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As an employee or employer, you're probably familiar with the terms holiday allowance, paid holidays and vacation hours. But how do they differ from one another? Let's start with the basics!

When you move to the Netherlands to live or work, it's mandatory to obtain health insurance from a Dutch insurer starting from your arrival day. You have up to 4 months to arrange this insurance. Additionally, registering with a Dutch municipality is compulsory, regardless of whether you have secured health insurance yet.

The limit on rent increases: Good news for students! The cap on the maximum rent increase in the private sector has been extended for the next five years. But what does this actually mean and what does renting in the private sector entail? Am I likely to encounter this?

It could be that your pay slip shows the words ‘WAS verrekening’: this means that not all salary deductions have been made and that a ‘debt’ is being build. In technical language: the ‘netto EQ loon’ is higher that the net salary that normally would have been paid if all deductions had been done.

So, you're an international student dreaming about working in the Netherlands, but let's be real, Dutch bureaucracy can feel like a puzzle. Don't worry; we've got you covered. Here's a straightforward guide to help you navigate the path of working legally in the Netherlands

If you are a resident in the Netherlands or becoming one than you will need a BSN number (Burgerservicenummer). The BSN number is since 2007 implemented together with DigiD and includes 9 figures. The purpose of the BSN number is to prevent mistakes in identities. Everyone has their own unique number. Currently, the Dutch Identification card includes the BSN number as a QR code and with readable numbers on the back of the card. These changes have been made to prevent identification fraude. As an international student you will receive a paper that includes your BSN.  The BSN is usable for your taxes or your health care for example or most importantly to work.