About us
Join our online and in-person events in the Netherlands! Attend our expat fairs in Amsterdam, The Hague and Eindhoven to meet international-friendly businesses, get your questions answered by experts, and learn what you need to know to thrive in the Netherlands.
Our regular online webinars, presented by experts in their fields, deep-dive into a range of topics of interest to expats. They're completely free to attend.
IamExpat is the online media platform covering the day-to-day needs of all internationals in the Netherlands. We offer everything from jobs and housing listings to informative guides and Dutch news in English.
More info at: https://www.iamexpat.nl
Fair tickets at: https://www.iamexpatfair.nl/
Featured event

IamExpat Fair Amsterdam 2026
The IamExpat Fair in Amsterdam is back!
Looking to buy a house in the Netherlands, enrol in Dutch classes, or advance your career? Searching for a high-quality international school for your children? Then the IamExpat Fair Amsterdam 2026 is your must-visit event!
The biggest expat fair in the Netherlands brings everything internationals need in one location on one day:
✨ Explore property, mortgage, and housing opportunities
✨ Connect with recruiters, career coaches, and job vacancies
✨ Attend educational workshops and presentations
✨ Discover Dutch language schools and tutoring options
✨ Network with expat-focused services and companies
✨ Enjoy special offers exclusive to the fair
The fair will take place at the historic Beurs van Berlage, just opposite Amsterdam Central Station and around the corner from Dam Square.
🎟️Register today: https://amsterdam.iamexpatfair.nl#/?affl=MUEventPage
Early visitors receive an exclusive tote bag - don’t miss out!
The event provides a perfect opportunity to network, learn, and explore what the Netherlands has to offer for internationals.
The IamExpat Fair Amsterdam 2026 is sponsored by:
Expat Mortgages, M/V Works Mortgages & Insurance, Welocate, Nyenrode Business University, IN Amsterdam, ABN AMRO International Clients, UvA Talen - Language Center, ING Bank, Language Institute Regina Coeli, Rabobank, Homes for Expats, Blue Umbrella, Rotterdam School of Management - Erasmus University, Amsterdam Business School - University of Amsterdam, Arcavindi and Home Inspirations.
Upcoming events
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IamExpat Webinar: How to File Your Dutch Taxes in 2026
·OnlineOnlineIt's never too early to plan your taxes! Whether you’re an international filing your Dutch taxes for the first time or a long-term expat that wants to know about the new rules and regulations that apply to you, don’t miss this webinar on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Back by popular demand, Blue Umbrella will present their renowned webinar on how to file your Dutch taxes in 2026. Join Martin van Wingerden of Blue Umbrella to learn everything you need to know about filing your Dutch taxes, regardless of which form you need to fill in (P, M, C form).
This webinar includes clear, easy-to-understand steps, resources and extra websites with comprehensive information all in English. There will also be a Q&A session following the presentation, so stick around until the very end to ask the expert your questions.
Sign up for this webinar to learn about:
· The basics of the Dutch tax system
· The core rules of taxation in an international setting
· The relation between your salary and income tax filing
· The 30% ruling and its impact on your tax filing
· The new tax rules and regulations
· And more!⭐ Click here to register for free ⭐
The webinar will be presented by Martin van Wingerden, an experienced tax advisor at Blue Umbrella, specialising in income tax matters.
Blue Umbrella's mission is to offer the international community in the Netherlands a reliable, accurate and affordable support platform for Dutch tax matters, helping them to navigate the system with ease and confidence.
↩️ Replay available, click here! ↩️
21 attendees
IamExpat Webinar: Job Hunting in the Netherlands
·OnlineOnlineApplying for jobs can feel unclear and stressful, especially when automated systems screen your CV before anyone reads it. This webinar shows what actually happens behind the scenes, how companies use these tools and what helps your profile move forward.
You will learn how:
• Applicant tracking systems work
• To structure your CV so it passes the first filter
• Recruiters and hiring managers screen your application
• LinkedIn and networking can make or break your job search
• To keep your job hunting structured and manageableThis webinar is for anyone who feels stuck in their job search, is preparing for a career change or wants a clearer understanding of today’s hiring process. Expect an honest, practical session with clear steps, real examples and guidance based on hands-on expertise.
⭐ Click here to register for free ⭐
This webinar is hosted by Christina Ioannidou, HR leader and founder of Spark Back Coaching. Christina is a career & leadership coach with nearly two decades of experience in recruitment, talent management, strategic HR and organisational development in both the corporate world and the start-up scene.
↩️ Replay available, click here! ↩️
Can’t make the live webinar? Sign up to receive the webinar recording so that you can watch it online the next day!
39 attendees
IamExpat Webinar: How to Buy a Home in 2026 - Without Losing Your Mind
·OnlineOnlineDreaming of owning a home in the Netherlands but not sure where to start? Achieving your dream of home ownership is possible! Learn everything you need to know about the Dutch housing market with this free webinar hosted by Financial Consultancy Holland and M&D Real Estate.
On February 24, 2026, Danish Rahamat (Real Estate Agent) and Milad Talebi Pour (Mortgage Advisor) from M&D Real Estate and Financial Consultancy Holland will guide you through the buying process in the Netherlands. No boring theory. No complicated jargon. Just real tips, smart strategies, and answers to the questions you’re actually afraid to ask.
⭐ Click here to register for free ⭐
Join us and learn how to buy your next home with confidence. Can’t make it to the live webinar? Sign up to receive the webinar recording so that you can watch it online the next day!
↩️ Replay available, click here! ↩️
6 attendees
IamExpat Webinar: All About the Dutch Income Tax Return 2025
·OnlineOnlineWith the Dutch income tax return season approaching, Expat Service B.V. will host this webinar to help you complete your Dutch income tax return for 2025 and ensure you do not miss out on any available tax benefits.
During the webinar, the following topics will be addressed, among others:
• How to declare different types of income, including Dutch and foreign income, and how to deal with international assets such as a second home or cryptocurrency;
• Avoiding double taxation: How to ensure that double taxation is avoided between countries. We will explain how this works;
• The 30% ruling: recent changes and which assets must be declared in the 2025 tax return;
• Available tax benefits, including an in-depth explanation of tax partnership and its advantages.⭐ Click here to register for free ⭐
The webinar will be presented by Roy van der Wiel, entrepreneur and owner of Expat Service B.V., together with Ilyaas, tax specialist at Expat Service B.V.
↩️ Replay available, click here! ↩️
2 attendees
Past events
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