RelocationPieter & Gloria
Live dashboard · week 19, 2026

Relocation Dashboard.

A running view of Pieter and his family's move from Hong Kong to Leiden on 20 July 2026 — ten workstreams, critical path, open decisions. Dutch terms keep their Dutch names; see § 08 Glossary for explanations.

Move date
20 July 2026
Destination
Leiden, Netherlands
Program manager
Daan
Last updated
10 May 2026 (rev 7)
Cadence
Weekly Fri rollup
Next rollup
15 May 2026
§ 01

Status this week

Tracker is live. The ten workstreams are laid out and the critical path is mapped: BRP → BSN → DigiD → KvK Gloria → daycare contracts (confirmed) → KOT (per child) → BV payroll → IND submission. The tax-team recommendation is to shift the IND submission to ~10 October for a stronger dossier; Pieter decides by 30 June. Two blockers are open to the tax team (Box 3 toetsingsinkomen; ZZP threshold for IACK) and one to Pieter (route and date of the January 2026 naturalisation application).

Rev 7 update (10 May 2026) — douane-expediteur for accompanied baggage. New row L7 added in §04 Moving logistics: engage a Dutch customs broker (douane-expediteur) for the verhuisboedel-vrijstelling declaration on accompanied baggage HK→AMS (flight 20 Jul), separate from the L1 sea-freight container declaration. Shortlist of 3 candidates delivered: Baggage.nl / Cavalier Logistics (Schiphol-South, best fit, ~EUR 200–400 estimated), Jac. Goenee Douane-Expediteur (Utrecht, ~EUR 250–500), KHZ Movers / AGS (Alphen, marginal fit). Two-track frame: engage a broker if accompanied-baggage value exceeds ~EUR 5k or contains any item above EUR 1,500; otherwise self-declare via the red channel at AMS arrivals (free, half a day worst case per Douane guidance). Decision deadline 22 Jun 2026 (4 weeks before flight). Three new open questions added: Q18 Pieter (value-mix of accompanied items), Q19 Mila (transit insurance via Henner), Q20 Sander (Box 3 step-up + high-value item disclosure on immigration date).

Rev 4 update (7 May 2026) — daycare confirmed. K1 closed. Toddler starts 1 September 2026 and baby starts 1 January 2027 at LRK centre(s) in Leiden. Two follow-up rows added: K1a (contract toddler, countersign by 1 Aug 2026) and K1b (contract baby, countersign by 15 Nov 2026). KOT cascade re-baselined: T5 split into T5-toddler (deadline 30 Sep 2026) and T5-baby (deadline 30 Jan 2027), each within the 30-day window post childcare-start. Risk R1 (waitlist slip) closed; replaced by lower-severity contract-paperwork risk. Top-3 actions for Pieter rotated: K1 drops off, naturalisation route + IND submission-date prep + BRP document-prep move up.

Rev 3 update (7 May 2026) — (1) Workstream tables stacked full-width with new Update column. (2) L6 temporary housing: not needed, family arrives at own residence in Leiden. (3) N2 apostille on Canadian birth cert: verified still required — Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 11 January 2024, so apostille (not consular legalisation) is the correct form, but it is still mandatory for IND + BRP. (4) A3 Leiden parking permit removed (not needed); new row A4 added for car insurance, with cross-domain flag to Mila for WA / WA+ / Casco recommendation.

Rev 6 update (7 May 2026) — Pieter 2-update batch. (1) Health insurance for spouse + children (FBTO Basis) moved from §05 Insurance/Mila to §07 Health (row H6); selection already made, activation tied to BSN issuance post-BRP. New row T1-Pieter added in §05 to track Pieter's own NL zorgverzekering selection (still open; Mila cross-flag retained). T11 Henner cancellation stays in §05 — tied to Pieter's own zorg activation, not spouse's FBTO. (2) Q11 closed. Spouse does not hold an Alberta/Québec licence — no bypass route. CBR exam route (Gezondheidsverklaring + theory + practical + gemeente issuance) stands as the path for HK→NL conversion. A2 row update reflects confirmed route; A2-OPEN closed.

