Living in The Netherlands: Registering in a municipality
When you move to The Netherlands, one of the first things you will want to do is register with the personal records database (Basisregistratie personen, BPR) of your local municipality.
Ask the Expat Desk: About the IND
The Dutch Umbrella Company Expat Desk replies frequently asked questions about the IND.
Income tax return 2015
From 1 March 2015, you can file your income tax return for 2014. You can use a tax return form pre-completed by the Tax Authorities for this. Much of the data has already been filled in for you. All you need to do is verify the data and add any information missing.
If you file your tax return in March, you will be notified by the Tax Authorities before 1 July. If you file your tax return between 1 April and 1 May, there is no guarantee that you will be notified before 1 July.
Ask our Expat Desk: Permanent employee status
I am working on a fixed term contract. This is my second temporary contract. When must my employer make my employment permanent? WePayPeople Expat Desk replies Employers can issue a maximum of three fixed term contracts to an employee. The total duration of these contracts is three years. This means that an employee’s status become permanent once […]
Ask the Expat Desk: How do I register with the IND?
I am an EU national living and working in The Netherlands I’ve been told I need to register with the IND. Is this true? WePayPeople Expat Desk replies Nationals of an EU or EEA member state or Switzerland (with the exception of Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia) who wish to stay or have stayed in the Netherlands […]
Ask the Expat Desk: Mobile phone reimbursements
I am a 45 year old contractor and have been working in Rotterdam for a few months. My employer wants to arrange a mobile phone for me and I was wondering whether it would just be simpler to use my personal phone and have the works costs reimbursed. Is this possible? WePayPeople Expat Desk replies […]
Ask our Expat Desk: Can I apply for a Dutch social security number before moving to The Netherlands?
Is it possible to obtain a social security number before I arrive to work in The Netherlands? I am a Spanish national. I have never worked in The Netherlands before and don’t have a Dutch social security number. I am starting a contract in Nijmegen in two weeks. WePayPeople Expat Desk replies Typically, persons coming to live or work in The […]