Weekly 10/4/25

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April 10, 2025

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Read & Discuss

Understanding false self-employment in the Netherlands

by Viviënne Wormsbecher

When working in the Netherlands, it's important to know what false self-employment (schijnzelfstandigheid) is, as the Dutch tax office is clamping down on it.

Permits and visas for artists and creatives working in the Netherlands

by Susanne Mooij

If you are going to the Netherlands to work on an art, theatre or other creative project, make sure you have the right visas in place before you head off!

The first things to arrange when you arrive in the Netherlands

From registering with the municipality to getting a Dutch bank account, ING explains which tasks you need to complete as soon as you move to the Netherlands.

Featured job: Product Owner Lending

As Product Owner Lending, you’ll be responsible for turning complex financial challenges into intuitive, user-friendly lending experiences. Ready for the challenge?

Rising number of international students stay in the Netherlands after graduating

A study by Nuffic has revealed that the number of international graduates who stay in the Netherlands after completing their studies has increased.

Speed camera marathon to take place in the Netherlands this week

The European speed week has started and the Netherlands is taking part again. More Dutch police will be deployed to enforce speed limits from April 7 to 13.

Dutch petrol prices to rise by almost 26 cents per litre with end of tax cap

Petrol in the Netherlands is expected to become more expensive from 2026 if the government goes forward with plans to end the temporary tax cap on fuel.

Box of used fireworks in the Netherlands

Nationwide fireworks ban to apply in the Netherlands after New Year’s Eve 2025

The Dutch parliament has approved the motion for a nationwide fireworks ban to be implemented after New Year's Eve this year, likely by the end of 2026.

Higher statiegeld deposit expected for return of plastic bottles and cans

The deposit received for returning plastic bottles and cans for recycling in the Netherlands is set to rise by 5 cents, to incentivise a higher return rate.

60 percent of doctors' practices in the Netherlands not accepting new patients

Around 1 in 20 people in the Netherlands are not registered with a GP or are looking for a new doctor, while most practices are not accepting new patients.