"5 out of 5 for international pension consultancy. I received outstanding service all round when I contacted Expat Pension Holland with a complex pension-related issue resulting from my history of employment and residence in several different countries. From the first email, the response was prompt, clear, professional and helpful.
Patrick is highly experienced in this field and was patient as well as strategic in helping me to navigate the complexities of the Netherlands tax system. Thanks to his advice and actions, I will be able to avoid double taxation involving tens of thousands of Euros on my pension payout. The fee was entirely reasonable for the level of assistance given.
Beyond his expert knowledge, I especially appreciated Patrick's kindness and subtle sense of humour during our video discussion and the regular updates he sent by email while we were waiting for correspondence from the tax department. Highly recommended."
"5 out of 5 for international pension consultancy. Working with Patrick has been a great experience. I am very happy to recommend EPH services."
"It took me a while to find a reliable and responsive agency to answer some of my rather complicated questions regarding inheritance and tax issues. After less than satisfactory tries at two other Dutch agencies, I was delighted to find Expat Pension Holland. Right from the start Patrick and Emma both displayed a rare combination of openness, professionalism, efficiency and expertise. I was especially impressed by Patrick's good cheer during an extended email exchange concerning successive fine points that arose for me as afterthoughts beyond my initial questions, after the already great initial advice that he had provided."
"Patrick has provided me with excellent service and advice on how to structure my finances post-retirement when I plan to relocate from Australia to the Netherlands. He was thorough and prompt, and responded to all my questions with care and patience. He is clearly very knowledgeable and experienced in this complex area, which has instilled confidence in me that my financial arrangements are in good hands! I will definitely continue to make use of his services in future."
"Good advice and service - Patrick was helpful in providing clarity and guidance to simplify & optimize our retirement planning (through the lens of international careers). Thank you!"
"Patrick provided invaluable guidance for our estate planning. His expertise, personalized approach, and exceptional communication made the process smooth and reassuring. Thanks to his help, we are now confident in our estate planning strategy. Very highly recommended!"
"Tremendous service from first point of contact throughout all communication. I have been trying to find a company to assist me, as a UK citizen, to finalise all administration to initiate my Dutch pension. Expat Pension led by Patrick and ably supported by Emma have been exceptional. I thoroughly recommend them."
"Very professional, thorough, clear and to the point. Super glad of their work!!"
"Having worked across many countries and companies has resulted in a multitude of pension plans which was becoming overwhelming for me to ensure they were all invested and consolidated in the best possible way. Patrick and Emma have been absolutely fantastic to work with to ensure a proper overview. Their detailed advice has been to my benefit and their service minded approach is top notch. I highly reccomend their services to anyone who has a very international career and wants to reduce complexity around multiple pension claims."
"Patrick Donders at EPH demonstrates the highest quality of services a client could ask for. Beyond having very quick response times, the company invests a lot of time in executing cases in a very professional manner- analyzing situations meticulously; ensuring strong communication throughout the process (e.g. following-up with specific and detailed updates accordingly so the client is always kept in the loop). I really appreciate their "pristine" way of doing things overall; and the fact that they can solve your case(s) in both an ethical, and cost-effective manner."
"Superb service. Considered, impartial, honest and accurate with great attention to detail. Patrick clearly lays out the options and empowers you to take the decisions."
"Patrick is a tremendous professional! He helped me get my pension situation in order last autumn and I am so very grateful. My schedule made it hard for me to send Patrick the information he needed; and he patiently sent reminders and then offered to come to my home and gather the information/fill out the profile together! He connected with my US-financial advisor in order to get the clearest pictures of my finances and made really smart recommendations. Then, when my employer said the "retroactive contributions" we were seeking were not possible, Patrick arranged a call with the HR team to explain how it was possible and that he'd already consulted with the private pension firm how to do it...the end result is that my Dutch retirement plan is in fine shape and Patrick was tireless and brilliant in making it happen! Forever grateful for your persistence and patience!"
"I am happy with the service provided by Patrick which was professional and diligent. I especially appreciated the ability to follow up by phone and email to clarify points and close out loose ends.
I would use the service again and would recommend it to colleagues."
"When setting up a legal entity for RHI Magnesita in The Netherlands, we needed an external provider to support us with international executive pension relocation and compensation. For this matter we engaged with Patrick Donders of Expat Pension Holland.
During this intensive project, we have got to know Patrick as an accurate and knowledgeable advisor who was able to address all interests of both the company and the executives in an objective and fair manner. The project has been finalized in a successful manner in view of both the company and the executives.
Therefore we can recommend Patrick for international corporate pension consultancy."
"Patrick was able to resolve some challenging issues on my behalf. His experience, sound advice and energy ultimately saved me a lot of money and I am extremely grateful. I would have no hesitation in recommending him. Many thanks Patrick!"
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. Patrick Donders provided really excellent service. He was clear and efficient in his communication. His analysis and advice regarding my international pension was to the point, comprehensive and thorough. Overall I am very pleased and believe this was money well spent for professional advice."
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy: Competent, neutral and timely advice."
"Recommended through a friend. Fast processing, sensible and pragmatic advice and excellent after-sales."
"I highly recommend Patrick. He is extremely helpful, very knowledgeable in his field and an excellent communicator. If you are looking for assistance with managing your international pension portfolio Patrick will certainly be able to offer valuable assistance."
"Extremely professional yet personal approach. Very impressive with high degree of knowledge in the complex world of pensions as well as taxation implications. Very highly recommended!"
"Patricks' review of our pensions, in 3 different continents, was very thorough. Very impressed with his professionalism and knowledge. He provided detailed insight of where we are now, as well as recommendations moving forward to ensure we maximise our investments. He provides an exceptional service. We look forward to continuing to work with Patrick and can highly recommend his services."
"I just completed my initial engagement with Patrick and received a thorough assessment of my current investments and future financial plans with helpful next steps to consider as a US expat in Amsterdam.
I truly appreciated his warmth and responsiveness, not to mention his patience with my busy schedule.
Patrick clearly values long-term relationships with his clients and I'll look forward to working with him in the years to come!"
"Patrick's advice has enormously helped me getting some clarity about my pension situation, as I have moved a lot in the recent past and have a pension history spread across four countries. He offers a perspective which is focused on the sole interest of his clients, which helps focusing on costs and tax planning."
"It was a great experience and eyeopener to work with Patrick on our pensions. Patrick provided great insights on the connections between tax and pension systems across multiple countries. It was an eyeopener to experience the tax benefits associated with pension investments. Patrick also highlighted the value of switching between pensions for the hope of better returns in the future. Following his detailed action plan for my wife and me, we have clarity on how we can maximize our pensions across three countries. Apart of his professional financial, pension and tax expertise really appreciated his friendly attitude and flexible service. Looking forward to continuing working with Patrick."
