Can I hold my Dutch employer liable for a workplace accident?
Have you encountered a workplace accident while working in the…
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Our international team of lawyers, notaries, and tax advisors is here to help you navigate the legal challenges faced as an expat living in the Netherlands. Some of our lawyers are expats themselves. They understand firsthand the experience of adapting to a new country. This unique perspective allows us to offer expert legal guidance grounded in real experience.
Expat Legal Services for You
LexQuire is proud to collaborate with Grensinfopunt and the Expat Centre Maastricht, who offer everyday cross-border support and advice to expats in the Netherlands. They can assist you with general information and practical matters.
When it comes to more complex legal issues, our team of legal experts is here to guide you through the legal intricacies.
Here are some of the areas in which we can help:
Visas, residency & work permits
LexQuire expat lawyers specialise in Immigration Legal Service for Expats including: assistance with applying for residence and work permits, gathering necessary documentation, liaising with government authorities, and legalising foreign documents to ensure smooth approval.
Labour law for Foreigners
We provide legal advice on employment contracts, help resolve disputes regarding wage claims, unfair dismissal, or workplace discrimination, and offer guidance on employee rights and protections.
Property law for Expats
We can help with property transactions, drafting notarial deeds, resolving rental disputes, and offering legal advice on lease agreements for both tenants and landlords. Our local legal expertise supports expats in all Property Law matters.
Family law for Expats
Whether you need a prenuptial agreement, guidance through divorce proceedings, or assistance with wills, estates, and inheritance, we are here to support you with professional legal counsel, oriented on the cross-border context of the Family Law
Tax law for Expats
Need help with tax disputes or challenges? We assist expats in contesting decisions from the Belastingdienst, filing objections, and providing ongoing advice on tax compliance and optimisation.
Business law for Entrepreneurs
Whether you are establishing a business, negotiating contracts, transferring shares, or facing financial difficulties, our team handles all legal aspects of entrepreneurship and business operations locally and internationally.
Common legal challenges faced by expats in the Netherlands
Our expat lawyers have written a series of articles that address the legal challenges that foreigners in the Netherlands commonly encounter. These articles are written in clear and accessible language, equipping you with practical insights to help you address legal issues more effectively.
Buying a house in the Netherlands as an expat
Have you decided that you enjoy living in the Netherlands…
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Working hours, overtime, and breaks: Dutch labour law explained
Before starting your first job in the Netherlands as an…
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Getting married in the Netherlands as an expat
Thinking of tying the knot in the Netherlands? While weddings…
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Different types of leave in the Netherlands: Know your rights as an expat
If you have recently relocated to the Netherlands for work,…
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Renting a house in the Netherlands as an expat
You have secured a job, your paperwork is in order,…
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What you need to know about Dutch employment contracts
Finding a job in the Netherlands can be challenging, especially…
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Which taxes am I required to pay as an expat in the Netherlands?
Understanding taxes is challenging; even more so when everything is…
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Can expats get divorced in the Netherlands?
Have you relocated to the Netherlands with your spouse to…
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Starting a business in the Netherlands: A guide for expats
Starting a business in the Netherlands: A guide for expats…
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Frequently asked questions
We have compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked legal questions that expats encounter while living and working in the Netherlands. For inquiries related to everyday expat matters, we recommend reaching out to Expat Centre Maastricht or GrensInfoPunt.
Upcoming Expat Info Events
We regularly host seminars in collaboration with the Expat Centre Maastricht and GrensInfoPunt, designed specifically to help expats better understand legal matters and get answers to their questions. These seminars are free of charge and cover a wide range of practical topics relevant to expat life in the Netherlands.
Below are the dates of our upcoming seminars. If you would like to attend, simply follow the registration links assigned to each seminar.
Contact our expat lawyers
We understand that life as an expat in the Netherlands can feel overwhelming, especially when facing legal challenges in a new country. Many of our lawyers are expats themselves, so we recognise the complexities you may be facing and we know how to assist you effectively.
To get in touch, simply follow the contact button below. A member of our expat legal team will contact you as soon as possible with guidance tailored to your needs.
Should you have any questions relating to everyday expat life, feel free to contact the Expat Centre Maastricht or the Grensinfopunt.
