Sponsors
Information about our sponsors:
- Baker Tilly Berk Expat & Tax Solutions B.V.
- Eigen Haard Makelaars
- Grant Thorton
- Meeùs
- Rabobank
- Rots-Vast Groep
- TeekensKarstens advocaten notarissen
- Zirkzee & Den Os Accountants & Tax Lawyers
- Zorg en Zekerheid
Baker Tilly Berk Expat & Tax Solutions B.V.
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About us
Baker Tilly Berk Expat & Tax Solutions B.V. is an independent international business advisory firm with more than 30 well trained and experienced professionals. We help companies and individuals to operate smoothly in another jurisdiction thus providing a solution which is mainly focused on solving issues regarding legal matters, (international) tax and social security.
Our services
Our Visa & Immigration services
- Instruction on visa / legalisation requirements
- Single company registration with IND
- Application temporary visa
- Application Work Permit
- Application regular Dutch residence permit
- Visit Health Service ("GGD")
- Appointment to collect Dutch tax number
- Appointment Municipality Office
- Application provisional refund
- Application child allowance benefits
- Appointment bank
- Application insurance household contents and personal liability
- Extension Dutch permits
- Deregistration
Specific expertise BTBEATS
- (international) corporate tax
- (international) individual tax
- (international) social security and private insurance planning
- wage tax and social security
- comprehensive expat services
- tax compliance services
- visa & immigration services
- (confidential) payroll services
- (international) pensions planning
- cross-border employment and expatriation policies
- advice on SAR, stock options, stock purchase and fringe benefits
- detachment of staff for internal HR/tax/bookkeeping projects
- outsourcing and insourcing of specialists
- related legal services
Contact
Baker Tilly Berk Expat & Tax Solutions B.V.
Visiting address: Schipholweg 115, 2316 XC LEIDEN
Postal address: P.O. Box 504, 2300 AM LEIDEN
T +31(0)71 750 6800
F +31(0)71 750 6850
E info@btbeats.com
Contacts:
Huub Kapel, E hkapel@btbeats.com
Age Seinstra, E aseinstra@btbeats.com
Nick Domburg, E ndomburg@btbeats.com
Sanne Friedrichs, E sfriedrichs@btbeats.com
Martin van Harten, E mvanharten@btbeats.com
Hans Klaassen, E hklaassen@btbeats.com
Frank Mélotte, E fmelotte@btbeats.com
Gerco Wienhoven, E gwienhoven@btbeats.com
Jaap Spierenburg, E jspierenburg@btbeats.com
Wytske Wijnnobel, E wwijnnobel@btbeats.com
Kimberley Litaaij, E klitaaij@btbeats.com
Kim Schipper, E kschipper@btbeats.com
Website: www.btbeats.com
Eigen Haard Makelaars
About us
Eigen Haard Makelaars is an agency with over 75 years of experience in the local housing market. If you are looking for accommodation to rent or a house to buy, the Eigen Haard team will be standing by to assist you with their experience and expertise.
Our services
Eigen Haard is specialized in services for the expat community regarding all housing issues:
- We offer fully and partly/semi furnished accommodation for extensive and short periods;
- Eigen Haard manages property on behalf of owners and offers services to owners and tenants regarding their accommodation;
- A legally sound contract is a top priority;
- Full assistance with the check in and check out of the property;
- No broker’s fee for properties listed by Eigen Haard;
- Always the latest overview of available rental accommodation and property to buy;
- Specialized in helping you with making the best possible choice;
- We are a full service agency regarding selling and buying property.
Check our website www.eigen-haard.nl for all information and the latest listings (also in English).
