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IamExpat We provide how-to guides, jobs, housing, events, news & articles for the international community in the Netherlands. Recruitment Services Neno Start, manage and scale your business without the admin headache or high fees. Financial Services Neno B.V. Incorporation Start, manage and scale your business without the admin headache or high fees. Legal Services Octagon Professionals International Octagon Professionals International is your dedicated HR partner for sustainable growth across Europe. Powered by our global network of entities and 38 years of industry expertise, Octagon delivers people-first solutions, deep market insight, and comprehensive recruitment and workforce support. Recruitment Services Signaal Find your next rental in the Netherlands with instant alerts and one place to search all matching listings. Housing Services The Social Hub A European hospitality company operating hybrid hotels combining short- and long-stay accommodation with student housing, co-working spaces, and public amenities. Hotels and Accommodation 123Wonen With 33 branches across the Netherlands, 123Wonen is the country's largest real estate agent, helping expats rent and manage properties ranging from rooms to villas, with thorough tenant screening, tailored rental agreements, and no hidden fees. Housing Services ACCESS NL A non-profit run by volunteers - many of them expats themselves - that has been supporting internationals in the Netherlands for decades, offering practical guidance on Dutch bureaucracy, workshops, career coaching, and parenting support. Events and Activities Albert Cuyp Market One of Europe's longest and busiest daily outdoor street markets, running 260+ stalls along Amsterdam's De Pijp neighbourhood every day except Sunday. they have everything from fresh stroopwafels, herring, and Dutch cheese to fabrics, flowers, and international street food. Shopping Spots Amazing Oriental The largest Asian supermarket chain in the Netherlands, with 25 stores across the country stocking over 8,000 brands. Shopping Spots Basic-Fit The undisputed leader in low-cost, high-volume fitness, with over 300 clubs found in almost every city neighborhood and many smaller towns. Sports and Fitness Black & Blue Steaks and salads, that's what they started at Black & Blue years ago and never stopped. Connoisseurs have even crowned their tender steaks ‘the 50 best steaks in Europe.’ Restaurants and Cafes Black Swan Capital An AFM-licensed independent investment advisory firm providing comprehensive and professional investment advice tailored to the specific needs of expats and international professionals, with authorisation across the EEA. Financial Services Blue Lynx Exceptional talent shapes the heart of any organization. Whether you need to scale up quickly or restructure your current team, we have a solution for you. Explore our top-tier recruitment services and partner with Blue Lynx to pave the way for your company's success. Recruitment Services Blue Umbrella The largest tax advisory business for internationals in the Netherlands, handling personal and corporate tax, payroll, the 30% ruling, and childcare subsidies Financial Services British School in the Netherlands Established in 1931 and spread across four campuses in and around The Hague, BSN offers a full British and international curriculum for children aged 3–18, with a community of students from over 90 countries. Education and Schools Broadstreet Financial services firm offering tax support, accountancy, and payroll solutions for expats and international businesses. Financial Services citizenM A Netherlands-born affordable luxury hotel chain of Marriott, all featuring tech-forward rooms, self-service check-in, and design-led communal spaces. Hotels and Accommodation ClimAccelerator Europe's largest climate innovation initiative running pan-European accelerator programs for cleantech startups. Startup Incubators and Accelerators Collider Accelerator Supercharging Startups, Accelerating Brands. Collider is an accelerator dedicated to marketing and advertising tech startups. Startup Incubators and Accelerators Corporate Housing Factory Offering short, medium, and long-term housing solutions for international corporate clients, combining the comfort of a private apartment with hotel-style service. Hotels and Accommodation Cottonwood VC Cottonwood Technology Fund is an early-stage deep tech venture capital fund with offices in Denver (CO), Santa Fe (NM), Amsterdam (Netherlands) & Enschede (Netherlands). Venture Capital Firms Coworker - Workspace Delivered Over 6 million professionals and businesses have used Coworker to find workspace solutions. Coworking and Offices Curiosity VC Supporting entrepreneurs in building the next generation of software companies, to serve the world, not eat it. Venture Capital Firms David Lloyd A premium health and wellness club offering indoor and outdoor tennis courts, modern gyms, spa facilities, group classes, and family-friendly spaces. Sports and Fitness De Bijenkorf The premium department store chain of the Netherlands, dating back to 1870, selling both own-label goods and high-end brand names including Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Burberry, and Gucci. Shopping Spots Dille & Kamille Known for its calming, nature-inspired interiors stocked with timeless kitchen and home ware, teas, candles, plants, and natural personal care products - all made from natural materials. Shopping Spots Domakin After speaking to students, agencies, and parents, it became clear that the biggest challenge