Non-Compete Clause in the Netherlands: 2025 Guide
A non-compete clause (non-competition agreement) in the Netherlands is a clause in an employment contract that restricts a worker from working for competitors or starting
29 July 2025
A non-compete clause (non-competition agreement) in the Netherlands is a clause in an employment contract that restricts a worker from working for competitors or starting
In short: Serious fines or criminal convictions can delay or block your Dutch naturalization, while minor violations (like small traffic fines) typically do not. To
The Schengen Information System (SIS) is the largest shared database used by 31 European countries for border security, public order and judicial cooperation. Member states
Employer Obligations During the Initial Two Years Under Dutch employment law, an employer cannot terminate an employee’s contract due to illness (sick leave) during the
If you lose your job in the Netherlands, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits (WW benefit). This benefit is designed to temporarily compensate for
The Netherlands has a strict and efficient system for traffic fines. As of 2025, most traffic violations – from speeding to running red lights –
What is a Transition Payment in the Netherlands? When an employment contract ends at the employer’s initiative in the Netherlands, the employer is generally required
From 1 January 2025, new gross monthly salary thresholds will apply for highly skilled migrants in the Netherlands. These thresholds are updated annually and reflect
Recently, we discussed the recent amendments to the 30% tax advantage applied to expats working as highly skilled migrants in the Netherlands. Pursuant to the
Recognition and Enforcement examples: I am divorced abroad but I am married in Turkey. I got divorced in the Netherlands and it is not valid
In the Netherlands, fixed-term employment contracts provide varying levels of job security across three stages. In Phase A, the employer has the freedom to terminate
Dutch Inheritance Law (2024) The most important factor in determining the heirs in Dutch inheritance law is the will. According to Dutch inheritance law, anyone
Introduction to Settlement Agreements A settlement agreement, also known as a termination agreement or “vaststellingsovereenkomst” in Dutch law, is a legally binding contract between an
Hollanda Ankara Anlaşması ile Hollanda’ya Yerleşmek Hollanda Ankara Anlaşması, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti ile Avrupa Birliği arasında 1963 yılında imzalanan bir ticaret ve ekonomik işbirliği anlaşmasıdır. Bu
For those who wish to reside in the Netherlands for an extended period, one of the visa types to apply for is the MVV (Machtiging
One of the most significant advantages of exchanging your license as an expat in the Netherlands is the eligibility for the 30% tax advantage. This