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The Netherlands consistently ranks among the best countries for international talent, business and quality of life. Here's why thousands move here every year.
Located at the heart of Europe with world-class infrastructure — Schiphol airport, the Port of Rotterdam and high-speed rail connections to major European cities.
Eligible knowledge migrants can receive 30% of their salary tax-free for up to five years — one of the most attractive fiscal incentives in Europe.
Over 93% of the Dutch population speaks English. Contracts, government services and daily life all function smoothly in English.
Home to Booking.com, ASML and a thriving startup ecosystem. The Netherlands ranks top 5 globally for innovation and ease of doing business.
Excellent healthcare, safe cities, world-renowned universities and a work-life balance culture that prioritises well-being over overwork.
With over 1 million internationals, the Netherlands has a deeply established expat infrastructure — international schools, communities and professional networks.
Dutch labour law strongly protects employees — minimum wage, clear contracts and fair dismissal rules apply to every worker, including labour migrants.
Internationally ranked universities, a broad choice of degree programmes and one of Europe's largest international student communities — with strong support for new arrivals.
From doing it yourself with a guide to having it fully arranged — choose the help that fits.
Student +, Expat + and Worker + — everything you need to settle in, explained chapter by chapter.
Explore →From finding a home to schools, childcare, moving and your arrival — arranged hands-on.
Explore →From immigration and employment to housing, family and notary matters — legal help in a language you understand.
Explore →Returns, the 30%-ruling, allowances, advisory and bookkeeping — your Dutch taxes done right.
Explore →Recruitment agencies, student jobs and freelance platforms that welcome internationals — go straight to where you can apply.
Explore →Sports, food, events, communities, beauty, home repairs and more — handpicked places where internationals feel welcome.
Explore →Three guides, one promise: everything you need to settle in the Netherlands, fully explained chapter by chapter. Pick the guide that matches your situation.
Three guides, one promise: everything you need to settle in the Netherlands, fully explained chapter by chapter. Pick the guide that matches your situation.
One guide per profile — same foundation, tailored chapters. Pick yours and start today.
For international students
For expats
For labour migrants
Everything you need to know before choosing your guide.
Choose one of our partners for the right support.
Everything you need to navigate Dutch student life — from your first registration to housing, healthcare, taxes and beyond. Choose the guide that fits your needs.
The complete guide — everything you need, chapter by chapter.
The complete guide — all 11 topics, with every detail, tip and link you need.
* All prices include 21% VAT.
Every guide covers the following topics — from practical info to legal rights.
Municipality registration, required documents and booking your appointment.
Your citizen service number — what it is, how to get it and what you need it for.
Your digital identity — how to apply, activate and use it for everything official.
Opening a Dutch bank account — requirements, banks and student accounts.
Insurance, GP registration, EHIC and when you're required to take out Dutch cover.
Zorgtoeslag, huurtoeslag and student finance — eligibility and how to apply.
Finding a room, contract types, tenant rights and how to avoid scams.
Employment contracts, minimum wage, income tax brackets and municipal taxes.
OV-chipkaart, student travel product, bikes, taxis and driving licence rules.
Communication style, traditions, holidays, learning Dutch and integration.
The Student + Guide shows you how to do things yourself. When you would rather have it handled, we step in with hands-on relocation services — separate from the guide and tailored to what you need.
We help you search, shortlist and view places — and avoid the scams — so you land somewhere good.
Getting your belongings to your new place, arranged end to end.
Move-in or move-out cleaning, so your place is ready when you are.
We arrange the appointments and bookings you need to get settled.
These services are booked separately from the guide. Tell us what you need through STL IN — and we will arrange it.
Ask about relocation helpHousing and work come with rules — and rights. If something is not right, you do not have to figure it out alone.
Unfair rent, a deposit not returned, or problems with your landlord? Message us and we will help you understand your options and next steps.
Underpaid, wrongly dismissed, or unsure about your contract? Tell us what is going on and we will point you in the right direction.
Got a legal problem during your stay? Message STL IN — we will help you find the right support.
Message STL INEverything you need to know before choosing your guide.
From your first day to your tenth year — navigating Dutch bureaucracy, taxes and family law without losing weeks.
An expat or knowledge migrant (kennismigrant) is usually a higher-skilled professional who moves to the Netherlands for work — often through a recognised employer, sometimes with the 30% ruling. Think tech, finance, research and similar fields.
Coming to work in agriculture, logistics, construction, hospitality or production — often through an agency or as an EU worker? You are likely a labour migrant.
Go to Labour MigrantsThe complete guide — everything you need, chapter by chapter.