Rev 5 update (7 May 2026) — Pieter 7-update batch. (1) K5 added — primary-school waitlist sign-up Leiden for the toddler at Sint-Josephschool (RK, Oppenheimstraat) and Haanstraschool (openbaar) by 30 Jun 2026. (2) B1 — BRP-appointment slots currently unavailable; retry ~21 May 2026. (3) F1 — first meeting completed with a BV-formation firm; awaiting quotation. (4) Three new BV/tax rows (F-crypto, F-Crisp, F-trading) for transferring crypto + Crisp holdings into the BV and opening a BV trading account; cross-domain flags to the tax team on sequencing vs the 20 July step-up date and on broker selection. (5) T11 added — cancel Henner international health insurance after the NL zorgverzekering is active; cross-domain flag to the budget team on overlap-window. (6) H5 updated — LUMC contacted for Pieter's eye-health follow-up; awaiting scheduling response; cross-domain flag to the health team for a pre-consult records-handover pack. (7) G6 added — administration for Gloria's ownership in her Hong Kong company; cross-domain flag to the tax team on Box 2/3 disclosure and HK-NL treaty positions.

§ 02

Dashboard — risks, actions, critical-path snapshot

Top-3 risks

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R1 · Daycare contracts not countersigned in time

Daycare placements at LRK Leiden are confirmed (toddler starts 1 Sep 2026; baby starts 1 Jan 2027). Residual risk is paperwork: contracts must be countersigned by 1 Aug (toddler) and 15 Nov (baby) so the 30-day KOT window after childcare start is preserved (KOT-toddler 30 Sep 2026; KOT-baby 30 Jan 2027). Next: chase intake paperwork from the centre once it lands; do not let it drift. Owner: Pieter.

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R2 · BV formation / payroll slips

Notary target was 15 April. A slip into May/June puts payroll under pressure: 0–1 payslips at IND submission instead of three. Mitigation: make the wealth route primary, DGA salary as secondary evidence. Owner: Pieter, with belastingadviseur.

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R3 · Naturalisation undecided on 20 Jul

Application submitted Jan 2026, minimum lead time six months. A decision after 20 Jul activates the residence-permit track (Plan B). Sub-risk: late-July submission yields a weaker dossier than the recommended ~10 Oct. Owner: Pieter.

Top-3 actions Pieter

Daycare confirmed — new top-3 below

#ActionBy
1 Confirm Gloria's naturalisation route + exact Jan 2026 submission date (consulate HK?, art. 8 §4 RWN?) — drives Scenario A vs B. 15 May 2026
2 IND submission-date decision (~25 Jul / ~25 Aug / ~10 Oct) — tax team recommends ~10 Oct. 30 Jun 2026
3 BRP document pre-prep — passports, Gloria birth cert with apostille (verified still required), property deed. 15 Jul 2026

Decisions due (next 8 wk)

DecisionBy
Naturalisation route (Scenario A vs B)15 May
Lock DGA salary level (default €60K/yr)15 Jun
IND submission date (default 10 Oct)30 Jun
Daycare contract countersigned — toddler1 Aug
Wealth statement prepared15 Jul

Critical-path milestones

Chain — BRP unlocks everything downstream

BRP -> BSN -> DigiD -> Health insurance
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   +--> KvK Gloria
   |       |
   |       +--> Daycare contracts (confirmed at LRK Leiden)
   |              +-- toddler start 1 Sep 2026 -> KOT-toddler ≤30 Sep 2026
   |              +-- baby    start 1 Jan 2027 -> KOT-baby    ≤30 Jan 2027
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   +--> BV -> DGA payroll -> First invoice
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                                +--> IND submission (~10 Oct)
  1. BRP appointment booked Pieter 1 Jul 2026
  2. BRP registration in person Family of 4 ≤25 Jul 2026
  3. DigiD active · KvK ZZP Gloria Gloria wk 25–31 Jul
  4. Daycare contract countersigned — toddler Pieter ≤1 Aug 2026
  5. First payroll Werkmaatschappij Belastingadviseur 15 Jul 2026
  6. KOT application submitted — toddler Pieter ≤30 Sep 2026
  7. Daycare contract countersigned — baby Pieter ≤15 Nov 2026
  8. IND submission (Plan B) Pieter (sponsor) ~10 Oct 2026
  9. KOT application submitted — baby Pieter ≤30 Jan 2027
§ 03

Program timeline — phase by phase

May 2026 · preparation

Two parallel tracks: childcare registrations for September start, and confirmation of route and submission date for the January 2026 naturalisation. Determines whether Plan A or Plan B activates on arrival.

June 2026 · structure

Notary passes Holding + Werkmaatschappij. Payroll set up. Share transfer of the 15% Six Degrees stake to Holding by end of June. Determines whether the DGA-salary route or the wealth route leads at IND.

20 July 2026 · arrival

Flight HK → NL, move into the family's own residence in Leiden (no temporary housing required). Gloria enters visa-free on the Canadian passport (Schengen 90/180). First payroll run Werkmaatschappij targeted 15 July or the week after.

