For expats in the Netherlands
Setting up life in the Netherlands? We'll show you exactly how.
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Arrival Checklist
30 tasks across 4 phases
Before You Arrive
8 tasksBSN appointment, health insurance, 30% ruling
First Week
6 tasksRegister at gemeente, activate insurance
First Month
8 tasksBank account, DigiD, GP registration
First 6 Months
8 tasksTax return, housing, language course
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Free tools built for expats
Interactive calculators with real 2026 Dutch tax data. Get personalized answers in minutes.
30% Ruling Calculator
Calculate your tax benefit under the 30% ruling with 2026 rates.
Try itTax Return Estimator
Estimate your Dutch income tax refund or amount owed.
Try itHealth Insurance Compare
Compare Dutch health insurance plans with English support.
Try itSalary Calculator
Convert gross to net salary with Dutch tax brackets.
Try itCost of Living
Monthly expenses by city — Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht & more.
Try itArrival Checklist
Interactive step-by-step guide for your first 30 days.
Try itHow it works
Three steps to navigate Dutch bureaucracy with confidence.
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Get personalized answers with interactive calculators built on real 2026 Dutch tax data.
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Understand your options with in-depth guides written by licensed tax advisors and expat specialists.
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