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.
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Filing tax returns in the Netherlands with an asylum residence permit
Information
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.
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.
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.
Here is how to apply for a rent allowance to pay for your rental home
Do you rent a rental property? You may be entitled to rent allowance. This is extra income you can get from the government if you have a low income. For example, if you have to live on benefits alone or get student loans.
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.
Changes in your life can have financial implications
If something changes in your life, it can affect your income and expenses. This article tells you when you need to take care of what.
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.
This is what you need to arrange financially when you or your child turns 18
Once you or your child turns 18, there are a few important things you need to take care of financially. This article tells you what you need to arrange and how to do it.
Scams in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, there are people who try to trick others into getting money or personal information. This is called fraud. Anyone can become a victim, including people who are new to the Netherlands. That is why it is important to know how scams work, what forms they take and what you can do if it happens to you.
Explaining your energy bill
This video explains how the monthly amount of your energy bill is estimated. It also explains what you can do yourself to make sure you do not have to pay a lot more for your energy later.