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The expat scheme & Dutch immigration, explained
Practical, plain-English answers to the questions we hear most — written by an immigration lawyer, not a content farm.
9 July 2026
Some insights from Dutch courts: the 30% ruling in 2026 (so far)
A few recent rulings — on the 150 km test, the salary norm at signing, internships before employment, and zero-hours contracts — and what each means in practice.
Read article →9 July 2026
30% ruling, expat scheme, 30% facility, expatregeling — same thing?
Yes — they're all the same benefit. Why one Dutch tax break carries four names, which one is official, and which one you should use when talking to whom.
Read article →6 July 2026
The expat scheme in 2026: what happened to the 30% ruling?
Same benefit, new name — and a few changes that matter. What the rename to 'expat scheme' means, the 2026 salary thresholds, and what changes in 2027.
Read article →6 July 2026
Changing jobs? How to keep your expat scheme
The expat scheme doesn't automatically travel to a new employer — and a misstep can end it for good. The 3-month rule, what counts as your last working day, and what your new employer must do.
Read article →6 July 2026
The 4 most common reasons expat scheme applications get rejected
Most rejections are avoidable. The four grounds we see most often — from unprovable residence history to missing paperwork — and the famous 'deadline' that isn't actually one of them.
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