What we’re about
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
• Guide to Buying a Property in The Netherlands
• House cleaning services in The Netherlands
Banking & Finance
• Setting up a Dutch bank account in 5 minutes with no BSN
• Transferring money from abroad
• Financial advice for Investments in The Netherlands
• Everything you need to know about the 30% ruling
Healthcare in The Netherlands
• List of Dentists in The Netherlands
• Healthcare in The Netherlands
Buying a Bike in The Netherlands
• Guide to Buying a Bicycle in The Netherlands
Working in The Netherlands
• Surviving your Dutch office in Dutch
• Holiday Allowance in The Netherlands
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,
Karim
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- RSM MBA Open DayRotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, Rotterdam
Learn more about RSM and the MBA programmes we offer. Keynote speakers will discuss topics relevant to the global business landscape and a presentation by senior staff representatives will provide you with more information on the unique characteristics of our school and the RSM experience.
You will also have the opportunity to ask questions to various RSM representatives and alumni during an informal networking event afterwards.
When & Where
Date: Saturday, September 13 2025
Time: 10:00 – 14:00
Where: Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University | Burgemeester Oudlaan 50 | RotterdamRegister
FREE - Dutch Employment Contract, Employee Rights & Labor LawLink visible for attendees
One of the main hurdles’ internationals & expats face when moving and working in The Netherlands is understanding their rights and navigating Dutch labor law. In this webinar, we will delve into the main things you need to know to protect your rights as an employee, as well as the best practices to do so. Remember, the more you know, the better a position you will be to make the decisions that benefit you.
In this special webinar, we will cover the following:
- Employment contracts – what am I signing?
- Changing my employment
- Vacation & sick leave
- Side jobs or freelancing
- Non-competition clauses
- Dismissal law - a lawyers’ Walhalla
- Non-solicitation clauses
- Liquidated damages and damages clauses
- Salary negotiations and fair wages
- UVW and unemployment law
- The workers’ counsel
- What happens when your employer is sold?
- Terminating or rescinding your employment contract
- Suing your employer – five simple steps
- Case studies and examples
- Common mistakes expats make
- Best practices for expats
It’s not uncommon that expats get confused or, even worse yet, taken advantage of because they don’t know the rules, rights, or their obligations. Furthermore, internationals are afraid to get into litigation, get legal support, or take an employer to court because they may not know the system. Doing this in Dutch is even scarier. Join us for this free webinar as we help you navigate this intricate, employee-friendly legal system!
Agenda:
• Presentation by Ronald M. Beltzer at Flott Advocaten – 19:00 – 20:00
• Q&A session (ask anything): 20:00 – 20:30Register
FREEAbout the speaker
Flott stands for strength, courage, flexibility, and elegance. That's how we like to operate. We are your employment law partner in the broadest sense of the word. Communication with you is key. Whether it concerns complex reorganization processes involving trade unions and works councils, drafting employment conditions or an employment dispute: the Flott team will assist you with advice and assistance. With jointly half a century of experience, we guarantee a practical, smooth and flexible working method.Although we master the entire area of employment law at a top-level, we are known for the specializations reorganizations, flexible work, working conditions and dismissal law.
- The Dutch Brainwash – 7 Day Intensive CourseKeizersgracht 8, Amsterdam
The Dutch Brainwash is an intensive Dutch course in the center of Amsterdam. It has a unique approach that is totally different from any other language course that you can think of. Thanks to a very special combination of powerful learning techniques and personal coaching, great results are possible within a very short time. Within 7 days you’ll notice how easy it is to speak about any subject that you like, in Dutch!
Bringing your Dutch to a whole new level is relatively easy. But… you have to know how to do it. Mainly, it only works if you can see that Dutch is a logical, consistent and funny language. Don’t worry if you are not convinced of this yet. Step by step you can learn how to construct your own sentences, how to explode your vocabulary while thinking in pictures and which mindset you can use so that you can achieve your goals even faster…
When most people think about learning, they think about retaining loads and loads of information. But… if you think about it, it is not true! Speaking a language is also about feeling at ease and having confidence. Therefore, a positive experience is one of the most important things, something that is easily ignored by most people. And yes, you will also learn many other things:
- A better pronunciation
- How to construct sentences about any subject that you like
- How to explode your vocabulary within seconds
- What to do if Dutch people switch to English
- How to talk about situations that are weird and crazy
- How to sound intelligent in Dutch (with little effort from your part)
- How to understand much much more
- How Dutch humor works (so yes, you’ll learn some filthy things too
- How to think in Dutch, so that everything becomes easier!
- Long after the Dutch Brainwash is over, you progress will still continue!
Just for your information, your progress will not stop after 7 days. Here are some extras!
- One free eCourse The Psychology of Speaking Languages
- One free eCourse 30 Days To Change Your Dutch
- Free conversation classes (10 times a year)
- A secret Facebook group where you can practice your Dutch every day
- Access to new advanced programs that are only available for Dutch Brainwash Graduates
- Access to personal coaching that is only available for Dutch Brainwash Graduates
Details:
When: Saturday, 20 September 2025 (The Dutch Brainwash lasts for 7 days)
Time: 10.00 – 16.45 (every day)
Place: Keizersgracht 8, AmsterdamPrice: €1595 (You can secure your place with a deposit of €500). Price includes all training materials & loads of stroopwafels
Prospective students MUST REGISTER in advance.
- How to Rent out Your Home in the NetherlandsLink visible for attendees
The 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
FREE