"I would like to make a both a personal and professional recommendation for Patrick Donders' services. Patrick has not only given me valuable advice, but has helped so much through each step of the way in arranging all my pensions within the Netherlands, and overseas in The UK and Spain. His attention to detail and ability to keep me continuously informed has been outstanding. He is a true professional, hard working and a very nice person to deal with. I can not speak highly enough of him personaly, and of his skills and services. Therefore, I would highly recommend Patrick to any individual or company if they have any type of pension requirements."
"Patrick provided a thorough and detailed review of my UK and Dutch pensions. His advice was clear and simple, and he was always on hand to answer follow up questions and talk me through things that I didn't understand. He was patient, friendly and had a ready sense of humor, which made the whole experience of working with him positive and enjoyable. Would highly recommend! "
"Expat Pension Holland, or in particular Patrick Donders came recommended to me through my tax advisor. This recommendation did not disappoint and the help I received from EPH exceeded my expectations. I am glad to have contacted EPH with my relatively complicated pension situation. Not only was the service I received professional and efficient, Patrick has helped avoid a potentially costly and negative situation.
Patrick is a passionate, knowledgable professional which is reflected by the excellent customer service and quality of work delivered. I highly recommend working with EPH to anyone with a pension situation that requires careful consideration or just a simple check-up."
"We were referred to Patrick Donders of Expat Pension Holland for help with planning our financial future in the context of an upcoming relocation to the Netherlands. As academics, we have been fortunate to work in a number of international locations — so our pension situation is complex — but our income is relatively modest compared to the stereotypical international corporate executive. Patrick was sympathetic to our situation and provided a comprehensive report and advice for a fair price. He was a pleasure to work with, with clear communication throughout."
"5 out of 5 for personal service and efficient communication."
"As an American who is accustomed to a customer focused culture, the level of attention and customer service Patrick gives cannot be rivaled here in The Netherlands. He is extremely quick, detailed, clear, and friendly! His help has put my wife and I at ease, allowing us to focus on other aspects of settling abroad. Dank U wel Patrick and team!"
"Patrick and his firm have been exceptional... We've been working together for the past three months.
He took the time to walk me through the NL Tax & Customs Administration processes and has worked closely with me to assure I understood each step in the process, each NL form required and he even reached out to my NL Insurance/Annuity company on my behalf. He's very knowledgeable, a perfectionist, provided me with tremendous value, given me peace of mind and he's earned my trust
I would recommend Patrick and Expat Pension Holland to anyone who needs help navigating the NL Tax, Pension and Annuity process."
"Patrick is a highly dedicated professional with a very personal approach to his clients. I was impressed by his immediate respond to my needs and the time he spent giving me a crash course in the world of investments and private pensions, of which I had absolutely no previous knowledge. As an expat, moving to different countries, I am in constant need of advice on such issues from trusted sources. And Patrick is indeed the person to trust."
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Recommendations 2024
"I highly recommend this service for expats needing to navigate international pension and tax laws.
Professional, detailed advice and support has given us the peace of mind to proceed with confidence."Carla Schoeman / Head of Category Management-Home Draught at Beerwulf.com / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. Both Emma and Patrick have been quick in helping me and relieving some stress where necessary .... very efficient service, thank you!"
Sophie Richard / Asset Manager Europe and UK at M&L Hospitality / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. Excellent advisor and highly recommendable."
Tomoko Todani / International Expat Facilitator / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy."
Dor Cohen / Architect / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. The service was great. Patrick and the team were really supportive and helpful in setting up and understanding the private pension. It made it easy and accessible."
Sally Eshun / Legal professional / The Netherlands / 2024
" 5 out of 5 for international pension consultancy. I faced some specific pension issues due to my move from The Netherlands to the US. Patrick has been very sharp, proactive, and communicative in solving my specific pension issue. Doing my pension transfer quickly before I move was very important so he worked very fast, and even proactively called my previous pension provider to make sure they worked quickly too."
Luke O'Keeffe / IT Specialist / Amsterdam / 2024
"Fast and professional consultancy. I'm not not in expert for investment at all, but Patrick's expert explanations give me the confidence to start saving efficiently for my pension. Thanks!"
Sophie Siekmann / Global communications director at CliQ Digital / Amsterdam / 2024
"5 out of 5 for international pension consultancy."
Sam Harris / Senior manager at Exyte / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 out of 5 for international pension consultancy. Expat Pension Holland provide very high quality services, the advice I have received will benefit me greatly, in the short and long term. If you are in need of pension/financial guidance, I recommend to consult EPH."
Mathew Williams / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. Patrick is always available and very informative. The best part of the service for me, is that the advice is not biased, but based on your needs as a client. I learnt so much about different risk profiles and pension plans, I do not feel anxious anymore and feel I can make the right choices for my future. :) "
Maya Hilton / Professional at Unsworth & Associates B.V. / Amsterdam / 2024
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. Great service and assistance!"
Paollla Cordeiro / QA Lead at PatchManager BV / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 out of 5 for international pension consultancy. Great advice and I now have a very clear plan despite expat pensions being a complex area."
George Tarrett / Finance Director at Bunzl Continental Europe / Amsterdam / 2024
"As an Ex-Pat I appreciated the clear and comprehensive advice which was provided."
David Lawson / Operations Manager At Univar Solutions / Rotterdam / 2024
"Excellent service! Patrick is a very experienced person, he was very accurate and detailed in his explanations and made it very easy for me to understand the pension system and what was best for my very personal situation (dealing with pensions in different countries). I was very happy with the consultation we had and also with the report he sent afterwards which included the main discussion points, his suggestions for my next steps with my pension and key aspects to keep in mind for my future."
Gabriela Tapia Phd. / Bio Marker Lead at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine / The Netherlands / 2024
"I was glad to have Patrick as my advisor. His more than 20 over years of experience and not only that, he goes down to your level when he talks to you. Thats the stars i give him. After the meeting, i felt the tons of weight that was on my shoulder been released. I am assured. And I see my direction. Thanks Patrick."
Megan Lee / The Netherlands / 2024
"Good advice on pensions, investments, retirement planning with a perspective of low-costs & taxation optimization."
Rajat Bhasin / Senior Strategic Customer Success Manager at Miro / The Netherlands / 2024
"I'm really satisfied with the service provided. With a 1-hour call I could clarify the way forward for my pension. Also, now I have a better understanding of how the pension system works."
Silvio Da Col / System Integration Engineer at Volvo International / Shanghai China / 2024
"I have only good things to say about Expat Pension Holland. Efficient and very responsive!"
Duncan Rennie / Managing Director at Unsworth & Associates B.V. / The Netherlands / 2024
"I'm very happy with EPH's services. I've contacted them to help build a strategy for retirement as well as investments and they delivered a memorandum with a great overview of my current pension, how it will look like in the future, as well as investment recommendations. The memorandum had detailed suggestions of portfolio/funds I could chose from depending on some brokers they recommended. Now I feel more confident to make choices regarding my financial strategy."
