About us
A warm welcome to Expat Republic! This group is meant to help you meet other like minded individuals, grow your social and professional network. We also focus on seminars and events where you can learn develop and grow!
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Housing Resources
• Resources for finding a house or a room
• Buying a house or property in The Netherlands
• Utility Connection Services in The Netherlands
Dutch Taxes & Finances
• Basics of the Dutch income tax system
• Transferring money to a Dutch bank account
https://www.expatrepublic.com/basics-dutch-income-tax-system/
Healthcare in The Netherlands
• Healthcare in The Netherlands Explained
FATCA
Are you an American Expat and want to know what is FATCA?
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Healthcare & Health Insurance in The Netherlands
•Health insurance in The Netherlands
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Career & Jobs
• Expat & English Speaking Jobs
Family Life
• Maternity Leave in The Netherlands
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P.S. Dutch are most certainly welcome (and encouraged) !
Upcoming events
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Successful Mid-Life Career Change in The Netherlands
·OnlineOnlineAre you feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or uncertain about your next career move? Do you wonder if it’s too late to change paths or finally do work that excites you? If so, this webinar is for you!
Many professionals in mid-life find themselves in careers that no longer fit. Maybe you’ve lost passion for your work, feel trapped in a role that doesn’t inspire you, or wonder if you’re too late to make a change. But here’s the truth: staying in a job you don’t love has consequences – on your confidence, energy, and overall happiness.
The good news? It’s never too late to discover a career that truly aligns with your strengths, values, and passions. You just need the right clarity and strategy to get there.
In this free webinar, you’ll learn:
- The hidden costs of staying in a job that doesn’t fulfill you
- The benefits of having a career you truly enjoy (and why mid-life is the best time to make a change!)
- 3 key strategies to help you find your dream job – even if you don’t know what it is yet
- Actionable tips you can start applying right now to gain clarity and momentum
- Practical insights into navigating the Dutch job market as a career changer
This isn’t just another career talk – it’s a powerful, eye-opening session designed to help you break free from uncertainty and take control of your future. You’ll walk away with fresh insights, practical tools, and the motivation to take action toward a career you love.
Who is this for?
- Professionals in mid-life feeling unfulfilled, lost, or stuck in their careers
- Those considering a career change but unsure where to start
- Anyone wanting to align their work with their passions, strengths, and values
- Expats or locals navigating career transitions in the Dutch job market
Ready to start your journey toward a career you love?
Join us for this transformational session and take the first step toward a new, fulfilling chapter in your professional life.
Reserve your free spot now! Spaces are limited – sign up today!
24 attendees
How to Rent out Your Home in the Netherlands
·OnlineOnlineThe Dutch Housing Market is arguably one of the most competitive, yet regulated housing markets in the world. As a landlord, this means that there’ll be high demand for your property - but it also means that you’ll need to take on numerous responsibilities.
Questions you might be asking yourself…
- Am I legally allowed to let my property?
- How much can I charge for my property?
- How does renting out my property affect my mortgage?
- What are the standard lease agreements?
- How can I find reliable tenants?
- What am I legally responsible for?
- What if I want to move back into the property?
- How does this affect my taxes?
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Curious to learn more? Join our next webinar!
Join us at our How to Rent out Your Home in the Netherlands webinar where we will share everything you need to know to successfully rent out your property.➡️ Topics covered will include:
- Overview of the Dutch Rental Market
- Things to Consider Before Letting Your Property
- How to Find the Perfect Tenant(s)
- How to Craft a Lease Agreement
- How to Best Manage Your Property & Tenant(s)
- more!
After the presentation, which will take around 30-45 minutes, there will be plenty of time for Q&A to help you with your questions.
Register
FREE2 attendees
Moving to The Netherlands Webinar
·OnlineOnlineGood job! You made the jump, or you are about to! Lucky you, you’ve decided to move to one of the most beautiful countries in the world. And with all the Netherlands’ beauty, highly advanced economy, down-to-earth locals, and a booming job market, it’s not a bad move.
Before, and once, you’ve relocated, there are a few things you will need to know or arrange beforehand. With that in mind, we’ve put this webinar together to help make your arrival as hassle-free as possible. Therefore, this webinar is ideal for those who are about to move or have just moved to The Netherlands.
In this webinar, we’ll discuss the following:
- Your first three months in The Netherlands
- Continuing Your Employment in The Netherlands
- Childcare in The Netherlands & Childcare Allowance
- Dutch Tax System & 30% Ruling
- Starting a Business in The Netherlands
- Housing & Accommodation, and short stay
- Relocating alone and/or with a Family
- Registration at City Hall
- Transportation & Public Transport
- Health insurance & Healthcare & Dentistry in The Netherlands
- Setting up a bank account
- Pitfalls and scams to watch out for in your move
- Making the process as smooth and as cost-effective as possible
- Questions you may have (Q&A)
In this webinar, you’ll get a local’s advice as well as best practices on what to look out for and a list of the best service providers.
Register
FREEAbout the Sponsor
Welocate is a full service real estate agency. Whether you have just moved to the Netherlands and about to rent or have been here for a few years and are ready to buy a new home, The people at Welocate are here for you. Their packages for buying, selling, renting out and renting are customized to your specific requirements and providing everything you need at a fixed and transparent price.8 attendees
Buying a House in The Netherlands
·OnlineOnlineBuying a house can be exciting as well as stressful, especially if you don’t have detailed knowledge of the process, market or legal obligations.
In this webinar, we will let you know about the current housing market, inform you of the process of buying a house in the Netherlands, and provide buying tips as well as how to avoid pitfalls.
The webinar will take approximately one hour, where our presentation takes about 30 minutes, and the remaining time is scheduled for any questions you might have.
If you still have any questions after the webinar has finished, you will be given the opportunity to schedule a private meeting with one of Welocate's advisors.
Register
FREEAbout The Sponsor
Since 2004 Welocate has been helping Expats buy their perfect home at the best price in the Netherlands, taking all their worries away. They've created a complete package to provide everything you need from start to finish, the Home Buyers Plan.9 attendees
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