Contact
Eigen Haard Makelaars
Visiting address: Geversstraat 63, 2341 GC Oegstgeest
Postal adress: Postbus 1216, 2340 BE Oegstgeest
T +31 (0)71 519 1919
F +31 (0)71 519 1929
E makelaar@eigen-haard.nl
Contact: Dirk Jan Lancel
Website: www.eigen-haard.nl
Grant Thorton
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About us
Grant Thorntons’ motto: “Our knowledge is your power”
Our aim is to advise you about all the fiscal aspects of your new environment and to help you find your way in all legal and fiscal matters in The Netherlands.
The Dutch tax regime is highly dynamic. Rules and the administrative courts raise new challenges in fiscal considerations, virtually on a daily basis. You can rely on Grant Thornton to ensure that our fiscal experts always keep abreast of the very latest developments in the ever-changing fiscal situation in the Netherlands.
Our services
Phase 1: prior to expatriation
- Entrance meeting
- Application for a residence permit
- Application for a work permit
- Application for the so-called 30%-ruling
- Application for a certificate of coverage re foreign social security system
- Assistance with respect to relocation, import of household goods and cars
- Individual advice with respect to an employee’s tax position
- Salary-split advices
- Pension advices
- Employee benefit programs
Phase 2: during expatriation
- Assistance with respect to the application of governmental allowances
- (Annually) Preparation of a Dutch individual income tax return
- (Annually) Review of tax assessments
- (Annually) Request for preliminary refund for the partner of the expatriate (‘VT-formulier’)
- Extension for a residence permit
- Extension for a work permit
Phase 3: after the expatriation has ended
- Exit meeting
- Preparation of a Dutch individual income tax return re last calendar year
Contact
Grant Thornton
Visiting address: Schipholweg 68d, Leiden
Postal address: Postbus 2154, 2301 CD Leiden
T +31 (0)71 524 0909
F +31 (0)71 524 0919
Contacts:
Ron Hogenboom, E ron.hogenboom@gt.nl
Jan Bleijenberg, E jan.bleijenberg@gt.nl
Peter Peters, E peter.peters@burad.nl
Website: www.gt.nl/en/45
Meeùs
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About us
Meeùs has been operating in the field of insurances since 1927. We operate (inter-)nationally and are part of the Unirobe Meeùs Groep (UMG), which is fully owned by AEGON. With 2.200 staffmembers, UMG is one of the largest insurance brokers organisations in the Netherlands.
Our services
Security and financial benefit: as a special offer for expats we, at Meeùs, have a complete insurance arrangement for all your private, non-life insurance. Meeùs has many years of experience in insuring employees of international organisations, we know your specific insurance needs. We work together with all the major insurance companies so that we can offer very competitive premiums. You determine which insurance policies you wish the arrangement to include. The insurance policies do not only cover your home, car, motorcycle and other belongings, but also damage done to third parties. We will be glad to help you compile a custom insurance package.
Meeùs offers the complete cross border insurance policy for your stay all over the world!
Contact
Meeùs Insurance
Visiting address: Rijnsburgersingel 61, Leiden
T +31 (0)71 568 5 685
E info.leiden.rijn@meeus.com
Contact: E. van Hooidonk
Website (only in Dutch): www.meeus.com
Rabobank
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About us
Rabobank Group is an international financial services provider operating on the basis of cooperative principles. We offer retail banking, wholesale banking, asset management, leasing and real estate services. Rabobank Leiden, Leiderdorp and Oegstgeest offers adequate financial services and products to suit your personal situation, all under one roof.
Our services
Rabo DirectPakket (Rabo Direct Package) offers banking services that are simple and straightforward. You receive bank statements in digital form and arrange your financial affairs conveniently via internet banking and your mobile phone. If you rarely use a credit card, go on foreign trips or make payments in countries outside the eurozone, this is a good option for you.
Rabo TotaalPakket (Rabo Total Package). If you want a modern banking system and the convenience of a complete payment package, the Rabo TotaalPakket was designed especially for you. This package allows you to arrange your banking affairs simply and conveniently, individually or together with a partner. This is a great option for the more frequent traveller, within or outside the eurozone.
