Money
How do you manage your finances in the Netherlands? Find out more about opening a bank account, living expenses, taxes, benefits and allowances. Find out which rules apply and how to manage your finances effectively. Would you like to work in the Netherlands? Read more about the conditions, finding work, applying for jobs and employment contracts on the
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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.
Different types of insurance
In the Netherlands, you can take out different types of insurance to protect yourself and your belongings. Some insurances are mandatory. Others are useful to have. On this page you can read which insurances there are.
What financial assistance can you apply for from the municipality?
If you have no income or a low income, you may sometimes be able to get help from your municipality. The type of help available depends on your circumstances and also on the municipality where you live. In this article, you can find out what financial assistance you can apply for from your municipality.
This is what you need to arrange financially when you start working more or less
Are you going to work more or less? Or will you stop working for money? Then there are a few important things to arrange. In this article you can read about what you can arrange if your work situation changes.
Here is how to calculate your costs per month
See here how to make a list of the money you get per month and what you have to pay.
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.
How can you avoid a fine for submitting an incorrect tax return?
If you file a tax return in the Netherlands, you must provide the correct information. Sometimes things go wrong – for example, because you forget to include an amount or fail to check a document properly. In this article, you can find out how to avoid a fine.
What are the benefits as you age?
Getting older, being sick or stopping working can affect your income. In the Netherlands, there are several benefits that can help you. In this article you can read what benefits there are when you get older, who pays them and when you are entitled to them.
What can you do if you cannot pay municipal taxes?
As a resident of a municipality in the Netherlands, you have to pay various taxes, such as waste collection, sewerage and water board taxes. Do you have a low income? Then sometimes you can pay less or no tax; this is called 'kwijtschelding' (waiver). In this article you can read which taxes you have to pay and how you can apply for a waiver.
Living together in the Netherlands: what changes are there in terms of finances and paperwork?
Are you planning to move in together in the Netherlands? If so, your finances and paperwork may change. It makes a difference whether you are married or not. It also makes a difference whether you are renting or buying a home.