for international students in the Netherlands remains finding housing. Thus, Domakin was founded with a mission to make this process easier for as many students as possible. Housing Services Dutch Founders Fund Early-stage VC investing in marketplaces and network-effect startups across the Netherlands. Venture Capital Firms Everaert Advocaten One of the Netherlands' leading immigration law firms. Advises both individuals and employers on the full spectrum of immigration and nationality law. Legal Services Exor Ventures Led by a family business that prioritizes company building over short-term goals, Exor maintains a principle of “permanent capital” allowing it to prioritize the interests of its portfolio companies. Venture Capital Firms Expat Help A full-service relocation company founded in 2011 with offices in Amsterdam and London, offering personalised concierge relocation, immigration, and housing services Relocation Services Expat Housing Network An expat-founded and English-only housing agency with specialists major Dutch cities. Viewings can be arranged remotely before arrival, making it popular with expats still abroad. Housing Services Expat Movers A tightly-knit team of professionals based in Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, and Rotterdam. They handle everything from packing and unpacking to international moves across Europe, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees. Relocation Services Expat Moving Company A budget-friendly international and local moving company operating across Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, The Hague, and more. Relocation Services Expatlaw Dutch Visas A specialist immigration law firm focused exclusively on Dutch work and residence permit applications, covering visas for family, work, and self-employment. Immigration Services Fairphone For everyone that wants tech to fuel life, not interrupt it. We’re all about giving you quality tech that’s built to last and made better. Sustainability Flexas Looking for an office can be a daunting task, but Flexas.com can help! Every business is unique and has different needs. Their specialists will be happy to guide you in your search for the perfect office! Coworking and Offices Flowently A flexible, tutor-led Dutch language service where students learn in practical, real-world settings, with live and online sessions available seven days a week from 8am to 10pm. Education and Schools Forbion Capital Partners Forbion Capital Partners is a leading VC firm with a strong focus on life sciences companies. Originally part of ABN AMRO Capital Life Sciences, Forbion has established its independence and built an impressive track record over two decades. Venture Capital Firms Funda The Netherlands' largest and most popular property platform, listing homes for sale and rent from registered NVM estate agents. Housing Services FVB de Boer A leading broker of expatriate financial services, helping expats in the Netherlands and abroad with mortgages, pensions, investment management, savings, taxes, and insurance. Financial Services Girl Gone International A women's community active in multiple Dutch cities, with groups connecting international women living in the Netherlands through social events, meetups, and shared experiences. Events and Activities Globelander A real estate platform where property owners can list and communicate directly with interested buyers or renters in the Netherlands without an agent. Housing Services Graduate Ventures From the start of your journey to late growth, we invest in and provide support to founders in the Netherlands. We help you accelerate through our early-stage fund and our unique expansive network. Venture Capital Firms Graham's Kitchen Authentic casual fine dining restaurant located in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Restaurants and Cafes Greenwheels With over 3,500 shared cars available in 200+ cities and towns across the Netherlands, Greenwheels is the country's most widespread car-sharing service. Transportation Services Holland2Stay A Dutch property management specialist offering over 12,000 self-contained studios and apartments across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Eindhoven, Utrecht, Groningen, Maastricht, and more. Hotels and Accommodation Home.Made A full-service relocation firm guiding expats and families through residence permits, BSN registration, municipality sign-up, school enrolment, and even pet relocations Relocation Services IamExpat Fair An annual one-day international event organised by IamExpat, held in both Amsterdam and The Hague, designed to connect and support the expat community in the Netherlands. Events and Activities IN Amsterdam A one-stop-shop service for international companies and their highly skilled migrant employees in the Amsterdam area, offering a simplified process for registration, residence permits, and BSN. Immigration Services IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) The official Dutch government body that assesses all applications from foreign nationals who want to live in the Netherlands or become Dutch citizens. Immigration Services Independent Recruiters Independent Recruiters is the recruitment business partner for positions in Finance, ICT, Sales & Marketing, Retail, Recruitment and HRM. We recruit professionals and managers of professionals all over the Netherlands. Recruitment Services Inkef Inkef is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in healthcare and technology startups. Their interests within the healthcare sector span therapeutics, digital health, and