Alles in één Polis® (All-in-One Policy). The insurance programmes in the Alles in één Polis® are subdivided into five categories: traffic, home, liability, legal aid and recreation. You compose your own package to meet your specific needs.
If you would like more information, please call or visit our branch in Leiden. Please bring your passport, BSN (Citizen’s Service Number) and employment contract with you to your appointment.
Contact
Rabobank
Visiting address: Stationsweg 37-39, Leiden
Postal address: Postbus 2041, 2301 CA Leiden
T +31 (0)71 565 9393
E info@leiden.rabobank.nl
Contact: Lisette Schrandt
Website: http://www.rabobank.nl/particulieren/servicemenu/english_pages/
Rots-Vast Groep
About us
The Rots-Vast Groep has been renting, letting and managing rental properties for over 21 years. With more than 40 offices and over 3500 houses for rent on the short term, we are the largest real estate broker in homes for rent in The Netherlands. Rots-Vast Groep; Winner in Housing Mediation.
Our services
Rots-Vast Groep can mediate and assist you when you wish to rent a room, apartment or a house in the Netherlands on the short term for several months or years. Thanks to our knowledge of the regional and national real estate market and the use of our extensive network, we can offer you – without any waiting lists – a broad and diverse selection of properties, which are all viewable of course. The Rots-Vast Groep has a personal approach and multi-lingual capacities and therefore mediates successfully in 70% of the cases. Whatever your needs and wishes might be, Rots-Vast Groep will help you find a suitable and enjoyable accommodation, plus customize the contract to your rental situation.
As an exclusive deal we offer the expat introduced by Leiden Expat Centre a free registration, which will be followed by swift and professional guidance.
Contact
Rots-Vast Groep
Visiting and postal address: Oude Herengracht 18, 2312 LN Leiden
T +31 (0)71 524 6878
F +31 (0)71 524 6870
Contact: Peter van der Tweel, E p.vandertweel@rotsvastleiden.nl
Website: www.rotsvast.nl/en/Home/
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Teekens Karstens advocaten notarissen
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About us
TeekensKarstens Lawfirm is firmly rooted in the Leiden society. TK offers advice on your legal status in a clear and personal manner. TK has a customized approach, our professionals think fast and strive to find the most appropriate solution for your personal situation.
Our services
Approximately 160 people work at TeekensKarstens, spread across the offices in Leiden, Alphen aan den Rijn and Lisse.TK can provide you with first class support in the following legal matters:
Personal and family law
- Divorce
- Maintenance child / partner
- Access and custody
- Family supervision orders (OTS) and court custody and care cases (UHP)
- Adoption
- Change of name
- Paternity proceedings
- Will / Inheritance
- Parental plan
- Marriage settlement
- Choice of matrimonial property
- National and international property adjustment order
Employment law
- Drafting or interpretation of employment contracts
- Dismissal and resignation
- Suspension
- Institution of action to recover back wages
- Drafting or interpretation of special conditions
- Competition and non-solicitation clause(s)
- Managing Director under articles of association
- Illness and immigration
- Mediation
- Pensions
- Equality matters
Rent law
- Drafting or interpretation of tenancy agreements
- Defects / overdue maintenance
- Dissolution or eviction
- Collection of rent arrears
- Rent disputes
Real Estate Law
- Drafting of interpretation of sales and purchase contracts
- Hidden defects
- Apartment rights
Corporate law
- Nomination managing director
- Selling a company / shares
- Management buy-in / buy-out
- Incorporation of legal entity / general relocation service
- Personal holding
- Tax management (in cooperation with partners)
- Shareholders solution / agreements
- Optimalisation of Dutch legal structures with foreign jurisdiction
Contact
TeekensKarstens advocaten notarissen
Visiting address: Vondellaan 51, 2332 AA LEIDEN
Postal address: Postbus 1144, 2302 BC LEIDEN
T +31 (0)71 535 8000
F +31 (0)71 535 8001
Contacts:
De heer mr D.J.G. Timmermans
De heer mr J.A.C. Donkersloot (rent law)
De heer mr C. van Oosten (corporate law)
Mevrouw mr D.K.P.K. El Fadili (personal and family law)
Mevrouw mr G.J. Kessels (employment law)
Website: www.tk.nl/index.php/en
Zirkzee & Den Os

About us
Zirkzee & Den Os Accountants & Tax Lawyers has its headquarters in Leiden (Darwinweg 14 next to Naturalis) with front offices in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. The primary focus of Zirkzee & Den Os is to be of service to clients from abroad with a business and Expat population in The Netherlands.
