This page is to let you know about businesses which we have personally used since relocating to The Netherlands (and had a good experience with), or people who have contacted us and want to introduce their business to you.
Holland Expat Desk
Our range of services varies from the preparation of Dutch income tax returns, assistance with immigration and emigration formalities, relocation services to advice in the field of income taxes, wage taxes and social security and include, amongst others:
Arrange various immigration formalities in the Netherlands, such as applying for authorization for temporary stay (“MVV”), residence and working permits (including permits both for life partner and children under age)
Entrance and exit meetings
Apply for A1-statement (previously: E-101 statement) or Certificate of Coverage
30%-ruling
Prepare Dutch income tax returns
Apply for the provisional income tax refund for the owner-occupied home
Make foreign employees familiar with the new living environment and personal guidance on various administrative procedures, such as the application of a Citizen Service Number (“Burger Service Number, BSN”), look after (temporary) housing, apply for child benefit, apply for child care allowance, conversion of driving license, finding the right school for your child(ren) and more
Contact: Linda Meyer or Laura Heijnen www.hollandexpatdesk.com
SPORTS, DEEP TISSUE AND RELAXATION MASSAGE
Kimberly Oosting is a massage therapist from the USA. She has been practising for ten years and would now like to continue her work here in Eindhoven. Kimberly will be working out of her home in Wonsel North, Eindhoven and she is available evenings and weekends.
The first visit for a massage will cost you 20 Euros for one hour, all further sessions will be charged at 40 Euros for one hour. You can book in one hour, one and a half hours or two hour sessions. Kimberly says that a regular massage is an excellent way to increase good health and vitality in your life.
You can contact Kimberly by e-mail at: gracilisgirl@gmail.com
RED BALL INFOTECH
Red Ball is a team made for creativity and innovation, never gives up till the result achieved. We started Red Ball Infotech in 2007 with 4 Red Ballers and were surprised to see the cut throat competition in the market, we decided the very first day that we’ll do everything differently, and now after 4 years we are around hundreads Red Ballers team and everyone knows their role perfectly in the organization.
We are a specialist Web Design and Web Development Company expertise to translate your business objectives & needs into a successful web solution.
Since our inception, we have concentrated on delivering flexible, cost effective solutions that deliver real value and returns for our clients. By bringing together talented people with proven technology, we help our customers make measurable improvements to their business in the areas of web design & SEO. With more than 100 customers, we are proud to be the trusted web partner of government departments, marketing agencies, industry associations, blue chip brands and major businesses alike.
Our industry is typically polarized by two different types of service providers. At one extreme, you have the design agencies that cater for the big brands. Such companies only work for the big clients & big money. Very rarely will these agencies even consider a project for less than 30 K to 40 K. At the other end you’ll see hundreds of small companies running by ‘An Individual or maximum with 2-3 students. These businesses typically lack the depth, experience or expertise to assist their clients in formulating and implementing an effective online strategy. The whole year client faces lot of problems in services & support.
Red Ball Infotech is the company, servicing both big & small organization with the same efforts. For big business we are able to undercut the big agencies on price without compromising the quality of our work. For small business, we are able to deliver the same quality of service without altering the budget!
SATELLITE INSTALATION (SKY)
We are a satellite installation company
that specialises
in Sky TV. We can also install Freesat TV.
Freesat is a great option for
expats because once installed there are no
extra costs, you don't need a
subscription to view the channels. It is 100%
free and 100% legal!
We can
provide Sky TV with a viewing card and set up a sky subscription,
all expats
need to do this is a credit card.
We provide all the equipment and
installation is included in the price we give to clients.
For more information, Contact: info@skysat-digital.com
Go to website: www.skysat-digital.com
GLOBAL PARENTZ
Being an international family in The Netherlands can be difficult,
especially when it comes to childcare. Parents are faced with many barriers
such as language, culture and bureaucracy. GlobalParentz looks forward to
changing all that by simplifying the childcare system for working parents in
The Netherlands. Complicated paperwork surrounding the Dutch childcare
allowance causes many international parents to miss out on receiving the
monthly allowances.
We have a network of contacts within the childcare community and an
established relationship with the Dutch tax office. We can assist you in
your search for childcare and save up to 80% on your childcare costs.
Our company specializes in assisting international parents with the handling
of all their childcare administration in The Netherlands. GlobalParentz will
file, collect and monitor the childcare allowance from the tax office for
parents and pay their day-care centres on a monthly basis.
All families where both parents are working, regardless of their income,
nationality, that legally reside in The Netherlands are eligible to receive
the Dutch childcare allowance. This includes tax-exempt Diplomats and
employees of International Organizations.
Working parents are eligible to receive financial support from the Dutch
Government to help with the cost of their childcare. The Dutch childcare
allowance is available to parents working in The Netherlands irrespective of
nationality or the type of day-care centre they choose to use. Parents can
receive financial subsidies from the Dutch Government covering up to 80 % of
the cost of their day-care centre or after-school care facility!