medical devices. Venture Capital Firms Interhouse A specialist rental agency with branches across multiple Dutch cities, fully focused on the rental market and well-established among multinationals and expats. Housing Services International School of Amsterdam Founded in 1964, ISA was the first school in the world to offer a complete International Baccalaureate curriculum from Pre-School to Grade 12, with close to 1,300 enrolled students representing over 60 nationalities. Education and Schools InterNations One of the largest expat networks globally, with very active Dutch chapters organising regular social gatherings, professional networking events, and special interest groups in cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Eindhoven. Events and Activities Isola Bella Isola Bella is a traditional Italian restaurant near the beautiful canals and Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam. Restaurants and Cafes Keller Executive Search Keller Executive Search is a contingent and retained executive search firm that helps companies find CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CTOs, CHROs, and other C-suite leaders with the experience, mindset, and skills to drive growth Recruitment Services Lassus Tandartsen A modern dental clinic with three locations across Amsterdam, open 7 days a week including evenings. English, German, and French-speaking staff are available. Healthcare Services M Ventures M Ventures is a strategic corporate venture capital fund linked to Merck KGaA. They are known for investing in biotechnology and tech startups and their interest areas encompass healthcare drug development, life science tools, electronics, frontier technology, and sustainability. Venture Capital Firms Manoto The Persian cuisine of Manoto is exotic yet simply comparable to a poem by Omar Khayyam. It is healthy and colorful, like Persian miniature art. Everything is fresh and without exception of high quality! That is what Manoto likes to describe as 'The Great Enjoyment.' Restaurants and Cafes MAX Amsterdam Modern Indonesian food in a Cosmopolitan relaxed setting, located in the heart of Amsterdam's most beautiful canal area. MAX has it’s own modern cuisine with the additional flavours of MamaMax' traditional Indonesian home cooking. Restaurants and Cafes McKinsey & Company McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. Consulting Meetup Popular Meetup groups for expats in the Netherlands include the Amsterdam Language Café with over 18,000 members, Expats in Utrecht with over 6,200 members, and Expat Republic South Holland with nearly 4,900 members. Events and Activities Mindspace Premium co-working operator with locations in Amsterdam. Designed with strong aesthetics and community programming in mind, and popular with international companies and scale-ups. Members get access to private offices, dedicated desks, meeting rooms, events, and a global Mindspace network. Coworking and Offices Mortimer Amsterdam Right in the heart of Amsterdam, de Nieuwezijds Kolk, you will find Mortimer. The new neighbourhood hangout for all-day brunch, local products and the perfect cup of coffee. Restaurants and Cafes Nebius The ultimate cloud for AI innovators. Artificial Intelligence NH Hotels Operating in 26 locations across the Netherlands under brands including NH Hotels, NH Collection, and nhow, with a strong focus on major cities and business environments. Hotels and Accommodation Office Hub Finding the perfect workspace for your team made easy. Their goal is to make office leasing stress-free. All listings are verified, pricing is transparent, and most spaces offer short, flexible terms that grow with your business. Coworking and Offices OHAO An independent mortgage advisory service specialising in helping expats find the best mortgage in the Netherlands. Housing Services OrangeTax A compliance-focused firm providing payroll processing, bookkeeping, and tax returns for international businesses, entrepreneurs, and expats. Financial Services Pararius Pararius lists thousands of apartments and homes across the Netherlands in English, one of the most expat-friendly ways to find a rental property. Housing Services Plug and Play Our program concentrates on finding, piloting, and bringing much-needed innovations to market without the need for equity participation from startups. We connect the most promising startups with the world’s largest corporations through dealflows, networking, events, mentoring and much more. Startup Incubators and Accelerators Prosus Ventures Prosus Ventures is the venture capital investing arm of Prosus, known for exploring new sectors and emerging technologies. They invest globally in sectors like fintech, payments, food delivery, edtech, and online classifieds. Venture Capital Firms Regus With 38 locations, Regus is the most extensive flexible workspace network in the Netherlands. Hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices, and meeting rooms are all bookable by the hour, day, or month with no minimum commitment. Coworking and Offices Relocation Services Holland An independent, privately owned one-stop-shop for immigration, relocation, and housing services operating for over 35 years, covering Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Groningen, and Maastricht. Immigration Services Rise Programme (Techleap) Dutch Ministry-funded non-profit accelerating the Netherlands' technology startup ecosystem. Startup Incubators and Accelerators Rockstart Rockstart is a venture capital (VC) organization with a unique mission to empower founders contributing to global positive change