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Work

Jobs, employer sponsorship, changing roles, losing a job and working as a freelancer.

Starting and running a company, registration, VAT and bookkeeping.

Arriving in the Netherlands, registration and your first weeks.

Residence permits, extensions, permanent residence and the IND.

Partners, children, school and family admin in the Netherlands.

Renting and buying a home in a tight market, and rent benefit.

Bank accounts, allowances, benefits and tax returns.

Health insurance, registering with a GP and how Dutch care is organised.

Identity, driving, and the everyday admin of living here.

Universities, DUO and student residence.