Bárbara Simão / Professional at Miro / Amsterdam / 2024
"5 out of 5 for pension and investment consultancy."
Margie Skeen / Project Director at Fluor / The Netherlands / 2024
"Patrick and Emma were very helpful in setting up my NL pension plan. They made sure all my questions were answered and offered detailed and thorough advice. I highly recommend their services."
Cailin Neal / Marketing Manager at Shopify / Amsterdam / 2024
"5 out of 5 for international pension consultancy."
Jerry Yen-Ju Su / Data Professional / The Netherlands / 2024
"Very professional service, independent advice without partnerships with banks/brokers, which is very important for me. The price is also reasonable. They explained everything in detail and tailored the advice to my specific circumstances. Definitely recommended!"
Alex Kosior / Programmer at PwC / Amsterdam / 2024
"I had a productive consultation with Patrick, discussing my financial landscape, including investments and pensions. His expertise was evident, offering me valuable tips and clear guidance. However, due to the 40-minute limit on their free Zoom account, we had to switch between two calls, which was a bit disruptive. Given the consultation’s cost, upgrading to a paid Zoom account would smooth out this hiccup. Despite this, I highly recommend their services for top-notch financial advice."
Savino Bizzoca / Software Specialist / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 out of 5 for international pension consultancy."
Suneal Rao / Data Specialist at Heineken / Amsterdam / 2024
"5 out of 5 for pension and investment consultancy. Helpful and detailed advice."
Megan Brown / Advisory Director at Effective Giving / Amsterdam / 2024
"I talked to Patrick and he quickly identified my situation and shared advice in my best interest. Very happy with the service :) "
Vishnu Priya / IT Specialist at ABN AMRO / The Netherlands / 2024
"Very responsive and friendly. Patrick explained everything very clearly so that I can confident in making my decision how to invest."
Colleen Fehr / Manager at Booking.Com / Amsterdam / 2024
"5 out of 5 for international pension and investment consultancy."
Arlene McGorry / Manager at Merck / 2024
"I thank Patrick and his team for the way they dealt with my 401K questions. The process was transparent and pleasant, and the quality of the resulting advice exceeded my expectations. Thank you again!"
Dr. Rene de Wijk / Senior Scientist at University Wageningen / Wageningen / 2024
“Excellent, rapid service. Expat Pension Holland took care of everything quickly and professionally when I needed to set up a personal pension on a tight deadline. If you're an expat in the Netherlands and need a pension, start here.”
Rose Toomey / Software Engineer / Amsterdam / 2024
"This service provided a rapid response which clarified everything I asked, and was even more thorough than my questions required. Very happy with the help received and conveyed promptly."
Emma Persson / Innovation and Technology Research Fellow at UNICRI / Den Haag / 2024
"Excellent, reliable service.... End result was exactly as detailed in the offer. Timely execution of tasks. Great contact with representatives of Expat Pension Holland (no language issues)."
Scott Russell / Retired Nike Executive / Nevada USA / 2024
" 5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. As a new expat navigating the complexities of pension planning in the Netherlands, I reached out to Expat Pension Holland for guidance on my UK pension and how best to integrate it with my Dutch pension pot. From the very beginning, the team’s support has been exceptional.
Emma has been prompt and efficient in her responses, always providing clear, detailed documentation that has made a potentially confusing process much easier to understand. Her attentiveness and quick communication have been invaluable, especially for someone new to the Dutch system.
Patrick brings a wealth of expertise and offers a high level of professionalism in his consultations. His insights have been instrumental in helping me understand the nuances of managing pensions across both the UK and the Netherlands. He took the time to explain all available options, ensuring I felt fully informed and confident in making the right decisions for my future.
I highly recommend Expat Pension Holland to anyone seeking clarity, professionalism, and personalized guidance in managing international pensions. Their expertise and commitment to clients are clear in every interaction."Lia Pirlea / Global Service Strategy Manager at BCD / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. I was very happy with the consult. It definitely helped me to better understand the opportunities around pension management. Very professional and exhaustive."
Alessandra Duci / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. I recommend Expact Pension Holland if you need clarity on your pension options and learn more about the different (tax) implications of the pension pillars. Emma and Patrick have been very helpful. Email communication was fast and clear. Patrick resolved all my questions and gave tips on how to optimize my taxes. I also felt the analysis of pension brokers was unbiased and recommendations were based on my needs."
Borja Diez / Head of Lead Logistics & Solutions @ PSA BDP / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 out of 5 for pension plan consultancy"
Andrea Marletta / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 our of 5 for pension consultancy. Excellent service from beginning to end. I contacted them with no knowledge of pensions, and a lot of unknowns about the added complications of being a zzp'er and an expat. Patrick took the time to explain everything in a video call and give tailored advice to my situation. Now I feel like an expert, well informed and well prepared to make confident choices about my retirement - it's never too early, just do it!"
Pip Williamson / Animator/ The Netherlands / 2024
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. Really great service!"
Evangelos T. / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 out of 5 for international pension consultancy. I have no hesitation in recommending Expat Pension Holland. I have been putting off "sorting out" (whatever I thought that meant) my various pensions accumulated over the years, both here and in the UK, workplace and private, for quite some time. The memorandum was detailed, yet easy to read and understand, and I now feel like I have an action plan in place which will both reduce administration and on-going costs until I retire, but will also provide the most efficient payout of my pension in time. Patrick and his team are approachable and available, their communication is thorough and timely, and the information gathering process was organised and not too onerous. And I thought the fee was very reasonable. Thank you, Patrick!"
Elspeth Dickinson / DIrector at Centrica International BV / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 our of 5 for pension consultancy. Very good service. They were very quick to respond when I needed them to and provided really good service. Very approachable team and easy to work with."
David Yates / The Netherlands / 2024'
"Setting up a private pension in a foreign land is daunting, but Emma and Patrick provided excellent service and walk you through step by step. Communication is fast and clear and the costs of setting it up very reasonable. Would fully recommend."
Mark Young / The Netherlands / 2024
"I am really pleased with the service of EPH. The personalised Memorandum is a really clear and great document to refer to.
Patrick took time to answer all my questions."
Claire Morelli / The Netherlands / 2024
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. Great service, answered all my questions and gave solid advice. They were happy to answer my follow up queries. Recommended"
Ross Wilson / The UK / 2024
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. Patrick worked very quickly to help calculate extra pension payments for previous years. This involved contacting the pension fund itself. Everything was explained to me very clearly and he was easy to contact when I had extra questions. I spoke to Patrick in the morning and had the required report within the same day. Highly recommended."
Jacqueline Janssen / The Netherlands / 2024
'4 out of 5 for pension and investment consultancy. The initial report was not good enough in the first read but
Patrick answered all my questions patiently and thoroughly that made overall results valuable.'Hasan Gharehhasan Loo / The Netherlands / 2024
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Recommendations 2023
"The exact advice I needed at extremely short notice, and immediate implementation of the choice I made. By "short notice", I mean one business afternoon from first Zoom call to setup of private pension plan. Patrick and Emma were fully engaged with my situation and determined to help me with the best solution immediately. I was impressed and very grateful."