Wk 21–25 Jul · BRP

BRP registration Leiden for the whole family. Document pack: passports, Gloria birth certificate with apostille, property deed. BSN issued for Gloria and the children on the spot. Marriage pulled automatically from NL registers.

Wk 25–31 Jul · portal

DigiD Gloria, KvK ZZP registration, health insurance. DigiD letter ~5 working days post-BSN. KvK appointment in week 28 Jul – 7 Aug. Health insurance for Gloria within the 4-month window. Preparation for KOT application.

August 2026 · toddler contract + container

Toddler daycare contract countersigned by 1 August; LRK number documented. Container arrives 8–12 weeks after HK departure; unpack and delivery to Leiden. Preparation for toddler childcare start 1 September.

September 2026 · toddler ramp-up

Toddler's first childcare month (start 1 Sep). KOT-toddler application via Mijn Toeslagen by 30 September (within the 30-day window). First monthly payment around mid-October, retroactive to 1 September provided the application is timely. Kinderbijslag SVB checkpoint end of September.

Nov 2026 · baby contract

Baby daycare contract countersigned by 15 November; LRK number documented. Final intake paperwork ahead of baby's start on 1 January 2027.

Jan 2027 · baby ramp-up

Baby's first childcare month (start 1 Jan 2027). KOT-baby application via Mijn Toeslagen by 30 January 2027 (within the 30-day window).

~10 October 2026 · IND

Recommended submission date for the strongest dossier: three payslips in hand, wealth statement available, BV-issued declarations supported by statutes and KvK extract. IND processing 90–180 days.

Q4 2026 · wrap-up

Residence document type I (5 yr) collected at IND. Driving-licence conversion Gloria HK → NL via CBR — theory + practical exam path (HK is not on the RDW aangewezen-landen list, so no direct exchange); 185-day deadline post-BRP applies to driving on the HK licence. DUO inburgeringscursus enrolment if Plan B path activates.

§ 04

Workstreams — deliverables, owners, deadlines

01 Moving logistics

IDDeliverableOwnerDeadlineStatusUpdate
L1Mover quotes HK→Rotterdam (Crown / Allied / Asian Tigers / Santa Fe / Voerman)Daan22 May 2026Not started
L2Volume estimate + packing-windowDaan5 Jun 2026Not started
L3Inventory list + customs Verhuisboedel-vrijstellingDaan + Pieter30 Jun 2026Not started
L4Container pickup HKDaan~10 Jul 2026Not started
L5Container arrival Rotterdam + delivery LeidenDaanAug–Oct 2026Not started
L6Temporary housing on arrivalPietern/aDone / N-AOwn residence in Leiden ready at arrival — no temporary housing needed (confirmed Pieter 7 May 2026).
L7Douane-expediteur (customs broker) for accompanied-baggage verhuisboedel-vrijstelling declaration HK→AMS — OR self-declare via red channelDaan → Pieter22 Jun 2026 (T - 4 wk)In-progress10 May 2026 — shortlist of 3 candidates delivered: Baggage.nl/Cavalier (Schiphol-South, best fit, ~EUR 200–400 est.); Jac. Goenee (Utrecht, ~EUR 250–500 est.); KHZ Movers/AGS (Alphen, marginal fit). Two-track frame: broker if accompanied-bag value > ~EUR 5k OR any item > EUR 1.5k; otherwise self-declare red channel (free, half a day worst case). Cross-flags to Mila (transit insurance) + Sander (Box 3 step-up).

02 BRP / BSN / DigiD

IDDeliverableOwnerDeadlineStatusUpdate
B1Book BRP appointment gemeente LeidenPieter1 Jul 2026Not startedBooking attempted 7 May 2026 — current slots unavailable. Retry ~21 May 2026.
B2Document-pack assemblyDaan + Pieter15 Jul 2026In-progressApostille on Gloria's Canadian birth cert remains required (Canada joined Hague Apostille Convention 11 Jan 2024 — apostille replaces consular legalisation but is still mandatory for IND + BRP).
B3BRP registration in personFamily≤25 Jul 2026Not started
B4BSN issued (Gloria + children)Gemeente Leidenat BRPNot started
B5DigiD Gloria activatedGloriawk 25–31 JulNot started
B6Mijn Toeslagen account readyPieter1 Aug 2026Not started

