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Working in the Netherlands as an EU citizen: pay, contracts and rights
Working in the Netherlands as an EU citizen: no work permit, the 2026 minimum wage, 8% holiday pay, probation limits, working hours and WW benefit.
6 min readFamily and workSchools in the Netherlands: how to enrol your child and what it costs
Schools in the Netherlands for expat families: start at 4, register from age 3, no tuition at primary level, voluntary parent contribution, childcare help.
6 min readFamily and workFreelance in the Netherlands: ZZP, KVK registration and false self-employment
Freelance in the Netherlands: register an eenmanszaak at the KVK for €85.15, VAT small-business scheme, 2026 deductions and false self-employment risk.
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