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Getting help during the corona crisis (updated)

The new coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed our lives completely: we have to stay at home and work from home as much as possible, the government has set several limitations such as social distancing and many of us are dealing with the challenges of home-schooling. Learn...

Sending children to Dutch schools

When moving to a new country with children, the priority for most is finding a suitable school. Very mobile families tend to prefer international schools, where curricula may promise a smoother international transition. Families expecting to stay longer tend to send their children to local...

Performance problems and PIPs

All companies aim to optimise performance, including the effectiveness of their employees. Godelijn Boonman of GMW lawyers explains what happens when employee performance becomes a problem and what a PIP means in practice.

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...

Daycare or school: Building strong foundations for the future

Children develop more rapidly during their first five years– the Foundation Years–than at any other time. From the age of three children can attend an international school. The Early Years Foundation Stage at the British School in the Netherlands (BSN) provides education for children aged...