The complete guide — all the topics, with every detail, tip and link you need.
* All prices include 21% VAT.
Every guide covers the following topics — from practical info to legal rights.
Every guide includes the full details and conditions for both EU/EEA/Swiss and non-EU nationalities.
Municipality registration, required documents and booking your appointment.
Your citizen service number — what it is, how to get it and what you need it for.
Your digital identity — how to apply, activate and use it for everything official.
Opening a Dutch bank account — requirements, the main banks and how to choose.
Insurance, GP registration, EHIC and when you are required to take out Dutch cover.
Zorgtoeslag, huurtoeslag and other allowances — eligibility and how to apply.
Finding a place, contract types, tenant rights and how to avoid scams.
Employment contracts, minimum wage, income tax brackets and municipal taxes.
OV-chipkaart, public transport, bikes, taxis and driving licence rules.
Communication style, traditions, holidays, learning Dutch and integration.
Residence permits, the IND procedure and which route fits your nationality and situation.
The 30%-ruling tax advantage for knowledge migrants — who qualifies, the conditions and how to apply.
Beyond the paperwork, we take the practical load off your plate — from finding a home to getting the kids into school — so you can focus on your new life here.
We help you search, shortlist and view places — and avoid the scams — so you land somewhere good.
Finding the right international or Dutch school and guiding you through enrolment and waiting lists.
Daycare, after-school care (BSO) and trusted babysitters — sorted before you start work.
Getting your belongings to your new place, arranged end to end.
Move-in or move-out cleaning, so your place is ready when you are.
We arrange the appointments and bookings you need to get settled.
These services are tailored to your situation and booked separately. Tell us what you need through STL IN and we will arrange it.
Ask about relocation helpFor buying property and for business, our partner Clavix Advocaten — a NOvA-registered law firm in Amsterdam — handles the legal side. For renting and work, know your rights; and for immigration, the 30%-ruling or tax, we point you to the right specialist.
Purchase contract and hidden-defect checks, plus Amsterdam erfpacht (the ground-lease canon) — so you buy with confidence.
Disputes and decisions in your VvE (the owners association), and apartment-ownership questions.
BV incorporation, shareholder agreements and commercial contracts — set up properly from the start.
Unfair rent, a deposit not returned, or a problem at work? Message us and we will help you understand your options and where to turn.
BV setup, corporate structure, commercial contracts and real estate — the legal foundation for your Dutch operations, handled by specialists.
Whether you are starting a company or expanding into the Dutch market, we help you get established — and connect you with the legal expertise to do it properly.
From first orientation to getting established, we help you navigate the Dutch business landscape and keep the moving parts together.
Our partner Clavix Advocaten — a specialised business-law firm on the Zuidas — handles the full corporate and real-estate legal work.
You deal with us. We coordinate the rest, so you can focus on your business.
For the legal side of doing business in the Netherlands, we work with Clavix Advocaten — a NOvA-registered firm on the Amsterdam Zuidas, with experience across tech, healthcare, hospitality, retail and real estate.
BV incorporation, holding structures, shareholder agreements and corporate structuring — set up properly from the start.
Shareholder agreements and disputes, 50/50 deadlocks and director liability.
Buying, selling or restructuring a business — including transactions that involve real estate.
Buying and leasing business premises (290/230a), erfpacht, splitsing and construction matters.
Commercial contracts and civil proceedings, from negotiation to court.
Financial distress, WHOA restructuring, restart (doorstart) and creditor matters.
Every business is different, so we work on a tailored basis. Tell us what you need and we will come back with a proposal.
Work permits, registration, housing and your rights as a worker — for EU and non-EU labour migrants.
A labour migrant comes to the Netherlands to work — often in agriculture, logistics, construction, hospitality or production. Many are EU citizens who can work without a permit, or come through an employment agency (uitzendbureau). Usually without the knowledge-migrant scheme or the 30% ruling.
Came for a skilled or professional job through a recognised employer, possibly with the 30% ruling? You are likely an expat or knowledge migrant.
Go to ExpatsThe complete guide — everything you need, chapter by chapter.
The complete guide — all the topics, with every detail, tip and link you need.
* All prices include 21% VAT.
Every guide covers the following topics — from practical info to legal rights.
Every guide includes the full details and conditions for both EU/EEA/Swiss and non-EU nationalities.
Municipality registration, required documents and booking your appointment.
Your citizen service number — what it is, how to get it and what you need it for.
Your digital identity — how to apply, activate and use it for everything official.
Opening a Dutch bank account — requirements, the main banks and how to choose.