03 IND / Residence permit (Scenario B)

IDDeliverableOwnerDeadlineStatusUpdate
N1Confirm naturalisation route + Jan 2026 submission datePieter15 May 2026OpenAwaiting Pieter: route (art. 8 §4 RWN?) + exact submission date — determines Scenario A vs B.
N2Apostille on Canadian long-form birth certGloria1 Jun 2026In-progress — verifyingVerified 7 May 2026: Canada joined Hague Apostille Convention 11 Jan 2024. Apostille is now the *form* of legalisation but is still required (replaces old consular route). IND.nl: foreign documents must be legalised; for Apostille-Convention countries this means an apostille. Gloria obtains apostille via Canadian competent authority (province of issue, e.g. Service Ontario / Service Alberta — or Global Affairs Canada for federal). Action stands.
N3Choose IND submission date (25 Jul / 25 Aug / 10 Oct)Pieter30 Jun 2026Not startedSander recommends ~10 Oct for strongest dossier (3 payslips + wealth statement).
N4IND helpdesk: Dec-2025 birth cert still acceptable?Pieter20 May 2026Not startedIND policy: birth-cert age usually not material (data is "definite") — but confirm by phone given borderline 7-mnd validity at Jul/Oct submission.
N5International marriage-cert extract (NL)Pieter1 Jul 2026Not started
N6Antecedentenverklaring signed (form 7601)Gloria1 Jul 2026Not started
N7IND form 7518 pre-filledPieter15 Jul 2026Not started
N8IND application submitted (Plan B)Pieter (sponsor)~10 Oct 2026Not started
N9Biometrics + residence-stickerGloria~4 wk after N8Not started
N10Pick up residence document type IGloria~Jan 2027Not started
N11If Scenario A: beëdiging at gemeentePieter + Gloriaon arrivalNot started

04 BV / Tax (Sander)

IDDeliverableOwnerDeadlineStatusUpdate
F1Confirm BV formation status notaryPieter1 Jun 2026In-progressFirst meeting completed with a BV-formation firm; awaiting quotation. Original notary target 15 Apr slipped — formation firm being used instead/alongside. Slip-status to be confirmed.
F2Confirm engagement belastingadviseurPieter15 May 2026OpenCritical-path dependency for payroll + IND wealth statement.
F3DGA employment contract signedPieter + adviser1 Jul 2026Not started
F4Payroll operational + first runAdviser15 Jul 2026Not started
F5Wealth statement Box 3 for INDAdviser15 Jul 2026Not started
F6Werkgeversverklaring (IND template)Pieterat IND submissionNot started
F7Share transfer 15% FS-stake to HoldingPieter + notaryend Jun 2026In-progressAwaiting valuation + HK lawyer engagement.
F8Activate first invoice Werkmaatschappij ↔ US clientPieterpost-arrivalNot started
F9Verify H2-2026 IND minimum-income normPieterSep 2026Not started
F-cryptoTransfer crypto holdings into Dutch BV (Holding)Pieter (Sander advice)by Q3 2026Not startedPre-condition: BV operational (F1 + F4). Step-up at immigration (20 Jul) relevant. [OPEN — for Sander: optimal sequencing of crypto transfer vs 20 Jul step-up — Box 2 implications.]
F-CrispTransfer Crisp holdings into Dutch BV (Holding)Pieter (Sander advice)by Q3 2026Not startedPre-condition: BV operational. Crisp = NL online supermarket assumed. [OPEN — for Sander: same sequencing question vs 20 Jul step-up date.]
F-tradingOpen BV trading account (broker selection)Pieter (Sander advice)Q3 2026 (post BV bank-account)Not startedPre-condition: BV bank-account active. [OPEN — for Sander: BV-friendly trading platforms (DeGiro Zakelijk, Saxo Bank Pro, etc.) — recommendation.]