Our services
At Zirkzee & Den Os Accountants & Tax Lawyers we provide the following services: accounting, corporate taxation, payroll, HRM-support, application work / residence permits / 30%-ruling and preparation and filing individual tax returns.
Virtually all of our clients use our address as postal address / contact person for all Dutch tax and social security affairs, sparing our clients the hassle of dealing with complicated legislation and the risk of missing critical deadlines.
Due to our vast network of service providers, we can assist our clients with corporate and labour law advice, relocation services, selecting office space, corporate-, individual- and private banking and even domicile and directorship for local operating companies as well as Dutch based intermediate holding companies. Through our membership of the International Network of Accountants and Auditors (INAA) we are able to assist our clients abroad.
Contact
Zirkzee & Den Os Accountants & Tax Lawyers
Visiting address: Darwinweg 14, 2333 CR Leiden
Postal address: Postbus 916, 2300 AX Leiden
T +31 (0)71 572 4965
Contacts:
Expats:
Leo Oudshoorn, E loudshoorn@zirkzeedenos.com
Joop Dagevos, E jdagevos@zirkzeedenos.com
Corporate:
Martin Verhoeff, E mverhoeff@zirkzeedenos.com
Matthijs den Os, E mdenos@zirkzeedenos.com
Website: www.zirkzeedenos.com
Zorg en Zekerheid
About us
As a healthcare insurer based in an international environment, we can show you the way to the best care providers (general practitioners, dentists, hospitals etcetera) with respect to quality, accessibility and price.
With Zorg en Zekerheid, you are covered by one of the best healthcare insurers.
Our services
If you have one of the Zorg en Zekerheid Group Insurance policies, you have the perfect insurance for your stay in Holland and you will benefit from a special discount.
Even your partner and children benefit from our offers. Children under the age of 18 are included in all insurances for free. We subscribe everyone without restrictions: regardless of age or medical condition.
We offer outstanding service, for example:
- Your invoices paid within 10 working days, guaranteed;
- Easy access to insurance information by telephone (0031 71 5 825 825) or internet (www.zorgenzekerheid.nl);
- Medical Help Desk, available 7 days a week, between 8.00 and 20.00 hrs, for general health care advice and making appointments with medical organisations. (0031 71 5 825 828);
- You can visit one of our insurance shops at any time for personal, tailor-made advice: the address is Korevaarstraat 2 Leiden in the city centre.
No matter what age you are, whether you are a student or have a job, whether you are single, married or live together, whether you have a permit to stay or not yet, we will help you with the changes in your personal situation. We therefore offer carefully structured insurance packages for expatriates. This way, there will always be a type of insurance that perfectly suits your needs. Welcome at Zorg en Zekerheid!
Contact
Zorg en Zekerheid
Visiting address: Haagse Schouwweg 12, 2332 KG LEIDEN
Postal address: Postbus 400, 2300 AK LEIDEN
Contacts:
Jacqueline van der Born, Senior Accountmanager Collectieve Markt, T +31 (0)71 582 5365
Heleen Sakkee, Medewerker Sales Support, T +31 (0)71 582 5374
Website: www.zorgenzekerheid.nl/expatcentre
Last update: 17-01-2012

