Money

When you work in the Netherlands, you start earning money. Until you find work, you can get financial support from the government. You will find information on this page about your income.

Someone activates a bank account with a phone.

Mar 25, 2024

Opening a bank account in the Netherlands

A bank account is very important in the Netherlands. You get your salary or benefits on it, pay your bills with it and can use it to store online. In this article you can read how to open a bank account and what to look out for.

Feb 23, 2023

Benefits

If you do not yet have a job or if you have been laid off, you are entitled to benefits. This is an amount of money that you get each month from the government. You can read more about it on this page.

Mar 7, 2023

Paying taxes

If you work or receive benefits in the Netherlands, you pay taxes. Once a year you must file your own income tax return. Read here how this works.

Jan 19, 2024

Apply for a DigiD to log in to Dutch government websites

In the Netherlands, you arrange many personal matters online. For example, with the Dutch government. Or for your health insurance or pension. For this you need DigiD. This article explains what DigiD is and how to apply for it.

Oct 4, 2023

Allowances for when you have children

If you have a low income and one or more children, you may be entitled to special allowances. Allowances are extra income you can get from the government if you have a low income.

Oct 4, 2023

Healthcare allowance to pay for your health insurance

If you have a low income, for example, because you have to live on benefits or student grants, you may be able to get healthcare allowance. This is a contribution from the government to pay for your health insurance.

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Sep 6, 2023

Explaining your energy bill