Sandy Topzand / Freelance Professional / The Netherlands / 2023
"I have recently opened my pension fund through Expat Pension Holland, and so far, I can only say positive things about them. At all times, they have been available and responded to my emails in just a few minutes. After contracting their services, they sent me a memorandum within a day with funds that best suited my profile, simultaneously addressing all the doubts I could have regarding opening a pension fund in the Netherlands with the perspective of moving or retiring in another country. Furthermore, they have consistently shown interest in maximizing tax deductions, making me feel secure and confident in receiving the best attention now and in the future regarding my pension fund."
Alejandro Alonso / Software Engineer / Amsterdam / 2023
"Excellent service. Information very clear, they respond all the question and answer emails very quickly. Even zoom calls to answer deeper questions. Totally recommended."
Pablo Montoya / Director at Poseidon Diving Services / The Netherlands / 2023
"Quick, thorough and responsive. Highly recommended 👍"
Glyn Morgan / International Consultant / Den Haag / 2023
"Very very happy with the service. I am new to pensions and the financial world in general. Expat Pension Holland were very clear with all the information and welcomed any question I had. Emails were also replied very fast, which is so handy when you want to move things along quickly."
Callum McHugh / Professional Designer / Amsterdam / 2023
"Patrick and Emma have been extremely helpful in the set up of my Dutch pension plan. Patrick has a wealth of knowledge and could answer all of my questions with ease. We went through a number of options and were able to identify the best choice for me. They were also very responsive and easy to contact. Highly recommended!"
Dan Murphy Phd. / Research Scientist at Nanomedicine / Amsterdam / 2023
"I'm self-employed. I was looking for advice on annuity pensions and tax benefits. Patrick was knowledgeable, proactive and energetic. Most importantly, he was objective. He painted a balanced picture of benefits and disadvantages for my context. Actually, his advice was to think about it, and I will. But I know that when I make my decision I will come back to Patrick at EPH. The advice was free, and I learned more from a 15 min phone call than hours of internet browsing. Recommended."
Nathan Portlock / Entrepreneur / The Netherlands / 2023
"5 out of 5 for Pension Consultancy."
Matthew Crestani / Graphic Designer / The Netherlands / 2023
"Excellent service! I turned to Expat Pension Holland for financial planning advice as a freelance consultant. Patrick clearly worked to support my best financial interests and provided clear but comprehensive advice."
Jenni Sawyer / Freelance Consultant / Amsterdam / 2023
"Patrick and Emma are quite helpful and extremely responsive to their clients. It is a pleasure to work with them and get the information/help required."
Sandeep Agarwal / VP & Country Head Benelux at Tech Mahindra / 2023
"5 out of 5 for international pension consultancy."
Peter Brook / VP Product Engineering at Ikea / 2023
"Very pleased with the service and information provided by Patrick. He also gave some good tips and took out some of the donkey work I was dreading doing myself. Highly recommend."
Sarah Muirhead / The Netherlands / 2023
"Arranging a dutch private pension plan was a difficult subject for me. I really appreciate the straight forward advice and help provided by Patrick. I recommend Expat Pension Holland 100%."
"Arranging a dutch private pension plan was a difficult subject for me. I really appreciate the straight forward advice and help provided by Patrick. I recommend Expat Pension Holland 100%."
Ana Molina / Software Tester at Gerimedica B.V. / Almere/ 2023
"Please, extend my gratitud to Mr. Donders and the impecable, efficacy, professionalism and speed with which he helped me today in one the most stressful parts and decision regarding my husband inheritance. I did every step by step as he told me, all good. I wish all the best for the whole Expat Pension Holland team, it was a pleasure."
Alexandra Feo / Amsterdam / 2023
"Excellent service and advice. Very customer oriented and tailored to my needs and questions. Thanks a lot!"
Mercedes Alonso / Accountant / Muiden / 2023
"5 out of 5 for international pension consultancy. Great service, highly recommended!"
Filippo Galassini / Italy / 2023
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy."
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy."
Rhijn Vermeulen / South Africa / 2023
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. Patrick is an incredibly knowledgeable, patient and thorough adviser. He makes you feel at ease and guides you confidently throughout the process."
Geraldine Persand / Global HR Director / Adaptive Business Group Ltd. / Haarlem / 2023
"Good, straightforward service."
Dick Mooijman / VP Strategic Planning at Sonos / Hilversum / 2023
"I'm new to the Netherlands and had no clue about how to contribute to a pension fund as an contractor, so I wanted to know what my options were. I had a consultation with Expat Pension Holland and was very happy with how professional and honest Patrick was. We went over my situation, and he clearly explained step-by-step what my options were-- even advising me against signing up for a private pension at this moment in time because it didn't seem to fit my situation. He provided sound financial advice, and even followed up with some recommendations for other resources. Highly recommend!"
Sandra Wing / Contracter / The Netherlands / 2023
"A great service with friendly and helpful staff at a reasonable price. I left things to the last minute and ended up in a panic. They pulled out all the stops and sorted everything out within the time limits I had. The service they offer is very professional. It doesn't end when you pay the invoice. If any follow up action is needed they are on to it. I highly recommend them to sort out all your pension needs."
Denis Walker / Retired Professional / Den Haag / 2023
"Thank you for your extensive advice. It has provided a better understanding of our situation and we will act accordingly. If there are any question in the future, we will gladly contact your firm again as we have perceived contact with your firm as very professional and pleasant."
Jurgen de Ruijter/ CEO at INU / Zagreb / 2023
"They are very helpful when it comes to private pension. I really appreciated their patience and also they were available for any questions. They made me feel confident with my choice of pension. Really recommended!"
Lucy Cosenza / Researcher at Access To Nutriction Initiative / Rotterdam / 2023
"Very good service. Patrick answered all questions and made pension stuff look easy. Recommended to anyone who is looking for advisor who explains in detail and answers all questions."
Deepak Shenoy / Owner at The Cloud Trekkers BV / Amsterdam / 2023
"Very professional service. After years of struggle to find a pension by myself I finally got a great pension plan thanks to Expat Pension Holland. Emma and Patrick were very helpful and responsive. I totally recommend their services."
Sabela Pena Garca / Editor at Gracenote / Amsterdam / 2023
"5 of out 5 for international pension consultancy."
Eri Pontikopoulou / Co Founder UOOU studio / Amsterdam / 2023
"Excellent service, really quick and very efficient. I would highly recommend this company for pension advice, especially if you are an expat living in the Netherlands."
Emma Crossley / Professional at R.U.G. / Groningen / 2023
"I have worked with this company as I had many questions on how pensions work in the Netherlands and I found it very enlightening."
