Netherlands
NLDThe Netherlands consistently ranks among the world's most liveable countries, with the highest English proficiency in the world and a highly internationalised business environment. Its 30% ruling provides a meaningful tax advantage for qualifying skilled migrants.
Passport Rank
#3
Visa-Free
190
destinations
Country Details
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Dutch
- Population
- 17,900,000
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Naturalisation
- 5 years
- Schengen / EU
- Schengen / EU
- Climate
- Oceanic
- English Proficiency Rank
- #1
The 30% Ruling allows qualifying highly skilled migrants to receive 30% of their gross salary tax-free for up to 5 years, significantly reducing the effective income tax burden.
Indices
Cost of Living
74
Safety
73
Healthcare
85
Quality of Life
196