by Jos van Griensven | Child Care, Money, New to Amsterdam, Schooling
A new year brings with it changes to the Dutch Childcare Allowance. Fortunately, Jos van Griensven from Blue Umbrella is here to explain. This article provides a quick overview of the changes for 2018 made to the Dutch Childcare Allowance...
by Dafna Eccles | Ask the Expert, Home Sweet Home, Legal, Money
A lot of expats living in Amsterdam have paid a fee to an agent. According to Dutch law, in most cases this is not permitted. If you have paid a fee, rental expert Dafna Eccles tells you what you can do about it. If you rented an apartment in the past five...
by Dafna Eccles | Ask the Expert, Home Sweet Home, Legal, Money
If you are looking to rent an apartment in the Netherlands, !Woon can help you avoid scams. There are many legitimate letting agents around, but, unfortunately, there are also quite a few unpleasant characters who especially target expat tenants. In general, it...
by Olof Lakmaker | Ask the Expert, Money
Completing a tax return in a foreign country can be bewildering. To help out, here is a basic overview of the core workings of the Dutch tax procedure, courtesy of Blue Umbrella tax advisors. Tax Return Filing Year The timeframe used to file a Dutch income tax return...
by Ariane Hendricks | Ask the Expert, Legal, Money
Today we explore what Dutch law has to say about guardianship in the event of a parent’s death. When someone passes away who leaves behind a child who is still a minor, the registrar must inform the court of this immediately. The court will then check to...
by Stephanie Ward | Money
Whatever the reason for starting a business, there are several important tips that apply to everyone. Business Coach, Stephanie Ward talks us through them. Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right. Unfortunately, some women’s ability to execute the...