Jenny Kottari / Director QA at Backbase / Amsterdam / 2023
"Targeted advice on a pressing question. Good service for which thanks!"
Michael Bakker / Owner at Versatile Marine / Australia / 2023
"5 out of 5 for Pension Consultancy."
Richard Williams / Global Security Manager at Res2 iPort DCS / Utrecht / 2023
"I knew nothing about pensions in the Netherlands before contacting Patrick and his team, and now a couple of weeks later they have set me up with a scheme that suits me perfectly and which I feel I understand thoroughly. Excellent advice, very smooth sailing for me. Can't recommend highly enough!"
Avalon Nuovo / Illustrator / Amsterdam / 2023
"5 out of 5 for Pension Consultancy."
Simon Carroll / Project Engineer at Wacker Biotech B.V. / Amsterdam / 2023
"5 out of 5 for Pension Consultancy."
Pedro Teles / Automation Engineer / Itoh Denki Europe BV / Amsterdam / 2023
"5 out of 5 for Pension Consultancy. Great customer service! The team is resourceful, swift to respond and kind while doing so."
Kristina Dukich/Media Monks/Amsterdam/2023
"Excellent service - you get exactly what you pay for: Patrick is extremely knowledgeable, considers all factors and ensures you get the best possible Pension advice and helps you through the set up process with the vendors, answering all questions about your unique situation."
Daniyal Ahmad / Amsterdam / 2023
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Recommendations 2022
"I had a good experience with Patrick at Expat Pension Holland. He quickly understood what I wanted for my financial goals and was **exceedingly** responsive, answering my emails and questions at all hours of the night. He's pricey but not a waste of time by any means."
Albert Carter/Engineering Manager at Parcellab/Nijmegen/2022
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. Would recommend. Great communication, answered all my questions and were prompt to answer."
Amy Kennelly / Senior Technical Product Manager at Gracenote / Amsterdam / 2022
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. Fast response with valuable information."
Herman Heijkoop/The Netherlands/ 2022
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. Fast and super helpful!"
Anthony Lin/The Netherlands/ 2022
"I appreciate their professional and personal approach. They are extremely knowledgeable and provided the valuable insight and advice that I needed. I would highly recommend them."
Simon Clark / Retired Executive / The Netherlands / 2022
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy. High recommended service, quick reply and clear information."
Pedro Rodrigo Goncalves/Portugal/2022
"Can only say positive things about Patrick and EPH! Genuinely friendly service and a very quick response time. Patrick provided in depth information, analysis + recommendations regarding pension planning in my specific circumstances, and I very much appreciate that he left the 'door open' for any future questions which may arise."
Jessica Shinnick/ Advisor & intercultural trainer at Hogeschool Rotterdam/2022
"Patrick has been very helpful and supportive! Made things very easy and understandable even for somebody that doesn't have too much financial knowledge. totally recommended!"
Francesca Ludovico / HR at DE&I / Amsterdam / 2022
"A big thank you. You gave a very thorough review. We appreciated your advice and you have given me lots to think about!"
Abigail Thomson / Senior Consultant at FMO / Den Haag / 2022
"Very good service and experience with Patrick! Strongly advise!"
Victor Martin-Viratel / International Trader at Interfood / 2022
"Overall, I had a good experience with the service provided. I had many questions, and they were swiftly and patiently answered."
Monica Hernandez Chavez/Amsterdam/2022
"Professional, reliable and fast service. They have a great knowledge and provide clear explanation and guidance in pension arrangements."
Goran Antonijevic / Sales Director Marine at Sonance & James / Amsterdam/ 2022
"I am happy with the first consultation provided and intend to continue cooperation in the near future."
Yulia Khlebnikova / Online Marketeer/ 2022
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy."
Persephone Protouli / Therapist / Den Haag / 2022
"I reached out to EPH for advice on my current pension schema, and the provided information and advice was excellent. Totally recommendable.
Im now thinking on getting the investment advice from them too."Santiago Machado/ Senior Engineer at Booking / Amsterdam/ 2022
"Very satisfied with the services of Expat Pension Holland. Patrick guided me through the process and was patient with my questions. He was super responsive to emails. Thank you Patrick and your team for your support getting a pension plan sorted for me!"
Heather Houlihan/ Associate Editorial Director at Health Interactions/ 2022
"Great and pro active help in setting up my pension. I would use Patrick again in the future!"
Paul Overeijnder / Strategic Accounts Manager at RWL / 2022
"5 out of 5 for Pension Consultancy"
Kevin Quinn / Finance Director at RWL Advanced Solutions LTD / Ireland / 2022
"This is the second time we went to Patrick for advice and it was again super helpful, thorough and targeted to our situation. We also appreciated that Patrick leaves the door open for follow-up questions as they arise."
Lara Fergus / Co Director Human Rights Advocate / 2022
"5 out of 5 for pension consultancy."
Jaimee Nichols/ Supervisor at KPMG / 2022
"4 out of 5 for international pension and tax consultancy"
Andrew Pike/Amsterdam/2022
"Very clear advice, Provided all possible options, Very quick response time, On going support"
Adam Bailey/The Netherlands/2022
"Patrick offered initial guidance some time ago and was so helpful that I asked him to formally assist with setting up my annuities over the last couple of months. I've been very impressed by his speed of communication and expertise and have no hesitation recommending his service."
Neil Munro / UK / 2022
"Patrick Donders and his team are excellent professionals. He has explained with total clarity the insights of the Pension plan selected by our Company, and he has given us excellent advice on the best options for us. We are pleased to continue working together in the future. Totally recommendable."
Elena Herranz Rubio/Finance Manager at AIHR BV/ Rotterdam/2022
"I have reached out to the Expat Pension Holland to get help in deciding on my pension plan. I have received a great service. Patrick is very communicative, clear regarding his own planning and very good at meeting the agreed deadlines. He answered all my questions and helped in understanding my personal situation. Of course I'll be able to see the outcome of my decisions only in 4 decades, but I have no doubts I would recommend the EPH service."
Karolina Kmiecik / Program Manager at Nike / Amsterdam / 2022
"5 out of 5 for pension and investment consultancy."
Katie O'Callaghan/Contracter/Amsterdam/2022
"Reliable, fast service. They answered all my questions and I was able to get to a solution."
Alexander Franklin / Director Strategy & Operations at the Procurement Leaders / Amsterdam / 2022
"Very professional, attention to details and knowledgeable, I recommend the services of Patrick to everyone! Having all the information in English is a huge plus for any expat."
Mirko Mastrelli / Solution Engineer at Lunit / 2022
"Patrick helped me with questions I had about the pension proposal attached to a new job offer - quickly, thoroughly and always politely. He went out of his way to respond at short notice and didn't close the project until all the issues were resolved."
Lara Fergus / Co Director Human Rights Advocate / 2022
"5 out of 5 for Pension Consultancy"
Adis Dizdaric/ Technical Sales Manager/ Itoh Denki Europe/2022
"We received excellent service from EPH, Patrick is really easy to work with and very efficient!"
