Government, businesses and the public are most effective when they tackle identity fraud together. This is part of the Government of the Netherlands' strategy to deal with this problem. The focus is ...

Foreign nationals who wish to work in the Netherlands must satisfy certain requirements. In many cases they will need a work permit. But nationals of countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) and ...

You pay inheritance tax on any inheritance you receive. An inheritance consists of the estate (assets and liabilities) left by a deceased person. In some cases, you do not pay inheritance tax. Part of ...

If you are coming to the Netherlands to work, check whether you need a visa, residence permit and/or work permit. If you bring your children, you need to find a school. You will also have to pay taxes ...

The Constitution of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 2018 Download: The Constitution of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 2018 (English) ...

Never just hand over a copy of your identity document (ID). Not even if an organisation asks for a copy to set up a mobile phone or rental contract. Do you still have a copy of your passport, identity ...

If you live or work in the Netherlands, you must have Dutch health insurance. If you need treatment, you will not have to pay all of the costs yourself. Read more about health insurance in the ...

On weekdays and Saturdays, shops can be open from 6:00 to 22:00. Municipalities decide whether or not shops can open on public holidays and Sundays. The Shop Opening Hours Act works on the assumption ...

Consumers are doing more and more of their shopping online, for example using their mobile phones. And smart robots are making manufacturing better, cheaper and quicker. The government wants the ...

In 1977, the Netherlands introduced summer time to align with neighbouring countries. Summer time and winter time are agreed on by the EU. In almost all European countries the clock goes forward an ...

You must inform the municipality of your change of address anywhere between 4 weeks prior to moving and 5 days after moving. The moving date that you provide will be treated as the day on which your ...

Alcohol is especially harmful to children and teenagers. The government runs awareness campaigns and passes laws to protect them. It is a criminal offence for anyone under 18 to have alcohol in their ...