05 Budget / Benefits / Insurance (Mila)

IDDeliverableOwnerDeadlineStatusUpdate
T1Health insurance Gloria + children (FBTO Basis) — moved to §07 Health (row H6)MovedRev 6 (7 May 2026): re-classified to Health workstream — see H6.
T1-PieterPieter's own NL zorgverzekering — selection (separate from spouse + children's FBTO Basis)Pieter (Mila advice)wk 25–30 JulOpenAdded 7 May 2026 (rev 6). Mila cross-flag for selection advice (Basis vs Aanvullend, eigen risico, premie). Trigger: BSN Pieter post-BRP. Henner cancellation (T11) tied to this activation, not to spouse's FBTO.
T2Box 3 deemed return ↔ KOT toetsingsinkomen?Sander20 May 2026OpenLoad-bearing for KOT %. Awaiting Sander's analysis.
T3Gloria ZZP income to unlock IACK thresholdSanderend May 2026OpenThreshold €6,239; weighed against DGA-salary alignment. Awaiting Sander.
T4Kinderbijslag SVB — checkpointPieterend Sep 2026Not started
T5-toddlerKOT application — toddler (Mijn Toeslagen, DigiD Pieter)Pieter (Mila advice)≤30 Sep 2026Not started30-day window post toddler start (1 Sep). Pre-condition: BSN Pieter+Gloria → KvK Gloria → daycare contract toddler.
T5-babyKOT application — baby (Mijn Toeslagen, DigiD Pieter)Pieter (Mila advice)≤30 Jan 2027Not started30-day window post baby start (1 Jan 2027). Pre-condition: BSN Pieter+Gloria → KvK Gloria → daycare contract baby.
T6Toetsingsinkomen 2026 forecast at KOTPieterat T5-toddler / T5-babyNot started
T7Inboedel + opstal + AVP + travel + legal-aid quotesDaan1 Jul 2026Not started
T8Energy + water + internet quotes LeidenDaan1 Jul 2026Not started
T9Gemeentelijke belastingen + wasteDaanpost-BRPNot started
T10Verify KOT jaarbeschikking 2026PieterOct/Nov 2026Not started
T11Cancel Henner international health insurance (post NL-zorg activation)Pieter (Mila advice)within 4 wk of Pieter's NL zorg activeNot startedTrigger: Pieter's own NL zorgverzekering active (T1-Pieter) — separate from spouse + children's FBTO Basis (H6). Avoid double-coverage gap. [OPEN — for Mila: optimal overlap-window NL zorg ↔ Henner cancellation; brief overlap as safety vs premium-saving — recommend.]

06 Car / Mobility (Rens)

IDDeliverableOwnerDeadlineStatusUpdate
A1Car selection + purchase NL (~€22K secondhand)Rens (advice) + Pieterpost-arrivalNot started
A2Driving-licence conversion Gloria HK → NL — HK is not an RDW aangewezen land, so route is CBR Gezondheidsverklaring (€46.90) + theory + practical exam + gemeente Leiden issuance (€53.65). 185-day post-BRP deadline applies to driving on the HK licence.Daan + Gloria≤185d post-BRPNot startedCBR route confirmed: Gezondheidsverklaring (€46.90) + theory exam + practical exam + gemeente issuance (€53.65). 185-day rule applies for driving on HK licence. Q11 closed 7 May 2026: spouse does not hold an Alberta/Québec licence — no bypass route.
A2-OPENConfirm spouse's HK licence + check for Alberta/Québec licenceClosedClosed 7 May 2026 (rev 6). Answer: no AB/QC licence held. CBR exam route stands.
A3Parking permit Leidenn/aDone / N-ARemoved 7 May 2026 — not needed (own driveway / no permit zone). Confirmed by Pieter.
A4Car insurance Gloria + Pieter (WA / WA+ / Casco selection & admin)Mila (advice) + Daan (admin)day of first drive in NL (statutory)Not startedAdded 7 May 2026. [OPEN — for Mila: WA / WA+ / Casco recommendation based on car choice + risk profile.] Depends on A1 (car acquisition).

07 Health: huisarts, tandarts, JGZ (Lior)

IDDeliverableOwnerDeadlineStatusUpdate
H1Huisarts registration whole familyDaan4 wk post-BRPNot started
H2Tandarts registration whole familyDaan8 wk post-BRPNot started
H3JGZ ZHN consultatiebureau (vaccinations)Daandirect post-BRPNot startedTime-critical: vaccination schedule must not break.
H4Kraamzorg transition babyDaandirect post-BRPNot started
H5Eye-health follow-up Pieter — first appointment LUMCPieter (Lior advice)first consult Q3 2026 (target)In-progressLUMC contacted; awaiting scheduling response. Pre-arrival HK records to be handed over. [OPEN — for Lior: LUMC corneal-pathology referral pack — what should Pieter bring from HK (records, scans, Rx)? Pre-consult vragenlijst.]
H6Zorgverzekering spouse + children (FBTO Basis) — activate within 4-month windowPieter (Mila advice)active by day of BSN issuance (~25 Jul 2026)In-progressSelected: FBTO Basis. Activation triggered by BSN issuance post-BRP. Pre-existing condition: contract details to be finalised once BSN available. Moved from §05 Insurance/Mila to §07 Health (rev 6, 7 May 2026). Dependencies: B4 (BSN spouse + children post-BRP).

