NL Immigration and Naturalisation Service: Residence permit self-employed person

The NL government immigration office's starting point to submit an online DAFT Visa application.

NL Compass

A relocation website created by expats with detailed information on: BSN registration, health insurance, housing, immigration lawyers, bank accounts, and municipal services. Their website includes a moving checklist, and guides for specific topic areas.

DAFT Wiki

A thorough deep dive into DAFT rules, process, and emigration considerations with a database-style search function.

DAFT Connect

Another DAFTer built resource website with the ability to connect with a cohort of DAFTers on a similar timeline and view a DAFT Directory.

DAFT Hub

Another DAFTer built resource tool built by the people who host the DAFTHUB Facebook community. It includes a Premium paid layer for people who want deeper execution support.

Mynta Law: Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT)

Anywr Netherlands: Everything you need to know about DAFT

Kroes Advocaten: Starting a Business in the Netherlands as a US Citizen

INLS law firm: The Dutch American Friendship Treaty

KVK: Step-by-step plan: How to start a business in the Netherlands

Government of the Netherlands: 30% facility

Cardon & Company: Self Employed in the Netherlands: BV or Eenmanszaak (ZZP)

Intotax: Dutch American Friendship Treaty

I am Amsterdam: 30% Tax Ruling

Financing for Startups (KVK)

NL Tax Administration: Expat Scheme (30% facility)

KVK company counter

The Dutch Chamber of Commerce has a tool to help you see what companies already exist and where they're located.

KVK Starters Program

An email welcome series offered by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce for new and prospective businesses.

Market research step by step: are your plans feasible?

A guide to market research and fit with tools to look up competitor earnings, bankruptcy information, and more.

NL Government: Legalisation of foreign documents

NL government description of document apostille needs.

US Secretary of State Office of Authentications

USDA: Take a Pet From the United States to Another Country

Expatsi Go

Take the guesswork out of moving abroad with our all-in-one planning and guidance app. ExpatsiGo walks you through every step - from clarifying your goals to finding the right visa, housing, and community - so you can relocate with confidence.

conscientious emigration

Conscientious Emigration aims to help people considering leaving the US to emigrate with an intentional approach to environmental, economic, and cultural impacts.

Orange Homes: DAFT Relocation services

Orange Homes is a boutique home-finding and relocation company set up to meet the needs of the relocating expat professional.

The Move Abroad Coach

We help ambitious coaches, freelancers, and entrepreneurs move abroad with clarity, confidence, and a plan that fits who they are and how they want to live.

Rainbow Relocation Strategies

The world's first and only global relocation company that puts LGBTQ+ expats and their families front and center.

GTFO Tours

GTFO Tours is on a mission to help Americans find safety, security, and peace abroad. Based in the Netherlands.

Expat Republic: Housing

A website that publishes articles in English about life in the Netherlands.

I am expat.nl Housing in the Netherlands

A website in English designed for internationals to adjust to life in the Netherlands.

Funda.nl

Website to search for houses to rent and buy.

The Social Hub

A short-term stay hotel (up to 1 yr) with co-working Membership that could serve as your business registration address.

Pararius

Site to search for rental housing in the Netherlands.

Tenants rights rules: Hague International Center

A summary of tenant rights in English provided by the Hague International Center.

Rules for house rentals: Netherlands Enterprise Agency, RVO

The Government of the Netherlands explanation of tenants rights.

Short term rentals & serviced apartments: I am Expat

Homes for Expats

Banking and personal finance guide via DAFT WIKI

ING Bank

Rabo Bank

ABN AMRO

WISE

WISE is an app-based banking tool that allows you to transfer money from USD to Euros and pay in Euros using an IBAN before you have a BSN number.

NL Government: When do I have to register with a Dutch municipality?

Registering a business or company - KVK

NL IND: Schedule your Biometrics appointment

They will send a physical letter prompting you to schedule this appointment after you submitted your application.

Setting up a DigID

DigID is the digital login system used by the Government and many services including health systems and business accounting systems.

Dutch International Schools

International Baccalaureate schools that are partially subsidized by the Dutch government.

SchoolRegister.nl

A map of all schools in the Netherlands with information about what the school offers, performance, etc.

The Dutch school system

An explainer article about the Dutch School System from IamExpat.nl.

Preschool and childcare in the Netherlands

An explainer of the preschool and childcare system in the Netherlands written by Expatica.

Newcomers' classes in the Netherlands

What happens when children arrive in the Netherlands unable to speak Dutch?

Quarterly Child Benefits Scheme

If you live or work in the Netherlands, you are insured under the Dutch child benefit scheme.

Appointing a guardian upon your death

In the Netherlands, a parent can appoint a guardian for their minor children without establishing a will and at no charge.

Growing or upscaling your business in the Netherlands

A collection of resources from the KVK.

Financing for Startups (KVK)

Co-working spaces in the Netherlands (I am Expat)

HET BEGINT MET TAAL

Look up language classes in your area.

Best apps to learn Dutch in 2026: Tested, compared, and ranked (Dutch Review)

Abbreviations Guide (Holland Expat Center South)