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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.

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Filing tax returns in the Netherlands with an asylum residence permit

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Most people in the Netherlands have to file a tax return every year. A tax return is the submission of your income and expenses to the Tax Administration so they can calculate how much tax you have to pay or get back. Read how it works and what information you need in this step-by-step guide.

This is how you file your tax return in the Netherlands

You need these documents to file a tax return

File your tax return with your DigiD

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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.

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Applying for welfare benefits with an asylum residence permit

Are you out of work and do not have enough income or money in the bank to live on? Then you are probably entitled to benefits. This is a monthly payment from the government. You can read more about it on this page.

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Applying for unemployment benefits if you have an asylum residence permit

If you become partially or fully unemployed, you can apply for unemployment benefits. In the Netherlands, this is called a 'WW-uitkering'. It is a temporary benefit to make up for the loss of income between your old job and a new job.

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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.

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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.

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This is how saving for your pension works in the Netherlands

If you live in the Netherlands, you are entitled to a basic pension. You can also save for extra pension. This is money you can get from a certain age when you stop working. Read here how pension saving works in the Netherlands.

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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.

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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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Apply for a rental allowance to pay your rent

If you rent a home, you may be entitled to rental allowance. This is extra income you can get from the government if you have a low income. For example, if you live on benefits alone or receive study financing.

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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.

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