after credit crunch heralds an uncertain period for global economy. read more

We continue our publication of your questions on tax and tax-related issues, answered by tax expert Frank de Bats. This selection looks at the 30 percent ruling, double taxation and capital gains in Holland. (Names of readers submitting questions are now withheld as standard.) read more

The Netherlands is a world player when it comes to the head offices of multinational companies. But a new report warns that the country must improve its commercial climate or risk losing its position. *By Wendy Braanker. read more

The Dutch government relaxed its subsidy policies in order to enable more women to participate in the labour market. But the success has a downside. By political editor John Tyler read more

We continue our publication of your questions on tax and tax-related issues, answered by tax expert Frank de Bats. This selection looks at the 30 percent ruling, double taxation and capital gains in Holland. (Names of readers submitting questions are now withheld as standard.) read more

Almost every expat has heard of the 30% ruling and wants to benefit from it, but there aren’t that many expats who know exactly what the 30% ruling means and how it works. Finsens' tax experts take you through the basic rules and consequences. read more

Questions include: more on the 30 percent ruling, Offshore savings, tax on fulltime trading gains and the consequences of omitting to cancel registration in the Netherlands. read more

Our tax expert answers readers' questions on USA/ UK dual citizenship, property gains taxation, 30 percent rule influence on the mortgage tax return and social security contributions. read more

Our international tax expert answers readers'questions related to capital gains, the 30 percent ruling, wage tax refunds and the date of tax responsibility. read more

The issues readers ask about include taxation on a British citizen''s inheritance tax, income tax for temporary working in the Netherlands and Dutch tax on US social security payments. read more