About us
A warm welcome to Expat Republic The Hague!
Thanks for being part of the Expat Republic family! With events running across The Netherlands you're bound to find some really cool folks you can connect with. We hold various events on a regular basis aimed at bringing people together and having good old fashion fun. Please let us know if you'd like to be an event host or organizer: http://www.expatrepublic.com/contact/
We're thrilled to have on our mailing list! We'll keep you in the loop with our latest news and helpful info regarding living and working in The Netherlands. I'm sure we'll have some fun stuff too.
Here is some great info relevant for expats and expat life in The Netherlands:
Don't forget to join our Facebook group, so you can meet other expats and ask questions to our community. you can also signup to our newsletter where we feature loads of great info for expatriates and life in The Netherlands.
Housing:
• Guide to setting up utilities in The Netherlands
• The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Property in The Netherlands
• Finding a good cleaner in The Hague
• Buying a Property in The Netherlands
• Real Estate Agents in The Netherlands (and Property Management!)
• House Cleaning Services in The Hague & The Netherlands
Banking & Finance
• Setting up a Dutch bank account in 5 minutes with no BSN
• Transferring money from abroad
• Expat Financial Advisors in The Netherlands
• Everything you need to know about the 30% ruling
Bikes
• Guide to Buying a Bicycle in The Netherlands
Healthcare in The Netherlands
• Healthcare in The Netherlands Explained
Education
See you,
Karim P.S. Dutch are most certainly welcome and encouraged!
Our Sponsor
Special thank you to Beacon Financial Education for being our meetup group sponsor. They provide a myriad of education and information regarding investments and financial matters. Please do checkout their website and book an appointment with a financial advisor
If there's anything your missing please don't hesitate to let me know!
Cheers,
Upcoming events
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Taalhuis Dutch A2 Boost
Taalhuis, Gerard Doustraat 220, Amsterdam, NLHave you already started learning Dutch, but want to give your language a boost? Then Taalhuis Amsterdam’s Dutch A2+ Boost short course is for you!
This short course is designed for those who’ve completed the A2 level and would like to give their language skills a boost before starting a B1 level course. The focus of this course is on improving practical skills and reinforcing grammar.
Start or continue your Dutch language adventure in September! New Dutch courses start during the week of 14 September.Course Info
Date: September 7 – September 10, 2026
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Time: 18:00-21:30
Cost: €1852 attendees
How a Greener Home Saves & Makes You Money
·OnlineOnlineAll about the money side of a better energy label! Your home's energy label in the Netherlands affects more than just the environment. It can lower your monthly bills, improve your mortgage options, and raise your resale value. In this webinar, we'll break down the financial side in plain terms and share simple steps you can take.
We'll discuss:
- How a better label lowers your monthly energy bills
- Why efficient homes tend to sell for more
- How your label can affect your mortgage rate
- Ways to borrow more for energy upgrades
- The ISDE subsidy and how it cuts upgrade costs
- Why buyers prefer homes with a strong label
- Where to check your current label
- Simple first steps to improve it
A better energy label is not just greener. It can put real money back in your pocket each month and pay off when you sell. Join us to learn how to make your home work for you. Bring your questions, and we'll answer them live.
Register for free and save your seat.
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Taalhuis Autumn Dutch Courses
Taalhuis, Gerard Doustraat 220, Amsterdam, NLBack to school at Taalhuis Amsterdam! Are you interested in learning Arabic, Dutch, Farsi, French, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, or Turkish? New courses are starting in September. Choose a course with one or two lessons per week, join a conversation course, a book club, and dive into the culture. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced speaker, you’ll find plenty of options to start or continue learning with us.
Start or continue your language adventure in September! New Dutch courses start during the week of 14 September.
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Hit €10k Months as a Freelancer or Online Service Provider
·OnlineOnlineWelcome to this empowering webinar designed for future entrepreneurs who are ready to stop daydreaming and start building.
Whether you're still in a 9-5 dreaming of what's possible — or you've already started your business, but the revenue isn't where you need it to be yet — this session will give you the clarity, strategy, and momentum to change that. Not someday. Now.
We're talking about building a business that hits consistent €10K months — not through hype or hustle, but through strategy that actually works for your real life.Here's what we'll cover:
✅ What's Actually Working in 2026: Cut through the noise and focus on the revenue strategies that move the needle right now
✅ The Path to Consistent €10K Months: Ditch the feast-or-famine cycle and build income you can count on
✅ Attracting Clients Who Are Ready to Invest: Stop chasing and start calling in the people who value what you do
✅ The Revenue Roadblocks Nobody Talks About: The honest reasons most service businesses stall — and how to get unstuck fast
✅ The Power of Getting Specific: Why niching down doesn't limit you — it's actually what sets you free
✅ The Mindset That Makes or Breaks It: Building the confidence and focus to keep going when it gets hard
✅ A Business That Fits Your Life: Because freedom is the whole pointThis webinar is for you if:
➡️You're ready to launch or level up your business in 2026 and want a real roadmap
➡️You have a business, but the income is inconsistent, and you're ready to fix that
➡️You're tired of guessing what to do next and want a strategy that's clear and doable
➡️You're ready to work with clients who light you up and pay you what you're worthMeet Your Host
Bevin Farrand is a keynote speaker, author, and business coach who turned unimaginable loss — widowhood, job loss, a house fire — into a thriving business and a movement. She's the founder of the Take the DAMN Chance® movement and creator of the Do the DAMN Thing Method®, a four-step framework that helps people get clear, get moving, and build a life and business they actually want.Bevin has spoken to audiences of 800, coached clients through their biggest pivots, and knows firsthand that building a business while navigating real life isn't about doing more — it's about doing the right things. She brings the same honesty, humor, and no-fluff strategy to this webinar that she brings to every stage she stands on.
Webinar Details:
📅 Date: September 14th, 2026
⏰ Time: 19:00 – 20:30 Dutch Time
💻 Where: Online (Link sent upon registration)
💰 Cost: FREEStop guessing and start growing. Bevin will give you the tools to supercharge your revenue and create a business that brings both success and freedom.
👉 Register Now and take your first step toward your €10k months!
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