About us
A warm welcome to Expat Republic!
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/](http://www.expatrepublic.com/contact/)
The point of our community is to help you meet and get to know locals in and around the city of Amsterdam.
Looking for Housing and Housing Resources
List of Housing Resources in The Netherlands
Buying a Property in The Netherlands checkout these seminars
Home Renovations & Laminaat for new rentals
Buying a Property in The Netherlands
Real Estate Agents in The Netherlands (and Property Management!)
House Cleaning Services in Amsterdam & The Netherlands
Short Stay & Serviced Apartments
Setting up Utilities in The Netherlands
• Setting up Home Utilities and where to go
• Doing Laundry in Amsterdam
Healthcare
• Dentists in The Netherlands
• Healthcare in The Netherlands Explained
Career & Jobs
• The most in demand skills for the future
• English Speaking & Expat Jobs in The Netherlands
Dutch Income Tax:
• Dutch Tax Mail receive you Dutch tax letters online
• Dutch income tax system explained
• Dutch income tax calculator
• Average Salary in The Netherlands
Food & Leisure
• Best Indian restaurants in Amsterdam
• Swimming pools in Amsterdam
• 7 Saunas in Amsterdam to get you through the winter
Enjoy weekend trips? Why not checkout one of these great destinations
https://www.expatrepublic.com/weekend-trips/
Finance
• Are you an American Expat and want to know more about FATCA?
• Financial Advisors & Consultants in The Netherlands
• List of Banks in The Netherlands
• Investment Advice for Expats
• Cost of Living in The Netherlands
• Mortgage Calculator (Netherlands)
• Expat Investment Advice
• ESG investing and how it works
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Some Fun things to do
• Visit a sauna in Amsterdam
• Best craft beer bars in Amsterdam
• Best cocktail bars in Amsterdam
• Interesting Dutch "sport-tradition" fierljeppen
• Escape Rooms in Amsterdam
See you,
Karim
P.S. Dutch are most certainly welcome and encouraged!
Upcoming events
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Open Day – Learn Dutch the fun way
MBO College Centrum - ROC van Amsterdam, Da Costastraat 36, Amsterdam, NLDuring 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
FREE6 attendees
ZZP or BV? Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Business
·OnlineOnlineSo you’ve decided to work for yourself in the Netherlands. Congratulations! But before you send that first invoice, there’s a big decision waiting for you: should you set up your business as a ZZP (sole trader) or a BV (limited company)? It sounds like a small decision, but this choice affects your taxes, your personal liability, and how much admin you’ll deal with every year, amongst other things.
That’s why we’ve teamed up with Blue Umbrella for this practical webinar. They’ve helped thousands of internationals and entrepreneurs figure out the right setup, and they’ll walk you through the real differences, so you can pick the structure that actually fits your situation, and know when it’s time to change it.
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
Getting this decision right from the start can save you unnecessary costs, troubles and headaches, so make sure to attend!
Agenda
• 19:00 – 20:00 : Seminar
• 20:00 – 20:30 : Q&ARegister
FREEAbout the Speakers
Blue Umbrella 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.14 attendees
Buying a Newly Built Home in the Netherlands
·OnlineOnlineBuying a newly built home in the Netherlands can be exciting, but the process is very different from buying an existing property. From registration and reservation agreements to construction schedules, staged payments, legal contracts, and delivery inspections, there are several steps that can be unfamiliar, especially for expats.
In this webinar, we will explain how buying a newly built home works in the Netherlands, what to expect from the current market, and how to prepare before committing to a new-build project. We will also cover the financial, legal, and practical details that buyers should understand before signing.
The webinar will take approximately one hour.If you still have 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 their worries away throughout the process. Welocate has created a complete package to provide everything buyers need from start to finish: the Home Buyers Plan.##
2 attendees
All About The 30% Ruling & Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant Visa
·OnlineOnlineThe Netherlands boasts one of the world’s most advanced, modern and diverse economies. Its GDP is nearing 1.2 trillion USD, with no end to the growth in sight. As a result, the Dutch constantly require skilled talent and are in competition with other countries looking to attract and retain talent. However, with only 18 million inhabitants, this tiny country needs help to support its growth. Hence the creation of the highly skilled migrant visa (HSM) and 30% ruling. These are designed to fast-track and entice immigration of well-paid and highly skilled talent (“Kennistalent”) from around the globe to support Dutch companies and the Dutch economy.
In this webinar, we delve into the world of the highly skilled migrant visa & 30% ruling and how you can use it to live in what we feel is one of the best countries on earth!
In this webinar, we’ll discuss the following:
- What the highly skilled migrant visa & 30% ruling are
- Conditions eligibility and requirements
- Application procedure
- Specific circumstances & late applications
- Accepting a job after completing your studies
- Dealing with a rejected 30% ruling application
- Practical examples
- Future outlook
- Tips & tricks you didn’t know about
- Q&A
The move to The Netherlands can be easy or one filled with hard job searches, terrible and disappointing visa applications, or it can be a painless fast track with the help of experts to get you sponsored and move there quickly. Join us to learn about this golden opportunity for your career and future! All aboard to The Netherlands!
Register
FREEAbout the Sponsor
At Wecountancy they give expats the personal touch: answers, not confusion.They streamline Dutch taxes, the 30 % ruling and Highly-Skilled Migrant visas with smart in-house tech and a dedication to their clients. Entrepreneurs and professionals appreciate our forward-looking guidance. Born in 2023 from Activa + Zirkzee, they blend decades of know-how with a global outlook. Settle in or grow your business—while they handle the paperwork and the headaches.3 attendees
Past events
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