What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- 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 - How (Some) Financial Advisers Are Taking Advantage of YouLink visible for attendees
Are you confident your financial adviser has your best interests in mind?
Join Luke Staden, an experienced financial expert, as he pulls back the curtain to reveal the lesser-known practices some advisers use to benefit themselves—at your expense. From sneaky hidden commissions to pushing investment products that don’t fit your goals, this eye-opening webinar will arm you with the knowledge you need to avoid becoming a victim of bad advice.
You deserve a financial strategy that works for you—not them.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this engaging session, you’ll know:- How to identify red flags in financial advice.
- Common tactics used to hide fees and commissions.
- Why some investments might harm, rather than help, your wealth.
- Steps to spot genuine, unbiased financial guidance.
- What questions to ask before trusting anyone with your hard-earned money
Who Should Attend
This event is perfect for:- Individuals who suspect they might be overcharged or underserved by their adviser.
- Anyone new to financial planning who wants to understand the basics.
- Savvy investors looking to level up their ability to evaluate professional advice.
Register
FREEAbout the Speaker
Staden Financial Management believes in giving financial investment advice the right way. With that said, a workshop on transparent fees, exceptional investment performance, and unbiased advice, honestly seemed rather dull, so instead, this event is about financial advice given the wrong way. - Let’s Touch BASE: SUSTAIN your businessStartDock Coworking Singel, Amsterdam
Join us for Let’s touch BASE: SUSTAIN your business, where entrepreneurs come together in a collaborative and inspiring environment to learn, share insights, and build meaningful connections.
At BASE, we believe in a business model that aligns profitability with sustainability, ensuring long-term success while staying true to your values. This event focuses on strategies for sustainable growth through smart financial management, innovative practices and impactful connections with like-minded professionals.
Event Highlights
Workshop: Profit is Predictable: Profit by Design, Not Default, run by Michael Knulst
Profit isn’t a mystery — it’s architecture. In this strategic 60-minute workshop for business owners, Michael H. Knulst (author of Corporate Secrets) reveals a proven profitability framework used by elite companies to turn chaos into clarity and cash.You’ll learn why most entrepreneurs unknowingly scale loss-making activities, and how to reverse-engineer a profit engine that delivers consistent, margin-rich growth.
This session cuts through theory and sentiment. You’ll walk away with practical tools to diagnose your most profitable segments, plug margin leaks, and structure your business to generate predictable profit — regardless of market conditions.
Michael is a growth-oriented leader, specialized in delivering lasting performance at the sharp end, where your business meets its customers. He is a Business Growth Strategist, Executive Coach, Transformational Mindset Facilitator, Speaker and Author. Throughout his extensive career, Michael has had the privilege of working closely with hundreds of motivated and ambitious women. And he observes that women in general and his clients in particular, are now embracing a new phase of evolution, aiming to achieve more than just success. They yearn to fully embrace their true selves, tap into their unique talents, discover their life’s purpose, forge meaningful connections, unlock their spiritual potential, and create a positive impact on others’ lives.
Michael is the founder of Beyond Profits, where he helps female entrepreneurs to transform their company into purpose driven organizations that thrive, engage and contribute in a better, easier and more fun way. Over the past 30 years Michael has built 4 multi-million-dollar businesses and generated more than 75 million dollars in revenue for his clients. Together with his wife, he also runs a Mental Health Institute for young adult women. Michael’s mission is to unlock people’s potential; One soul at the time.
Fireside Chat: Sustainability and profitability, finding the balance
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Maite Ibarretxe, an accomplished sustainability expert and leader in integrating sustainable practices into business models. With extensive experience in helping organisations balance environmental responsibility with financial success, Maite will share actionable strategies on how sustainability can drive profitability and long-term growth.Maite brings a wealth of knowledge to implementing impactful, eco-conscious initiatives that make a measurable difference for both businesses and the planet. This last edition before the annual conference will leave you inspired and equipped with practical tools to create a more sustainable and profitable future for your company.
Why Attend?
- Gain actionable strategies for profitability and sustainability.
- Learn from industry leaders and sustainability experts.
- Network with a diverse community of entrepreneurs committed to innovative and value-driven business practices.
At BASE, we are on a mission to create a safe and collaborative space where entrepreneurs can exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow their businesses in ways that matter. We also strive to help and encourage entrepreneurs to do business with one another, fostering a community where mutual support leads to shared growth and success. Let’s support each other and grow together!
- 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.