Stuart Allan/ Branch Manager/ Itoh Denki Europe/2022
"Expat Pension Holland provided fast and reliable advice to help me optimize my pension."
Alex Bakir/Amsterdam/2022
"5 our of 5 for quick replies and a knowledgeable professional! Would recommend!"
Ion Diaconu / Financial Controler at PPF Group / 2022
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Recommendations 2021
"5 our of 5. Extremely friendly and personable. Listens well and meets your needs, especially for Americans. Quick as well."
Kate Van Asselt / Amersfoort / 2021
"5 out of 5 for perfect service. Thank you for your efforts and care."
Seyyed Mohammad Miri / Den Bosch / 2021
"The service I received from EPH was swift, helpful and responsive. My queries were given full attention and my extended questions were welcome. The customer care I received put my mind at ease in making an important decision, EPH made an extra effort to ensure that I had feedback in good time. I would certainly recommend EPH."
E. K. / UK / 2021
"Patrick was incredibly helpful and efficient in supporting me with gaining oversight into my pension status. Having lived in multiple countries I was concerned it would be a complex process but he handled it with such ease. I highly recommend their services!"
Debbie Vesey/Community Manager at THNK School of Creative Leadership/2021
"5 out of 5 for quick response times and excellent service!"
Steve Campbell/The Netherlands/2021
"5 out of 5. Amazingly fast and precise service. Totally recommend."
Edoardo Polito/ Italy/2021
"Thank you, you have been very helpful!"
Ian Hagon/Vice President of European Operations at Omicron Media, Inc./2021
"5 out of 5. Patrick was accommodating and responsive to any questions that I had about my pension plan. I would recommend him to any expat that needs pension advice."
Andreana Symeonidou/ Senior Business Analyst at Humanyze/2021
"5 out of 5 for personal service and patient with explaining complex subjects. Gives clear insights and valuable advice about options and how to approach decision making. Absolutely recommend."
Kathy Van de Laar/Owner at Early Bridge/Amsterdam/2021
"Great efficient service from Patrick! He was very quick to respond to an urgent request and went out of his way to get the required information. He also explained the outcome very clearly and all communication was in English - which makes it much easier for an expat!"
Jo-Anne Mc Alister/Group Reporting Analyst at Vivo Energy/Amstelveen/2021
"Patrick was able to answer my questions and give to the point and pertinent advice very quickly. It is a real blessing to find a professional of such merit. If others are looking for a subject matter expert on pensions in the Netherlands then I would happily recommend Patrick to them."
Jonathan Chapman/The Netherlands/2021
"5 out of 5. I found them willing to assist and engaging with issues and suggestions."
Phillip Saraceni/Perth Australia/2021
"Prompt to respond, EPH deliver a personal experience with great knowledge and eye for detail. I hardly have any financial background and Patrick personally takes the time to explain content as well as process without ever losing client focus. Highly recommended, wether you are an expat or Dutch native."
Lennart Daniel Arends/IT Manager at Eneco/The Netherlands/2021
"5 our of 5 for very quick and clear advices!"
Vincent Strak/PHD Candidate at VU/Amsterdam/2021
"I received excellent advice and very timely service. The depth of knowledge was very impressive. I could never have managed this on my own."
Gerard McSloy/B'hamshire UK/2021
"Expert pension advice to suit all types of situations."
Nick Seruwagi/HR Lead at Work Enthusiast/The Netherlands/2021
"Great and prompt service from Patrick and his team. 5 out of 5."
Olivier Moron/Specialist Payments Strategy at Worldplay B.V. /2021
"As a newcomer to the Netherlands with little knowledge on Dutch pensions, I reached out to EPH for advice. Patrick took the time to answer my questions and provided me with some really solid advice, and all at no cost! I highly recommend EPH, and will definitely use his services in future. Thanks again Patrick!"
Carla Pereira / Entrepreneur / The Netherlands / 2021
"5 out of 5 for very good service."
Vaidas Ramelis/ Offshore Wind Turbine Engineering Project Manager at Siemens/2021
"Patrick is extremely helpful and very patient with people like me who are not familiar with the Dutch pension system. He always explains things clearly and in detail, and carries out services and delivers documentation of high quality and fast. Highly recommended."
Thomas Makryniotis Phd/Entrepreneur/ Utrecht/2021
"Patrick was very professional, responsive and thorough. He gave what I believe to be solid advice, across quite a mix of pensions and countries!"
Danny Edwards/Senior Manager/Clinton Health Access Initiative/Amsterdam/2021
"5 out of 5 for UK and international pension and tax consultancy."
Anthony Graham/The Netherlands/2021
"Patrick, at Expat Pension Holland, is very professional and has a lot of knowledge in his field. He is always willing to answer questions and we feel grateful for having him support us in our journey towards pension age. His services are an investment in itself."
Karen Schneider/Entrepreneur/Haarlem/2021
"Very knowledgable and incredibly friendly. Patrick consistently takes time to answer all of our questions and quickly gave my wife and I helpful tips to ensure that we are getting the most of our pensions. I highly recommend you to use Expat Pension Holland if you are at all struggling with your pension."
Dr. Daniel Timbrell/Data Scientist Risk and Pricing at ING/2021
"Patrick is very knowledgeable and answers to all questions in detail with patience. We definitely will recommend Patrick to anyone that wants to set up a pension plan in Netherlands."
Kalender Con Soypak/Owner at Pera SCS Management Consultancy BV/Amstelveen/2021
"I feel I was very lucky to be introduced to Patrick Donders and EPH. Patrick very quickly got to the bottom of the situation, described the risks and benefits and put together a clear plan of action at an excellent price. Price, quality, service, I feel that with EPH I got all, at once.I am very grateful and truly understand why EPH is so highly recommended."
Sander Bastiaan/Project Engineer/ Damen Shipyard/2021
"Patrick was always quick to reply to my messages, usually in a few hours, no longer than a day. His messages were clear and to the point. During the first contact, Patrick tries to understand what are your needs and can then provide you with an explanatory letter on what options provided by Expat Pension Holland are most suitable for you. Overall, a quick and precise service."
Wesley Shann/Capelle aan den IJssel/2021
"Patrick is a diligent and very professional pensions manager who certainly seems to know his stuff. I feel that I am at the beginning of a long journey here, correcting the actions of other pension fund managers, I hope that Patrick will be able to help with this."
David Chapman/Amstelveen/2021
"I could not recommend Patrick from Expat Pension Holland more - he is incredibly passionate about Pensions and provided excellent advice in a very short period of time. I also felt that he took the time to really understand my personal situation and made recommendations above and beyond what we discussed. I'm very glad I found him and look forward to working with him again in the future."
