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/
The point of our community is to help you meet and get to know locals in and around the city of Rotterdam.
For those of you whom are new to the city and looking for housing checkout:
Housing
• Housing resources and where to look
• House cleaning services in Rotterdam & The Netherlands
• Buying a House or Property in The Netherlands
• Setting up Utilities in The Netherlands
Taxes in The Netherlands
Career & Work
• Expat & English Speaking Jobs in The Netherlands
• Starting a Business in The Netherlands
• Career Coaches in The Netherlands
• The Most in Demand Skills For the Future
Education
• Dutch Schools in The Netherlands
• Advantages of the Blended Learning Approach to Language
• What an intensive dutch language course looks like!
Finances
• Cost of Living in The Netherlands
• What to do with 401k when moving abroad?
• Investment Advice for Expats
Just moved and looking for a dentist?
http://www.expatrepublic.com/dentist-in-the-netherlands/
Enjoy weekend trips? Why not checkout one of these great destinations
https://www.expatrepublic.com/weekend-trips/
FATCA
Are you an American Expat and want to know more about FATCA?
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See you,
Karim
P.S. Dutch are most certainly welcome and encouraged!
Upcoming events
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Moving to The Netherlands Webinar
·OnlineOnlineGood job! You made the jump, or you are about to! Lucky you, you’ve decided to move to one of the most beautiful countries in the world. And with all the Netherlands’ beauty, highly advanced economy, down-to-earth locals, and a booming job market, it’s not a bad move.
Before, and once, you’ve relocated, there are a few things you will need to know or arrange beforehand. With that in mind, we’ve put this webinar together to help make your arrival as hassle-free as possible. Therefore, this webinar is ideal for those who are about to move or have just moved to The Netherlands.
In this webinar, we’ll discuss the following:
- Your first three months in The Netherlands
- Housing & Accommodation, and short stay
- Relocating alone and/or with a Family
- Registration at City Hall
- Transportation & Public Transport
- Health insurance & Healthcare & Dentistry in The Netherlands
- Setting up a bank account
- Pitfalls and scams to watch out for in your move
- Making the process as smooth and as cost-effective as possible
- Questions you may have (Q&A)
In this webinar, you’ll get a local’s advice as well as best practices on what to look out for and a list of the best service providers.
Register
FREEAbout the Sponsor
Welocate is a full service real estate agency. Whether you have just moved to the Netherlands and about to rent or have been here for a few years and are ready to buy a new home, The people at Welocate are here for you. Their packages for buying, selling, renting out and renting are customized to your specific requirements and providing everything you need at a fixed and transparent price.4 attendees
Wealth Management Strategies for Americans Living Abroad
·OnlineOnlineAre you an American expat looking to simplify and optimize your cross-border financial planning?
Look no further! Our expert speaker Brett Spencer will share insights and strategies on how best to position your finances from a cross-border perspective.
You’ll be pleased with some of the amazing tips & tricks and regulations you can take advantage of to maximize your financial situation and save money. Being an expat can be complicated, but with financial planning expertise, it doesn’t have to be!
During this informative session, we'll cover a range of important topics, including:
• Investment accounts and options
• Retirement accounts
• Real estate considerations
• Protecting your assets
• Family planning (think cross-border marriage or inheritance issues).
• Wealth Management Strategies for Americans Living Abroad
• Tax-efficient strategies for optimized tax planning
• Tips & TricksWith so much to learn and gain from this webinar, you won't want to miss it! Register today to secure your spot.
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FREEAbout the speaker
Impact Financial (IF) is a US based wealth management firm that specializes in serving American expats. IF offers comprehensive cross-border financial planning, investment management and US tax preparation services. IF also works with a network of international tax advisors to offer coordinated, cross-border tax planning. IF is here to help optimize all of your cross-border financial complexities.2 attendees
Selling Your Home in the Netherlands
·OnlineOnlineDutch house prices rose around 8.5% nationally in 2025, according to De Nederlandsche Bank, and homes are selling in under five weeks on average. Market conditions are broadly in your favor as a seller.
That said, the decisions that most affect your outcome as an expat seller rarely come down to the market. They are about your mortgage terms, your tax position, and your personal timeline. In this webinar, we’ll cover everything you should sort out before you set a date.
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FREE2 attendees
Past events
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