Self-care: The art of minding your own business

As expats, we’re reminded more than most people of what self-care is every time we fly to our next assignment or home to visit loved ones. We’re urged, in case of an emergency landing, to put on our oxygen masks before assisting others… even our...

Real estate transfer tax in the Netherlands

Have you found your Dutch dream home? Apart from having the buying process concluded properly, it is of particular importance to also comprehend all aspects relating to acquiring the ownership of your new abode. A part of this acquisition process is the payment of transfer...

Relationships and relocations

When relationships break down, many expats prefer to return to their home country with their children and be near family and friends. In this article, Lise-Milou Lagerwerf–specialist in family law–discusses the legal options, specifically from the position of an expat.

Did you know filing your Dutch tax return can be in your favor?

If you are living in a ‘new’ country the thought of having to sort tax matters out can feel like a pretty heavy burden. The fact that most information and tax forms are in Dutch does not help. But filing a Dutch tax return might...

IamExpat: The go-to website for all your international needs

Over the last 10 years, IamExpat has helped millions of internationals with everything from updating them on the latest news in the Netherlands and helping them to find services and information, to offering them a platform to find jobs and housing. The company also hosts...