Keeley Ball/Owner at Ademspace/Amstelveen/2021
"I made two inquiries about the pension at Expat Pension Holland. These were both dealt promptly and clearly. Patrick Donders stands out for providing clear advice. I have had very pleasant experience communicating with people at this business. A big THANK YOU!"
Ghulam Hayder/Head of business Exellence/Certis Europe/Amsterdam/2021
"Thank you Expat Pension Holland for your swift and accurate support for me to be able to receive my Dutch occupational pension claims. Living in Canada, good to have such a Dutch advisor!"
Marianne Mac Millams/Canada/2021
"I lived and in The Netherlands for a few years in the early 1990s and am nearing retirement so I thought I would establish if I am eligible to any accrued Dutch state pension. Knowing of no experts in this field I googled my requirements and saw Expat Pension Holland so I contacted them. I could not be happier with the outcome, Patrick was very professional and helpful and his knowledge and expertise guided me through the process. I would not hesitate to recommend Expat Pension Holland to any Expat wishing to manage a Dutch pension."
David Collier/UK/2021
"5 star pension consultancy."
Alizera Shardi/Engineer/Marseille France/2021
"I recently employed Patrick's services to help set up a personal pension scheme. I found Patrick to be very knowledgeable and the process was simple and easy to follow."
Deboray Seymour/Director Communications/Canso Air Traffic Management/Amsterdam/2021
"Patrick Donders provides a first class service. His expert advice and the work undertaken was precise, measured and swift. I will be using his after-care service and can thoroughly recommend him."
Steve Walsh/Owner at Interaction Trainers/Aalsmeer/2021
"Comprehensive review, easy to follow and understand advice, and Patrick responded on all my questions and promptly. Would recommend."
Erik Rowbotham/Change Consultant at Synechron Business Consultants B.V./Amsterdam/2021
"Expat Pension Holland – particularly Patrick – is excellent. I received tailored, support advice, which was explained very clearly, and so quickly. Their response rate was incredibly quick and supportive. I cannot recommend enough – especially if you have international interests."
Sharna Jackson/Author & Writer/Rotterdam/2021
"Five star pension consultancy."
Will Almond/Specialist at Uber/Amsterdam/2021
"Patrick Donders of Expat Pension Holland has assisted our company with installing the best Dutch corporate pension plan. Which assistence was welcome due to all Dutch legal, tax and corporate issues. As Patrick was pro-active, very thorough and provided excellent service, we can recommend his services!"
Sonja Zimmermann-Hoffner/Head of Human Resources at Bihl+Wiedemann/Mannheim, Germany/2021
"Prompt and knowledgeable service. Would certainly use again and recommend."
Paul James/ Retired English Professional/Amsterdam/2021
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Recommendations 2020
"From the first contact with Patrick it was clear his desire to really help and provide useful and thorough information about how pension schemes work in the Netherlands, and which ones he'd recommend. Patrick took the time to understand my needs and came up with a very helpful memorandum tailored to my situation. Also, he is really engaged and responsive to emails and completes the services requested timely. I highly recommend Patrick's services!"
Aurora Meneses da Silva/ Counseler/Amsterdam/2020
"Excellent service, with rapid feedback in a clear report that gave full consideration of my personal situation after having retired abroad."
Mister Hans Petri/Retired Pharma Industry Senior Executive/Heerlen/2020
"Patrick has provided an excellent service. During the effectuation of my pensions, there were several unexpected issues that came up. Patrick handled them carefully and when required patiently. Regarding certain aspects, that turned out to be a financial life saver. Thus I can recommend Patrick and Expat Pension Holland without any hesitation!"
Frank Holt/Retired Manager/UK/2020
"Patrick Donders is extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!"
Claudia Gatti/Technical Support Engineer at Snowflake/2020
"Many thanks for your patience, excellent efforts and aftercare!"
Seyyed Miri MD PHD/Nedmedica/2020
"Patrick has helped to optimize my pension tax benefits. I have also seen his expert tax knowledge first-hand, where he pointed out a taxation problem with my QROPS. I could have continued unknowingly towards retirement, but thanks to Patrick for providing an insight into the double taxation treaty and making me more aware. I have enjoyed exchanging ideas with Patrick. He has integrity and works in a professional manner. Patrick has a good eye for detail, and he is protective of his clients. I see my relationship with Patrick as long term. We will be in contact again. Clients looking for a pension adviser need look no further. I highly recommend Patrick. Thank you, Patrick!"
Richard Hoquee/ Senior IT Project Specialist/2020
"Patrick was very friendly and willing to answer my key questions about my pension transfer even in our first phone call (without charge!). He followed up with detailed information that helps me to navigate my situation as an expat moving within the EU. His knowledge and expertise save me tons of time researching by myself (which I probably wouldn't be able to figure out anyway). Highly recommend his service!"
Pisitta Vongswasdi/Phd. Scholer at Otto Beisheim School of Management/Berlin/2020
"Spoke with Patrick yesterday, never met him before. Very clear advice and direction given, none asked for just the potential of working together in the future.. You don't get that often."
David Allen/Nike Europe/UK/2020
"I contacted Patrick at Expat Pension Holland as I was getting confused with the various pensions I had both back in the UK and here in NL.
He was very thorough in his responses, and when questioned further he never failed to explain everything in the simplest terms when asked to do so.
Finance and investments are not a strong point of mine, so he helped me feel very secure and informed about what my options are in the future.
I recommend Expat Pension Holland very highly! Thank you Patrick."Becky Tomas/Professional Care Provision/2020
“I would like to thank Patrick Donders from Expat Pension Holland for the quick feedback, quality advice and integrity. You are indeed focused on providing maximum value for your client!”
Marc Perathoner/Director Commodity Risk Management at FrieslandCampina/2020
"Had such a pleasant chat with Patrick, who helped me greatly with my questions regarding my pension plan. He explains in detail and simple language the best practices for setting up a pension plan. Great service and truly recommend connecting with Patrick in case anyone has doubts when it comes to pension and general finances."
Karla Vincheva/Project Manager in Amsterdam/2020
"Patrick is very professional and knowledgable. Very kind service with a willingness to explain the procedures thouroughly. Good advice and smooth service!"
Aneta Kantarowska/HR Advisor at Dell Technologies/2020
"Patrick provided quality advice for dealing with pension matters when switching countries."
Kaveh Razavi/ Assistant Professor at ETH Zürich University/Zürich/2020
"Because of previous employment in The UK, I had international pension related questions. The advice and service Patrick provided was welcome and of a good level. If I might need advice in the future, I will gladly turn to Patrick again and I can recommend his services."
Anton Hunsucker/Banking Supervisor at DNB/2020
"In the past I have worked in Holland for the Accor Group, which resulted in Dutch pension claims. Due to all details, I requested assistence of Expat Pension Holland regarding the pay-out. Patrick provided good solutions for my issues and on short notice. The tax related assistence was also very welcome. The overall service and highly correct communications are of a level that is rare today!"