Insurance, GP registration, EHIC and when you are required to take out Dutch cover.
Zorgtoeslag, huurtoeslag and other allowances — eligibility and how to apply.
Finding a place, contract types, tenant rights and how to avoid scams.
Employment contracts, minimum wage, income tax brackets and municipal taxes.
OV-chipkaart, public transport, bikes, taxis and driving licence rules.
Communication style, traditions, holidays, learning Dutch and integration.
Work permits (TWV/GVVA), residence routes and what your employer must arrange for you.
Beyond the paperwork, we take the practical load off your plate — from finding a home to getting the kids into school — so you can focus on your new life here.
We help you search, shortlist and view places — and avoid the scams — so you land somewhere good.
Finding the right international or Dutch school and guiding you through enrolment and waiting lists.
Daycare, after-school care (BSO) and trusted babysitters — sorted before you start work.
Getting your belongings to your new place, arranged end to end.
Move-in or move-out cleaning, so your place is ready when you are.
We arrange the appointments and bookings you need to get settled.
These services are tailored to your situation and booked separately. Tell us what you need through STL IN and we will arrange it.
Ask about relocation helpWork and housing come with rules — and rights. If something is not right, message us and we will point you the right way. And if you start your own business, our partner Clavix Advocaten handles the legal side.
Your contract, payslip, the minimum wage, dismissal or unpaid wages? Message us and we will help you understand your options.
Renting, employer-arranged housing, your deposit and what a landlord may and may not do — we point you the right way.
Going self-employed (ZZP) or setting up a company? Our partner Clavix Advocaten handles the incorporation and contracts.
Every day, internationals search our directory for a lawyer, a tax advisor, a mover, a recruiter or a gym that works with them. A listing puts your company exactly where they look — with everything they need to contact you directly.
Logo, Google rating, location, languages, your services — and a Call and Go button that connects visitors to you directly.
Visible in the directory, the menu and the search — in English, Spanish and Dutch.
We track each call and website click on your listing and report them to you — so you know exactly what it brings.
Visitors who aren’t sure where to start describe their situation to us — and we match them with you.
Fill in the form below with your company, category and city.
Registrations, reviews and experience with internationals — only verified partners are listed.
Your listing goes online in your category, and the first clicks come in.
Tell us your company, category and city — we respond within 2 business days.
The + Guides explain the Netherlands step by step — registration, housing, insurance, tax, work, daily life — verified for 2026, in English, Spanish and Dutch. Offer them to your international students, employees or tenants and give them a head start.
The Student+ Guide in the official welcome package — co-branded, in three languages, from day one.
A Worker+ Guide with the 30%-ruling, the relocation package and internal contacts built in.
The guide embedded in the tenant portal — BSN, utilities, deposits and rights, always up to date.
The guide answers what your people would otherwise ask you — in their own language.
Licence the guides in bulk, or get a version with your name and your onboarding details built in.
Every figure and rule is verified yearly against IND, Belastingdienst and your gemeente — you never hand out outdated info.
Tell us your organisation and how many internationals you welcome — we respond within 2 business days.
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STL IN | NL was founded in July 2026 in Amsterdam by an international student who was raised in the Netherlands. Through his own experiences and his interactions with internationals here, he noticed that many people who come to or live in the Netherlands run into administrative, legal and fiscal problems during their stay: misinformation, information scattered across countless sources, language barriers and companies that cannot be trusted.
STL IN | NL was created to prevent these problems and to give people certainty and clarity before and during their stay in the Netherlands. STL IN | NL is the bridge between two worlds — the one you leave behind and the one you are building here — where people and the right services meet in one place.
STL IN | NL launched with four services: + Guides, Relocation, Legal and Tax. We have since added Jobs and Lifestyle, with more than 40 services to choose from in total. Every day we support international students, expats, labour migrants and businesses — in English, Español and Nederlands.
In a world where internationalism and global trade are becoming the norm, the Netherlands will remain a socioeconomically stable and attractive country for internationals. STL IN | NL cannot control how many people come to the Netherlands — but we can make sure they find the right information and services to settle here, in an easy, fast and detailed way.
E. Urruticoechea — Founder, STL IN | NL
Student+, Worker+ and Expat+ — every step explained, verified for 2026.
→Housing, registration, permits, moving, schools and childcare.
→Verified lawyers and notaries across 13 areas of law.
→Tax returns, 30%-ruling, advisory and bookkeeping — in your language.
→Recruitment agencies, student jobs and freelance platforms.
→Sports, food, communities, beauty, home repairs and more.
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