08 Kitchen setup (Kai)

IDDeliverableOwnerDeadlineStatusUpdate
C1Container arrival → kitchen unpacking sequenceDaanat deliveryNot started
C2White goods + appliances top-upPieterAug–Oct 2026Not started

09 Gloria admin

IDDeliverableOwnerDeadlineStatusUpdate
G1Book KvK appointment Leiden (ZZP)Gloriawk 28 Jul – 7 AugNot started
G2Banking (bunq / Revolut / non-EU flow)Daan + Gloriapost-BSNNot started
G3SIM-only mobile subscriptionDaan + Gloriapost-BSNNot started
G4Track naturalisation statusGloriaongoingIn-progressSubmitted Jan 2026; decision earliest Jul 2026.
G5DUO inburgeringscursus (Scenario B)GloriaQ4 2026Not started
G6Administration for spouse's HK company ownership — disclosure for Box 2/3 NL post-immigrationGloria (Sander advice)clean documentation by 20 Jul 2026 + ongoing reportingNot startedHK ownership disclosure for Box 2/3 NL post-immigration. Stake + corporate paperwork to be confirmed. [OPEN — for Sander: Box 2 substantial-interest threshold check, Box 3 reporting, immigration step-up implications, treaty positions HK-NL.] [OPEN — for Pieter: confirm % stake + corporate role + bank/audit requirements HK.]

10 School / KDV

IDDeliverableOwnerDeadlineStatusUpdate
K1Daycare shortlist Leiden — ≥3 LRK centresPieter15 May 2026DoneConfirmed — toddler starts Sep 2026; baby starts Jan 2027 at LRK centre(s) Leiden.
K1aDaycare contract — toddler (countersign + LRK number)Pieter≤1 Aug 2026In-progressStart date confirmed: 1 Sep 2026.
K1bDaycare contract — baby (countersign + LRK number)Pieter≤15 Nov 2026Not startedStart date confirmed: 1 Jan 2027.
K2Waitlist registrations in paralleln/aClosedSuperseded by K1 — placement secured directly.
K3Daycare contract + LRK number documentedn/aSupersededReplaced by per-child rows K1a (toddler) and K1b (baby).
K4Primary-school pre-research toddlerPieterQ4 2026Not started
K5Primary-school waitlist sign-up Leiden — Sint-Josephschool (RK, Oppenheimstraat) + Haanstraschool (openbaar)Pieter (+ Gloria co-sign)≤30 Jun 2026Not startedTwo schools targeted. Toddler sign-up before child turns 4 (basisschool start age 4 ~ Nov 2027). No blocking dependency.
§ 05

Open decisions and questions

#ToQuestionTracker row
Q1PieterConfirm Gloria's naturalisation route + exact Jan 2026 submission date.N1
Q2PieterIND helpdesk: is the Dec-2025 Canadian long-form birth cert still acceptable at submission Jul/Oct?N4
Q3PieterChoose IND submission date: ~25 Jul / ~25 Aug / ~10 Oct. Tax team recommends ~10 Oct.N3
Q4PieterBV formation status notary (target was 15 Apr) + confirm engagement belastingadviseur.F1, F2
Q5Closed (rev 4): daycare confirmed at LRK Leiden — toddler 1 Sep 2026, baby 1 Jan 2027.K1
Q6Sander (tax)Does Box 3 deemed return count toward KOT toetsingsinkomen? Load-bearing for KOT %.T2
Q7Sander (tax)Gloria ZZP income level needed to unlock IACK threshold.T3
Q8PieterSVB peildatum kinderbijslag — Q3 2026 or Q4? (checkpoint end Sep)T4
Q9Larry → RensCar selection post-arrival — activate later in Q3.A1
Q10Larry → MilaCar insurance recommendation (WA / WA+ / Casco) once Rens delivers car shortlist.A4
Q11Closed 7 May 2026. Answered: No — spouse does not hold an Alberta/Québec licence. CBR exam route stands.A2
Q12PieterRe-test BRP-appointment slots gemeente Leiden ~21 May 2026 and book ASAP.B1
Q13Sander (tax)Crypto + Crisp transfers into BV — optimal sequencing vs 20 Jul fiscale residency-shift; Box 2 step-up implications.F-crypto, F-Crisp
Q14Sander (tax)BV-friendly trading platforms (DeGiro Zakelijk, Saxo Bank Pro, etc.) — concrete recommendation for opening a trading account in BV name.F-trading
Q15Mila (budget)Henner cancellation timing vs NL zorgverzekering activation — recommend overlap-window (premium-saving vs gap-safety).T11
Q16Lior (health)LUMC corneal-pathology referral pack: what should Pieter bring from HK (records, scans, Rx)? Pre-consult vragenlijst.H5
Q17Sander (tax)Spouse's HK company stake — Box 2 substantial-interest threshold check, Box 3 reporting, immigration step-up implications, HK-NL treaty positions.G6
Q18PieterConfirm value-mix of accompanied-baggage items HK→AMS (20 Jul) — clothing+laptops vs high-value electronics/jewellery/art — determines Track 1 (broker, ~EUR 200–500) vs Track 2 (red-channel self-declare, free).L7
Q19Mila (budget)Accompanied-baggage transit insurance HK→AMS — does current Henner travel-cover extend to high-value items in checked luggage, or is a separate rider needed?L7
Q20Sander (tax)Box 3 step-up + high-value item disclosure on immigration date 20 Jul — should accompanied-baggage inventory double as Box 3 declared-asset reference list?L7
§ 06

Decisions due (Pieter)

DecisionDeadlineDefault recommendation
Confirm naturalisation route + date → Scenario A vs B15 May 2026Answer required
Daycare contract countersigned — toddler (start 1 Sep 2026)1 Aug 2026Confirmed at LRK Leiden — sign on time
Daycare contract countersigned — baby (start 1 Jan 2027)15 Nov 2026Confirmed at LRK Leiden — sign on time
IND submission date30 Jun 2026~10 Oct 2026 (Sander)
Lock DGA salary level for first 6 months15 Jun 2026€60K/yr (€5,000 gross/month)
Have wealth statement prepared15 Jul 2026Yes, ~€500–1,500
Engagement belastingadviseurnowEngage — on critical path
Primary-school sign-up toddler (Sint-Joseph + Haanstra Leiden)30 Jun 2026Sign up both — waitlist insurance
Re-test + book BRP appointment slots~21 May 2026Retry; then book ASAP
Cancel Henner after NL zorg activewithin 4 wk of T1Cancel with brief overlap (Mila to advise)
Douane-expediteur for accompanied baggage HK→AMS — Track 1 (broker) vs Track 2 (red-channel self-declare)22 Jun 2026Track 1 if accompanied-bag value > ~EUR 5k or any item > EUR 1.5k; else Track 2
§ 07

The program team

The relocation is coordinated cross-domain. Daan is program manager and owner of this tracker. Domain experts deliver input via the central orchestrator (Larry); Daan folds their deliverables into this single canonical view.

Daan
Relocation Program Manager — tracker owner, BRP/BSN, moving logistics, Gloria admin, school/KDV coordination
Sander
Tax & Financial Planning — BV structure, DGA salary, IND income criterion, share transfer
Mila
Personal Finance — KOT, kinderbijslag, toetsingsinkomen, insurance choice
Rens
Car & Mobility — car selection, RDW, parking (post-arrival)
Lior
Health & Lifestyle — medical advice, eye-health track (Daan handles the registrations)
Kai
Kitchen Advisor — kitchen setup at container arrival
Immigration utility
One-off vreemdelingenrecht — residence-permit stappenplan
Larry
Chief of Staff — coordinates between team and owner
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Next update

Weekly rollup every Friday through end of October 2026 (next: Friday 15 May). After that, first-Friday-of-the-month through Q1 2027. Event-driven updates within 24 hours of a new domain-agent deliverable.

§ 08

Glossary — Dutch terms used in this dashboard

This dashboard keeps Dutch terms in Dutch where they are the official names of agencies, taxes, benefits, or legal concepts. The table below explains each one and why it matters for this relocation.