through their startup ventures. Venture Capital Firms Rocycle Premium indoor cycling studio known for high-energy rides combining cycling, music, and motivation, with classes conducted in English and all equipment including cycling shoes provided at the door. Sports and Fitness Rotsvast A nationwide real estate agency with branches across the Netherlands offering rental mediation, property management, and sales. Housing Services Russell Advocaten An internationally oriented law firm assisting expats with immigration, setting up a business, personnel matters, real estate, contracts, and family law. Legal Services ScaleNL Dutch government-linked US market-entry accelerator platform helping Dutch tech startups and scaleups expand into the US through structured programs, partner access and market-entry support Startup Incubators and Accelerators ScaleUpNation With a presence in 7 countries, it has supported around 77 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Food and Agriculture Tech. Most notable companies in its portfolio include Fairphone, Solynta and Siilo. Startup Incubators and Accelerators Sherpa Restaurant Since 1989, Sherpa Restaurant has had the honor of serving as the first Nepalese and Tibetan restaurant in the Netherlands, located in the heart of Amsterdam. Restaurants and Cafes Short Stay Group A go-to provider for corporate housing and extended-stay accommodation in Amsterdam and The Hague. They also offer special resident rates for stays of one to six months, specifically aimed at people in transition due to relocation, home renovation, or other life changes. Hotels and Accommodation Sixt One of the most versatile transport providers in the Netherlands, offering both traditional car rental and the Sixt Share car-sharing service. Transportation Services Sneleentaxi A Dutch booking platform that matches travellers to over 5,000 screened, certified local taxi drivers across every location in the Netherlands. Transportation Services Spaces Originally founded in Amsterdam in 2006 and now part of the IWG group, Spaces brings a creative, design-led aesthetic to coworking with locations across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Coworking and Offices SportCity A Dutch fitness chain blending quality facilities with over 115 locations nationwide. SportCity offers a variety of services including a wider range of live group classes and, at many locations, a City Kids crèche programme. Sports and Fitness Startupbootcamp Global industry-specific accelerator network ranked FT #1 among commercial accelerators in Europe. Startup Incubators and Accelerators Staxi A nationwide taxi service offering fixed fares with no hidden costs, bookable via app or online, with airport transfers available 24/7, including flight monitoring so drivers wait if your flight is delayed. Transportation Services Summie The platform that helps accounting firms make financial admin invisible for every client they serve. Financial Services Swapfiets A Delft-born subscription bike service that has spread across dozens of Dutch cities. If a problem can't be fixed in 10 minutes, they'll swap the bike on the spot or at your doorstep. Transportation Services The Chicken Bar The Chicken Bar is the best place in the centre of Amsterdam to enjoy rotisserie chicken, Vleminckx fries, Heineken on draft, cocktails and great service. Restaurants and Cafes The Relocation Company A no-nonsense relocation bureau offering one dedicated consultant for all needs - from arranging airport pick-ups and immigration paperwork to finding housing, school registration, and handling the 30% ruling application. Relocation Services The Social Hub A hotel to live, work and connect. With membership, you get access to co-working areas, 24/7 gyms and a global community. Coworking and Offices THIS. THIS. is a mixed-use development on the IJ waterway in Amsterdam North. It provides office spaces alongside a variety of rental and owner-occupied apartments located just minutes from the city center. Coworking and Offices Toastmasters Netherlands A global public speaking and leadership development organisation across Major Dutch cities. Weekly or bi-weekly meetings are free to attend as a guest, making it one of the most accessible ways for expats grow a network of internationally-minded locals and fellow internationals. Events and Activities TomTom Maps and location technology to keep the world moving. Artificial Intelligence TrainMore The modern urban dweller's favourite, offering high-quality Italian-design equipment, diverse group classes, and a unique membership model that refunds part of your monthly fee the more frequently you train. Sports and Fitness Tribes A Dutch co-working brand featuring office spaces, meeting rooms and managed suites. Coworking and Offices Undutchables At Undutchables, our mission is to facilitate internationals and connect businesses with the perfect candidate. We focus on building strong relationships with both our candidates and clients by continuously delivering value and our expertise. Recruitment Services Van der Valk One of the most well-known hotel chains in the Netherlands, with locations throughout the country offering modern facilities and excellent service. Hotels and Accommodation WE4EXPATS A team founded by expats who moved to Amsterdam over 10 years ago, offering housing, immigration, and school support for individuals and companies. Relocation Services WeWork WeWork offers shared office spaces, dedicated desks, private offices, and meeting rooms with month-to-month membership options, day passes, and flexible terms. Coworking and Offices