Expats Netherlands - New to the Netherlands - Dutch Legal & Financial Matters

You will inevitably have to deal with some Dutch legal and financial matters, now that you are living in the Netherlands. The articles on this page will explain what you might encounter, and take you through whatever action is required.

There are many different types of ‘Dutch Insurance’ in the Netherlands. Some are obligatory, others you are strongly advised to have. Here you can look over the various kinds of insurance you may need, and discover how to organise them. If you have come to the Netherlands for work, it is likely that you will need ‘Double social insurance’. Please read our article that outlines the legislation surrounding it.

It is also crucial to understand the legal and financial matters concerning tax. Find out which kinds of ‘Dutch taxes’ are applicable to you, based on your personal and financial circumstances. If you have been recruited to come to the Netherlands from your home country, or posted here by your employer, you could be eligible for the ‘Dutch 30% ruling tax facility’. Read on to find out about the slightly different rules that will apply to you in this scenario.

Regardless of your situation, you will need to know how to manage your general ‘money matters in the Netherlands’. You will find an overview of how to access, bank and spend your Euros in the section below.

Finally, there is always the chance that you might run into ‘legal problems in the Netherlands’. Do not panic if this happens, just read our article! It will guide you through what to expect, and what kinds of help and legal advice are available to you.

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Banking, New Style

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Inheritance tax in NL

It is a great gift to inherit anything from a family member or close connection. Unfortunately, however ...

Legal Problems in the Netherlands

However law abiding a citizen you are, it is unlikely that you will never come up against ...

Dutch Insurance

The Dutch like to keep themselves well insured against all manner of incidents. As an expat, you ...

Dutch Taxes

Taxes are always complicated. If you have moved to the Netherlands from another country they can be ...

30 ruling Netherlands

Dutch 30%-ruling Tax Facility

The 30%-ruling is a tax advantage, created for employees who are posted or recruited from abroad ...

Money Matters in the Netherlands

This article will take you through some fundamental money matters you need to learn about, as a ...

Social Security Regulation in NL

If you work in the Netherlands then you are, in principle, subject to Dutch social security legislation ...

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