GlobalParentz's aim is to provide affordable solutions to international
parents by minimizing the bureaucracy and red tape normally accompanying the
Dutch childcare system. Our emphasis from the beginning is to incorporate
transparent and quality service using our expertise.
See our website www.globalparentz.nl
GlobalParentz, Turfstekerstraat 31, 1430 AD Aalsmeer or e-mail: info@globalparentz.nl
BABY CLOTHES ON LINE
Amy of Baby Barn has started a line of baby clothes from the UK. The clothes are very reasonably priced. Check out her website:
KITCHENS (Keukens):
We bought an apartment in The Netherlands early in our second year, which required a total renovation. While much of this work was carried out by ourselves, below you will find a link to Loomans Keukens (Loomans Kitchens in English). These folk provided an excellent service from initial discussions, through to design and installation. Four days from start to finish for installation, very tidy workmen, in fact a pleasure doing business with. Contact Enrico or Nicole with your requirements by any of the following methods;
http://www.loomanskeukens.nl/
STRESS and STRAIN:
Rachel Turrell is an ex-pat from UK who came accross here a few years ago and started her own business called Ultimate Bliss Massage. Rachel is based in Eindhoven and she offers a wide range of therapies and uses only natural ingredients in her oils. You can find her website at:
www.ultimatebliss.org
INSURANCE (Verzekeren):
We have enjoyed an outstanding service from the following company re. car insurance, home contents insurance and personal liability insurance. First year we were in The Netherlands, our car was stolen - Edith arranged everything, payment was prompt and complete and we have subsequently renewed the following two years through Aventurijn Assurantien. Edith provides two services, details available through the following links. Both of these sites are in Dutch, however we have also included Edith's Email and all correspondence with Edith can be in English. You can contact Edith at:
Aventurijn Assurantiën: all insurances for people who are living in the Netherlands. Lots of experience with different nationalities.
www.aventurijn-assurantien.nl
Confident Expats & Globetrotters: personal insurances for people (both dutch and non-dutch) who are leaving the Netherlands for a short or long period.
www.confident.nl
E-mail: edith@confident.nl
MORTGAGES (Hypotheek):
We rented the first year, but this is really throwing money away if you are staying longer-term. So, we took the plunge and took ownership of our new property in May 2007. Complicated process, as all (and I mean all !) of the documentation is in Dutch. However we discovered the following company and a complicated process suddenly become very simple - The Hypotheekshop.
Everything was explained in detail, several potential mortages were reviewed, and we ended up very happy customers. Laurens is great, he's very understanding, really knows his business, takes time to explain everything in detail and translates documents as you go along.
http://www.hypotheekshop.nl/1445/
Contact details for Laurens (the main contact for Expats) are shown below:
Beemdstraat 16
5652 AB
Eindhoven
Telephone: 040 2922222
Fax: 040 2922223
Mobile: 06 21897404
E-mail: l.meerhoff@hypotheekshop.nl
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
If you need a professional photographer you should contact Paul Trumper. Paul is an expat Englishman with many years of experience. You can visit his website below.
http://eindhovenfotografie.moonfruit.com
Looking for a job in an international environment?
Undutchables Recruitment Agency is specialized in matching well-educated, international personnel for office related job vacancies within international companies. We have jobs in Sales & Marketing, Finance, Logistics, IT, Customer service, Administration and more. Our clients are looking for native speakers of all languages with a good command of English. Located in Eindhoven, Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht we cover all regions of the Netherlands. For more information and vacancies please have a look at www.undutchables.nl!
Eindhoven office:
Undutchables Recruitment Agency BV
Veldmaarschalk Montgomerylaan 7
5612 BA EindhovenDo
Tel.: 040-2373395
http://www.eindhoven@undutchables.nl
BLUE LYNX is another recruitment agency that has been brought to my notice.
Employment by Language for International Business Professionals.
English, Bi-lingual & Multi-lingual Executive Search, Recruitment, Contracting & Temporary Staffing Specialists.
A Dutch market leader for over 20 years; employing a select group
of international and local permanent staff whose mission is recruitment
excellence for our clients and candidates.
The know-how of Blue Lynx spans a broad spectrum of diverse
disciplines; across a multi sector canvas of the worlds leading
industries. This indicates the scope of Blue Lynx in its ability to
provide a seamless consulting solution to international business
emanating from the Netherlands.
Go to:
Do You Have Children?
Wanted to bring to your notice a Nanny Service in Eindhoven called Dagmama. They look after children of all ages and give Mums a break.
You can visit their website on:
Are You Pregnant? Do You Need a Doula?
You may like to know about a service that has just come to my attention. This service looks after couples who are expecting babies from beginning to the end result. Esther, a Doula, runs the service, she speaks four languages including English. She can take the pregnant couple through the Dutch Health System and look after Mums to be. Check out her website: