Rotterdam International Center
Education, career, health care, housing, taxes… setting up a business or working for a company abroad comes with many challenges on a variety of issues. Trying to find the answers and solutions can be difficult. Rotterdam International Center is the specialized one stop shop for international businesses and expats who are looking for services and information about working and living in Rotterdam.
Services for internationals
How to tap into all the potential that Rotterdam offers you and your family? That’s easy. You contact us at the Rotterdam International Center. We are familiar with all requirements and procedures that come with wanting to settle in Rotterdam. We know what questions you might have and what challenges you face. We will help you with a soft landing in Rotterdam, we can advise you on things like taxes, housing, opening a bank account, healthcare, education and careers. Our services for expats are tailored to your specific needs and also include your spouse and children.
Services for businesses
We provide a full Red Carpet service for international businesses setting up or expanding their operations in Rotterdam. Our services include:
- Support for your HR department – advice regarding the relocation process for new international employee
- One stop shop for your international employees – simplify formal registration process with Dutch authorities
- Soft landing – advice about living in Rotterdam, connecting to the right network, organize events such as the International Welcome Event
- Rotterdam Partners' International Trade & Investment team will give you independent and professional advice how to set up or expand your company in Rotterdam
About us
We are the official Investment Promotion Agency for the Rotterdam region. From location advice and fact-finding trips to connecting you with partners and networks, we help you start and grow your business.

