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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http://www.expatrepublic.com/mailing-list/
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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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.
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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.6 attendees
Selling Your Home in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area
·OnlineOnlineAt the Selling Your Own Home event we will share with you all you need to know about the process of selling a home. We will be discussing the following:
- The advantages of selling your home now
- The process of selling a home
- Key players you’ll meet during the process
- Other Important things to know
- Timeline and costs
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. The following speakers will share their knowledge and insights with you, allowing you to take this information into account when considering selling a home.
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FREE2 attendees
Filing Your U.S. Taxes While Living Abroad
·OnlineOnlineAlthough the U.S. boasts an incredible and innovative economy, beautiful nature and robust opportunities, many Americans decide to live abroad. They can be in search of personal or professional growth, adventure, or to simply retire.
Experiencing a new culture is both exciting and engaging. For most countries, however, once you have left, you cease to become a tax resident and therefore pay no income tax. But, as a U.S. citizen, you are taxed based on your American nationality, not necessarily only where you live. Therefore, as an American living abroad, you must file income taxes and report certain items to the IRS and the U.S. Government.
In this webinar, we’ll walk you through what you need to do in order to comply with U.S. regulations, as well as some tips and tricks to do so efficiently and painlessly.
We’ll discuss:
- Who needs to file U.S. income tax
- Considerations for U.S. expats
- How to file your U.S. income tax Federal & State Tax Returns
- Understanding the basic regulations
- Avoiding double taxation
- Credits from the U.S. government
- Tax planning and tax efficient strategies
- Things to consider when owning Property or a Business in the United States
- Considerations for Digital Nomads
- Considerations for retirees
- The streamline procedure, for those who haven’t filed
- You’re first income tax filing
- Accidental Americans
- Tips & Tricks
Remember that the long arm of Uncle Sam and the IRS is not something which can be ignored, so it’s important to get informed, follow the rules and do everything correctly. In this webinar, we’ll help you with everything you need to know about filing your U.S. tax returns from abroad. So join us for a smooth tax experience!
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FREEAbout the Sponsor
At Taxbrella, we specialize in hassle-free tax solutions for U.S. expats in Europe and beyond. As the sister company of Blue Umbrella, a trusted name in Dutch tax services for over a decade, we understand the complexities of international tax compliance.Whether you’re new to expat life or a seasoned traveler, Taxbrella is your trusted partner—so you can focus on what matters most while we handle your taxes.
3 attendees
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
FREE4 attendees
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