Expat Guide

Finance in the Netherlands

Learn everything you need to know about managing finances in the Netherlands as an expat, including opening bank accounts, paying taxes, getting insurance and investing.

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Dutch bank account: Opening a Dutch bank account as an expat

Expatica’s guide explains who can open a Dutch bank account and what you need to present when opening a bank account in the Netherlands.

Mobile banking and mobile payments in the Netherlands

You can do pretty much anything on your smartphone these days. Among the...

Dutch Consumerism 101

If there is one thing that I really love about living in the...

Insurance in the Netherlands

Find out what insurance in the Netherlands is needed for expats with this short guide which covers both mandatory and optional types of insurance available.

How to be well insured in the Netherlands

“The damage amounted to some EUR 50,000; my monthly premium is less than...

Offshore banking in the Netherlands

This overview of offshore banking offers guidance to expats and companies in the Netherlands for understanding and choosing international financial services.

Offshore companies in the Netherlands

Offshore companies are businesses that have been registered, established or incorporated outside of...

The Dutch pension system

The Dutch pension system is rated among the world’s best. Find out if you can claim a Dutch pension as an expat, the Netherlands’ retirement age, Dutch pension rates and...

Dutch tax system and salary calculation: Tax in the Netherlands

Certain expats are entitled to Dutch tax benefits; this guide to tax in the Netherlands explains the Netherlands’ tax rates, how to calculate your net salary and the Dutch tax...

Doing your income tax return in the Netherlands

The start of the year is a signal to begin your tax return...

The Dutch 30% ruling explained

Are you eligible for the Netherlands’ 30% ruling? This guide explains how expats...

Update: Dutch government postpones 30% ruling changes until 2021

The Dutch government has announced that they have agreed to a delay on...

Doing your taxes as a self-employed entrepreneur in the Netherlands

Learn about how taxes work for self-employed entrepreneurs in the Netherlands, from VAT...

How to get a loan in the Netherlands

You’re buying a new home in the Netherlands and thinking of taking out a loan from a Dutch bank. The process is not as hard as you think. Here is...

How to find a financial adviser in the Netherlands

Hoping to take some of the strain out of your move to the...

How can I pay off the credit card debt I racked up over the holidays?

It’s a common occurrence once the holiday season winds down — you reluctantly...