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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/
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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
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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!
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Buying Your First House in The NetherlandsLink visible for attendees
It’s no secret that the Dutch housing market has been insane over the past few years. But that shouldn’t discourage you from making that very special purchase: your first home!
Buying your first property has loads of advantages, both financial and emotional. It also provides you with a sense of accomplishment, the knowing you aren’t simply flushing money down the toilet on rent.
Making that special purchase, however, is not always an easy task. In this webinar we aim to make the process easier for you. In it, we’ll discuss:
- An overview of the Dutch housing market
- Securing a mortgage and how much you can borrow
- For employees
- For freelancers (ZZP’ers)
- The financial advantages of buying a house/property
- The costs involved
- Searching for a property
- Bidding, negotiating and important strategies to consider
- Signing & notarizing the contract (and other important documents)
- Getting the keys and moving in
- Tips & tricks you can’t find anywhere else! ;)
The journey to home ownership can be one of those joyful moments in life and the key to making it so is being armed with the right knowledge and help. That’s why we have enlisted our friends at Expat Home and Loan
Agenda:
19:00 – 19:30 Presentation by Expat Home and Loan
19:30 – 20:00 Q&ARegister
FREEAbout The Speaker
Buying a home in a new country can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. The Home & Loan Solution is designed for expats who want simplicity, expert guidance, and great value. From financing to final keys, Expat Home and Loan take care of everything, in one straightforward, English-speaking service. - Discover Life Coaching as a Career – Online SessionLink visible for attendees
During this online session, you’ll learn all about the many exciting aspects of a coaching training program and find out if this career path is the right fit for you.
Special thanks to our friends at the Academy for Coaching and Counselling (ACC) for hosting this event.
ACC in a Nutshell
- Almost 30 Years of Experience: Since 1996, the ACC has trained thousands of successful coaches and counsellors. Most of them still hold a thriving practice, work as a teacher in the profession or have excelled in their professional careers.
- Comprehensive Training: Develop your coaching and counselling skills from foundational techniques to advanced specializations with the ACC’s flexible two-year English training program, tailored to support your unique learning path.
- National and International Recognition: Exemplary recognition for its institute and educational programs.
- Flexible Learning Options: The ACC training programs take place in various cities in the Netherlands or in a live online setting, accessible worldwide.
- Learn from Experts: The ACC teachers are experts in the field, so you will be taught by the best and learn from their experiences.
Join the Online Information Session
Would you like to discover whether a coaching or counselling training program suits you? Or are you already a coach and would like to level up your skills?If so, join the ACC-team at the online information session on Thursday, 4 September, 2025. The event will take place from 7.00 pm until 9.00 pm. Participation is free of charge.
During this online session you will:
- Receive information about how to become a coach or counsellor in The Netherlands.
- Discover the ACC’s training programs and what can be achieved with them.
- Meet teachers and staff.
- Get informed about the ACC’s accreditations and recognitions.
- Learn more about the new Addiction and Recovery Coaching and Counselling programme.
- Receive advice on which training program suits you best.
Register
FREEAbout ACC
The Academy for Coaching and Counselling (ACC) has offered training programs in the field of coaching and counselling since 1996. We stand for a personal approach with a focus on our students’ unique life paths. At the ACC, we attach great importance to quality. This is also reflected by our various accreditations, certifications and quality marks.We offer a two-year training program in English. This program will teach you the basics of coaching and counselling (Year 1) and become a more specialized coach/counsellor (Year 2). You can choose to participate in Year 1 only, or follow both years. Our training programs are available either in-person (classroom) or Live Online (via Zoom). The online program gives you the possibility to be guided by a teacher and practice with your fellow students onscreen from anywhere in the world.
- Open Day – Learn Dutch the fun wayMBO College Centrum - ROC van Amsterdam, Amsterdam
During the Open Day, we would like to give you a chance to get to know us and our teachers, see how we work, and we will tell you about our unique ‘out-of-the-classroom’ teaching method. Our doors are open from 18.45 till 21.00 at Da Costastraat 36 (!), and the free trial lesson takes place between 19.00 and 20.30.
What you will learn in this webinar
➡️ Trial lesson for beginners
➡️Level assessment for advanced levels
➡️ Meet the team and ask all your questionsRegister
FREE - Setting up Your Business in the NetherlandsLink visible for attendees
What is more satisfying than being your own boss? Honestly, many people think nothing. Of course, there are stresses, hardships, and concerns, but the joy and passion of owning and operating your own business is one too few get to experience.
In this very special webinar, we’ll walk you through the steps you need to set up your business in The Netherlands. From tax implications to the right business structure to invoicing your customers and getting paid! We’ve got you covered. There’s a lot to learn, and we’ll certainly give you loads of valuable tips!
Starting a business can be the start of a more fulfilling life, loaded with excitement and the sheer love of what you do. If your business is online, it also provides the ability to work from anywhere in the world, which yields incredible personal freedom. Imagine yourself, through the long, wet Dutch winter months, sipping margaritas on the Red or Mediterranean Sea!
“The true entrepreneur is a doer not a dreamer”
In this webinar, we’ll discuss the following:
- Various types of income & revenue
- Starting a business
- Business plan
- Legal business entities
- Various taxes for your business (and what you need to do!)
- Deductible business expenses
- Legal status of a sole trader
- Step by step on what to do
- Considerations for internationals
- Blue Business Service
Agenda
19:00 – 20:00: Seminar
20:00 – 20:30: Q&ARegister
FREEAbout the Speakers
Blue Umbrella is a leading online tax consultancy firm in The Netherlands. They have filed over 13.000 income tax returns for expatriates. Additionally, they have created the Blue Business service: a one-stop shop for all the needs of international entrepreneurs living and working in The Netherlands.
