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Dutch road tax (motorrijtuigenbelasting) explained: how it's calculated in 2026 and 2027Motorrijtuigenbelasting (MRB) is the Dutch road tax you pay every quarter for a car with Dutch plates. It depends on weight, fuel and province; electric cars pay 70% of the normal rate in 2026, 2027 and 2028. How it works, what changed on 1 July 2026 and how to calculate your amount.5 min lezen
Importing a car to the Netherlands: BPM, the RDW inspection and the moving exemption (2026)Once you live in the Netherlands, your foreign-plated car needs a Dutch registration and you pay BPM, a one-off tax based on CO2. An electric car pays a fixed €687 in 2026, and used cars get a reduction for age. How the RDW inspection and BPM return work, and when you can import tax-free as part of your move.6 min lezen
Driving in the Netherlands with a foreign licence: how long it's valid and how to exchange it (2026)A non-EU licence is valid for 185 days after you move to the Netherlands; an EU licence usually much longer. Which licences can be exchanged at your municipality, how the 30% ruling lets you exchange a licence from any country, the CBR health declaration (€46.90) and what to do if you must take the Dutch exams.6 min lezen
Dutch car insurance explained for expats: WA, WA+ and allrisk, no-claim and foreign claim-free yearsEvery car with Dutch plates must have at least third-party liability insurance (WA); the RDW fines an uninsured car €500. The difference between WA, WA+ (beperkt casco) and allrisk, how the Dutch no-claim system works, and how to bring claim-free years from your home country.6 min lezen