Employment

The workforce in the Amsterdam area is highly educated and internationally oriented. Several employment agencies cater to expats and post jobs where speaking Dutch is not required.

The workforce in the Amsterdam area is highly educated and internationally oriented. A 30% tax incentive and one-stop-shop service centre for expats, the Expatcenter, has been set up due to the high demand for knowledge migrants.

Practical matters

There are a number of details to sort out before coming to the Netherlands to work. The employer will apply for a work permit (tewerkstellingsvergunning). Further requirements to work in the Netherlands include a residency permitpersonal public service number (burgerservicenummer) and to be registered with the municipality.