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...

Next week on Thursday, the 27th of April, the Netherlands will be celebrating Kingsday, which is the birthday of King Willem Alexander. This is an official public holiday. Kingsday is a nationwide celebration where people dress up in orange and participate in street...

Easter is always celebrated on a Sunday. This year it will be celebrated on Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th of April. Easter day is a family oriented day, as most Dutch families celebrate it by preparing a full breakfast or brunch. Foods during this festivity...

Everyone in the Netherlands, including expatriates, pays income tax. During the course of the year, this is paid by/through either the employer or by a provisional tax assessment. You might receive a letter from the tax authority, requiring you to declare your taxes....

Crown anniversaries are birthdays that get something extra special because they are special ages that are reached. Crown years or anniversaries are a good time to go the extra mile when it comes to a party or when it comes to giving a nice or special gift. There are...

Once you have settled in the Netherlands, you must subscribe yourself for several insurances. Some of them are mandatory and some of them are optional. The most important insurance is your health insurance. All citizens in the Netherlands are required by law to obtain...