TermEnglish explanationWhat it does for you
AntecedentenverklaringBackground-conduct declaration (IND form 7601)Required signed declaration in Gloria's IND application
AVPAansprakelijkheidsverzekering Particulieren — personal liability insuranceStandard Dutch household coverage for accidental damage to others
BelastingadviseurDutch tax adviserEngaged to set up DGA payroll, employer's statement, wealth statement
BeëdigingOath-taking ceremony at municipalityFinal step of naturalisation if Plan A activates
Box 3Tax category for taxable wealth (savings + investments)Pieter's ~€1M private wealth taxed under deemed-return regime
BPMBelasting van Personenauto's en Motorrijwielen — vehicle registration taxOne-off tax when a car is first registered in NL
BRPBasisregistratie Personen — Dutch population registerFirst post-arrival action; unlocks BSN, DigiD, all benefits
BSNBurgerservicenummer — Dutch citizen service numberPersonal ID number; required for everything administrative
BSOBuitenschoolse opvang — out-of-school careRelevant when toddler enters groep 1
BVBesloten vennootschap — Dutch private limited companyHolding + Werkmaatschappij being formed for Pieter's business
CBRCentraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen — driving-test authorityHandles licence conversion + medical declaration (Eigen Verklaring)
DGADirecteur-grootaandeelhouder — director-major-shareholderPieter's role in his own BV; subject to gebruikelijk-loon rule
DigiDDutch government online IDLogs into all government portals incl. Mijn Toeslagen, IND
DUODienst Uitvoering Onderwijs — education executive agencyRuns the inburgeringscursus
EigenwoningOwner-occupied homeTax category covering mortgage interest deduction
Eigen VerklaringCBR health-declaration form (Gezondheidsverklaring — €46.90 in 2026)Mandatory step in Gloria's HK→NL licence conversion
Gebruikelijk loon"Customary salary" rule for DGAsForces minimum salary level for owner-directors
GemeenteMunicipality (here: gemeente Leiden)Handles BRP, BSN, marriage extracts, parking permits
Groep 1First year of Dutch primary school (age 4)Toddler enters around late 2027
HoldingHolding company (BV form)Will hold Pieter's 15% Six Degrees stake + future shares
HuisartsGeneral practitionerFamily registers post-BRP; gateway to all NL healthcare
IACKInkomensafhankelijke Combinatiekorting — income-dependent combination tax creditTax break of up to €2,950 for working parents; needs Gloria's ZZP income above threshold
InburgeringCivic integrationMandatory course/exam for non-EU residence-permit holders
InboedelContents insuranceCovers household belongings
INDImmigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst — Immigration and Naturalisation ServiceDecides on residence permits and naturalisation
ISL / DIPSInternational schools in the Leiden regionPre-research for toddler's primary-school placement
JaarbeschikkingAnnual benefit decision letterKOT issues one to confirm full-year amount
JGZJeugdgezondheidszorg — youth healthcare serviceRuns consultatiebureau (well-baby clinic) for both children
KinderbijslagUniversal child benefit (paid by SVB)~€263–375 per child per quarter
KDVKinderdagverblijf — childcare centreWhere toddler/baby goes during the working day
KOTKinderopvangtoeslag — childcare benefitReimburses up to 96% of LRK childcare costs based on income
KraamzorgPostnatal maternity careContinuity of postpartum care for baby in NL
KvKKamer van Koophandel — Dutch Chamber of CommerceWhere Gloria registers her ZZP business
LRKLandelijk Register Kinderopvang — national childcare registerDaycare must be LRK-registered for KOT to apply
Mijn Toeslagen"My Benefits" portal at BelastingdienstDigiD-gated portal where KOT, kinderbijslag, etc. are managed
MRBMotorrijtuigenbelasting — road taxQuarterly tax owed once a car is registered
NotarisCivil-law notaryRequired to pass deeds for BV formation + share transfers
OpstalBuilding insuranceCovers structural damage to the house
PeildatumReference (cut-off) dateSVB uses peildatum to determine which quarter pays kinderbijslag first
RDWRijksdienst voor het Wegverkeer — vehicle authorityHandles vehicle registration, APK, ownership transfers
RWNRijkswet op het Nederlanderschap — Dutch nationality actGoverns naturalisation routes (e.g. art. 8 §4)
SVBSociale Verzekeringsbank — social security agencyPays kinderbijslag and AOW pension
TandartsDentistFamily registers within ~8 weeks of BRP
ToetsingsinkomenAssessment income (Belastingdienst)Determines KOT %, IACK eligibility, etc.
Verhuisboedel-vrijstellingHousehold-goods customs exemption (EU Reg. 1186/2009 art. 3-12)Avoids VAT/import duties on personal effects when permanently relocating from outside the EU — applies to both the sea-freight container (L3) and accompanied baggage (L7)
Douane-expediteurCustoms broker / customs agent — licensed to file declarations in Douane's systemRequired entity to file a verhuisboedel-vrijstelling declaration; private individuals cannot directly file via DMS
Rode doorgangRed channel ("Goods to declare" exit at airport arrivals)Self-declare physical path at AMS arrivals; officer reviews inventory + document pack
VolmachtPower of attorney / authorisation formUsed by a broker to file on Pieter's behalf during transit
AEOAuthorised Economic Operator — EU customs trusted-trader statusBroker-reliability indicator; not load-bearing for a one-off private filing
VreemdelingenrechtDutch immigration lawBody of law governing IND processes
WerkgeversverklaringEmployer's statement (IND template)Werkmaatschappij signs on Pieter's behalf at IND submission
WerkmaatschappijOperating company (BV)Invoices Six Degrees €144K/yr; pays Pieter DGA salary
WOZWaardering Onroerende Zaken — official property valuationUsed for municipal taxes + Box 1 own-home calculation
ZZPZelfstandige zonder personeel — solo self-employedGloria's planned status post-arrival