Expat Essentials
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4.9KMatthew Reynolds: From Sydney to Frankfurt … one expat’s story (so far)
When my partner, Mark, first suggested a work transfer and relocation from Sydney to Frankfurt, I was both excited and tentative. We...
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4.4KExpat Essentials: How to avoid my (painful) experiences with computer-repair scams
Here’s the best piece of advice you’re going to get all week: When your Macbook crashes, do NOT take it to a...
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4.7KGerman officials rushing to issue residency permits ahead of Brexit
Of all European countries, Germany is notable in offering British expats the least generous transition period – 3 months – to permanent...
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16.3KExpat Essentials: If a Dutch telemarketer is calling, answering could cost you (updated)
Editor’s note: We expats who own companies based in the Netherlands are registered with the Kamer van Koophandel, or KvK, basically a...
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4.7KStephen Heiner in Paris: Auto-entrepreneur is a tax classification, not a visa status
(Editor’s note: Stephen Heiner is a Paris-based consultant who helps expats with auto-entrepreneur status and other issues. You can email him here...
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4.5KFrankfurt jobs Pt. 2: Brexit exits creating expat career opportunities in banking, finance
(Editor’s note: You can see our first post on jobs in Frankfurt here.) We long ago lost track of all the multinational...
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4.1KNew for 2019: Dispatches’ always-updated list of the best Dutch music festivals
(Editor’s note: We’ve gotten several emails and FB messages that The Flying Dutch is canceled for 2019 because local officials have stated...
