Expat Republic Rotterdam

What is more satisfying than being your own boss? Honestly, many people think nothing. Of course, there are stresses, hardships, and concerns, but the joy and passion of owning and operating your own business is one too few get to experience.

In this very special webinar, we’ll walk you through the steps you need to set up your business in The Netherlands. From tax implications to the right business structure to invoicing your customers and getting paid! We’ve got you covered. There’s a lot to learn, and we’ll certainly give you loads of valuable tips!

Starting a business can be the start of a more fulfilling life, loaded with excitement and the sheer love of what you do. If your business is online, it also provides the ability to work from anywhere in the world, which yields incredible personal freedom. Imagine yourself, through the long, wet Dutch winter months, sipping margaritas on the Red or Mediterranean Sea!

“The true entrepreneur is a doer not a dreamer”

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

Agenda
19:00 – 20:00: Seminar
20:00 – 20:30: Q&A

Learn more about RSM and the MBA programmes we offer. Keynote speakers will discuss topics relevant to the global business landscape and a presentation by senior staff representatives will provide you with more information on the unique characteristics of our school and the RSM experience.

You will also have the opportunity to ask questions to various RSM representatives and alumni during an informal networking event afterwards.

When & Where
Date: Saturday, September 13 2025
Time: 10:00 – 14:00
Where: Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University | Burgemeester Oudlaan 50 | Rotterdam

One of the main hurdles’ internationals & expats face when moving and working in The Netherlands is understanding their rights and navigating Dutch labor law. In this webinar, we will delve into the main things you need to know to protect your rights as an employee, as well as the best practices to do so. Remember, the more you know, the better a position you will be to make the decisions that benefit you.

In this special webinar, we will cover the following:

• Employment contracts – what am I signing?
• Changing my employment
• Vacation & sick leave
• Side jobs or freelancing
• Non-competition clauses
• Dismissal law - a lawyers’ Walhalla
• Non-solicitation clauses
• Liquidated damages and damages clauses
• Salary negotiations and fair wages
• UVW and unemployment law
• The workers’ counsel
• What happens when your employer is sold?
• Terminating or rescinding your employment contract
• Suing your employer – five simple steps
• Case studies and examples
• Common mistakes expats make
• Best practices for expats

It’s not uncommon that expats get confused or, even worse yet, taken advantage of because they don’t know the rules, rights, or their obligations. Furthermore, internationals are afraid to get into litigation, get legal support, or take an employer to court because they may not know the system. Doing this in Dutch is even scarier. Join us for this free webinar as we help you navigate this intricate, employee-friendly legal system!

Agenda:
• Presentation by Ronald M. Beltzer at Flott Advocaten – 19:00 – 20:00
• Q&A session (ask anything): 20:00 – 20:30

The Dutch Brainwash is an intensive Dutch course in the center of Amsterdam. It has a unique approach that is totally different from any other language course that you can think of. Thanks to a very special combination of powerful learning techniques and personal coaching, great results are possible within a very short time. Within 7 days you’ll notice how easy it is to speak about any subject that you like, in Dutch!

Bringing your Dutch to a whole new level is relatively easy. But… you have to know how to do it. Mainly, it only works if you can see that Dutch is a logical, consistent and funny language. Don’t worry if you are not convinced of this yet. Step by step you can learn how to construct your own sentences, how to explode your vocabulary while thinking in pictures and which mindset you can use so that you can achieve your goals even faster…

When most people think about learning, they think about retaining loads and loads of information. But… if you think about it, it is not true! Speaking a language is also about feeling at ease and having confidence. Therefore, a positive experience is one of the most important things, something that is easily ignored by most people. And yes, you will also learn many other things:

• A better pronunciation
• How to construct sentences about any subject that you like
• How to explode your vocabulary within seconds
• What to do if Dutch people switch to English
• How to talk about situations that are weird and crazy
• How to sound intelligent in Dutch (with little effort from your part)
• How to understand much much more
• How Dutch humor works (so yes, you’ll learn some filthy things too
• How to think in Dutch, so that everything becomes easier!
• Long after the Dutch Brainwash is over, you progress will still continue!

Just for your information, your progress will not stop after 7 days. Here are some extras!

• One free eCourse The Psychology of Speaking Languages
• One free eCourse 30 Days To Change Your Dutch
• Free conversation classes (10 times a year)
• A secret Facebook group where you can practice your Dutch every day
• Access to new advanced programs that are only available for Dutch Brainwash Graduates
• Access to personal coaching that is only available for Dutch Brainwash Graduates

Details:
When: Saturday, 20 September 2025 (The Dutch Brainwash lasts for 7 days)
Time: 10.00 – 16.45 (every day)
Place: Keizersgracht 8, Amsterdam