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Supporting Your Ukraine-Related Operations Key Legal Factors B.V. provides specialized legal services for Dutch and European organizations engaged with Ukraine — whether through humanitarian aid, defense cooperation, trade, or refugee integration. Our team combines deep expertise in Dutch law (Burgerlijk Wetboek, Algemene wet bestuursrecht) with practical knowledge of Ukrainian legal systems. Services for Municipalities (Gemeenten) Dutch municipalities face complex legal chal

As a Ukrainian under temporary protection, you have the right to work in the Netherlands. Here is how employment works, your rights, and what to watch out for.

Complete guide to obtaining your BSN (burgerservicenummer) in the Netherlands. Required for work, healthcare, and banking.

The EU Council has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until 4 March 2027. Overview of your rights and obligations in the Netherlands.

Since the beginning of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Netherlands has provided temporary protection to thousands of Ukrainian refugees in accordance with the Tijdelijke wet opvang ontheemden Oekraïne (Temporary Law on the Reception of Displaced Persons from Ukraine). This protection includes access to municipal shelters (opvang), financial assistance (leefgeld), and other social services. However, to ensure fairness and encourage integration, the Dutch g

Author: Denys Keshkentiy. 5 December 2025. In recent years, Dutch society has witnessed intense debates about migration, especially since the arrival of more than 135,000 Ukrainian refugees from 2022 onward. Some politicians, particularly from right-wing parties such as Geert Wilders’ PVV, have systematically promoted narratives about the “excessive burden” that these newcomers allegedly place on the economy and society. Wilders, for example, has claimed: “Ukrainians are comi