You’ve probably heard about 5 December, ‘Pakjesavond’, the celebratory night when families come together to receive gifts from Sinterklaas. This foreign tradition may be hard to get comfortable with, but what if we tell you that you can experience the highlights as a...

This past Tuesday, November 28th, The Relocation Company hosted an insightful information session on the IND Recognized Sponsorship. The purpose of this session was to shed light on the obligations of a recognized sponsor, as well as the advantages for both companies...

It’s that time of year again; Sinterklaas is in the NetherlandsSaturday, the 18th of November, was a very exciting day for all children in the Netherlands. It marked the arrival of Sinterklaas and his helpers with their steamship. The good saint had a long journey,...

On the 11th of November, we celebrate St Maarten in the Netherlands. Sint Maarten is a holiday in honor of Saint Martin of Tours.  Children have homemade lanterns and are walking on the streets from house to house, signing songs in order to collect candy. Therefore,...

Once you have settled in the Netherlands, you will be charged for several municipal taxes and levies. Some of them should be paid by your landlord and others by you. Below you find a summary which you will receive an invoice for: Waste collection levy;Used for the...