Richard Launay/ Retired Hotel Manager/ Paris/2020
"As a small organization with 6 staff members from 5 different countries, we weren't sure where to start when it came to pensions in the Netherlands. Through a two hour session with our team, Patrick gave us a clear overview of the Dutch pension system and our options for corporate and individual pensions.
Patrick is super responsive and clearly an expert in the field. We really appreciated his unbiased advice and his willingness - and ability! - to answer all of our questions, no matter how basic. I'd definitely recommend his services!"
Kristin Colenbrander/ Business Development Analyst at Laterite B.V. / 2020
"The instant information you provided about my pension and tax planning is highly appreciated. Your service level is exceptional and highly recommended!"
Hakan Yamanyar/Lead Software Engineer at Alselsan/Turkey/2020
"Thank you for your extensive work and careful advice how to best treat our overseas pension claims. The call that followed the Pension Memorandum was very valuable!"
M. Teperek/Data Coordinator at TU Delft/2020
"Thank you so much for your advice and fine service regarding my Dutch pensions pay-out and how to minimize my overall tax exposure!"
Sue Agrink/ Virginia USA/2020
“As an expat in the Netherlands, I had difficulty with understanding Dutch labour law, deserved pension benefits and so forth. I turned to Patrick for consulting service with my struggling situation. Patrick understands expats related Dutch labour law regulations and pension rights very well. He provided very good ideas and satisfying solutions to my pension right claim.”
Dr. Xiangwei Liu/ Chief Scientist at Repa Conveyor Equipment BV/2020
"I really enjoyed our conversation and I appreciate your transparency and professionalism. The pension advice was good and I'm glad we moved forward with that!"
Caio Tozzini, Group Product Manager at Booking.Com /2020
"As a young and expat in the Netherlands, I was always lost on what could I do that could benefit me. I received some very valuable information and tips from Patrick. Thank you for your honest feedback!"
Nelsy Dubras/Epson Europe BV/Paris/2020
"In the course of 2019 Patrick helped me deal with a pensions matter I had been avoiding for years. I work for a company in a different country, and my tax and pension situation therefore crosses borders. For a long time I had felt trapped by how difficult it seemed, but Patrick deals with cases like this all the time. He knew what options were available to me, and with his clear explanations he helped me understand my position so that we could deal with it together.
Patrick worked diligently with me and my company to explore our preferred option. When circumstances changed such that this was no longer available, Patrick immediately had an alternative to hand. I now have a pension plan in place that helps me take optimal advantage of my tax allowances. Patrick's solid expertise and friendly approach took the fear out of the issue, and let me feel in control of this aspect of my finances again. I intend to keep using his services for many years to come!"
Martin Sutherland / Principal Software Engineer at FanDuel / 2020
“You have been very helpful. Thank you so much for all your information, fast answers and assistence!”
Katherine Sloggett/International Business Manager/ FlexDex Surgical/2020
"I've found these services on I Am Expat and was pleasantly surprised. Patrick is very professional and responsive so all my questions were answered and solved in no time. Thank you so much!"
Anastasiya Kozhemyakina/ Central Trade Monitor/Tower Research Capital Europe/2020
"Patrick was very helpful at each stage of our interaction with his business and services. His professional and approachable manner made it a seamless process for those new to investing, like ourselves, and his advice was clear and easy to understand. The service is tailored to your individual needs. I can highly recommend Patrick for anyone who is living and working abroad!"
L.M. & A.S./British & Australian Expat Couple/2020
"Thank you so much for your expert advice about the feasibility of an international transfer of pension capital from Holland to my Superannuation in Australia. It is rare these days to have a consultant who is advising you not to pay fees to his company as it would be a waist of money. You focus indeed on quality!"
Andrew Sloan/Australia/2020
"Thank you for your help in resolving my pensions in the Netherlands. Your research and advice has been clear, concise and quick to allow me to claim my pensions from abroad. Well done!"
James Lumsden/IT Specialist Morgan Stanley/UK/2020
“Thank you for the very detailed and thorough collective pension consultancy services you have provided during the selection and implementation of our new plan. Also appreciated is your proposal to as a service come back one month after the employee presentation in order to address all questions employees might have!”
Panos Sarlanis/Co-Founder at IamExpat Media/2020
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Recommendations 2019
"Patrick has been really helpful, providing genuine advice for someone who is new to the country and inexperienced with pensions in general! Totally recommend!"
Christina Diffley/2019
"Patrick was so genuinely helpful and took the time to listen to my financial situation and help with holistic and functional advice. Highly highly recommended. Thanks again Patrick!"
Jo Hawkes/2019
"Thank you for your careful advice regarding how to restructure my pension investments. I appreciate the swift service and also that as I already was client, your service was gladly offered as aftercare without any charges."
Mrs. Döppenbecker, Entrepeneur/2019
"Thank you very much for your assistance regarding my international double taxation issues. Your help is very much appreciated."
Robert McLennan, UK/2019
"I would like to thank you very much for the memorandum and all the work you did for us. It's really great to have such an overview of our pension contributions/claims and a projection of how much we may receive when we retire. It is also great to get advice on what to do regarding some of the pension funds and on what to think about when investing our savings. It has provided us a lot of food for thought already. I am particularly grateful for the advice regarding my UK Pension Claims and Funds."
Dr. Maria Cruz, Research Data Manager at VU / Dr. Erik Rijkhorst, Medical Physicist at AvL / 2019
"Thanks for everything you've helped me with. I have recently received my corporate pension without deduction of tax. So my primary purpose has been achieved for which I am very grateful and am advertising your services to younger ex-pat colleagues from the UK as they approach retirement. I am completely satisfied with your response to my main issue and will confirm any request in this respect."
Dr. David Canham, UK/2019
“I found you to be a diligent, knowledgeable and understanding consultant. You put me at ease without making me feel patronised and you presented complicated topics in an easy to understand way. I really appreciate all your hard work. Thank you again!”
Beulah Devaney, Web Specialist, Catawiki, 2019
"Due to the very professional approach, valuable insights, amazing service and fast implementation, I can recommend Expat Pension Holland!"
Pavel Zalevskiy, Entrepreneur, 2019
"I'm very pleased with the service delivered by Patrick Donders in the selection and implementation of my Dutch Pension Fund. He was able to find the right solution for my particular case and implemented everything flawlessly and smoothly."
Joao Bispo, VP Sales EMEA at Aptar Group, France/2019
"Patrick took the burden of pension choice, that would be extremely difficult to figure out alone. His knowledge in the local tax system and pension investment options gave me an excellent solution with minimal effort. Highly recommended."
Panagiotis Nikolopoulos, Consultant at Quanticboost/2019
"Patrick is definitely an expert in his domaine and dedicated to provide an exhaustive overview and relevant recommendations. Professional, efficient and reactive, you can be sure to receive a proposal adjusted at best to your situation. I cannot recommend him highly enough."
Stéphanie Magnan, Head of Marketing, Media Distillery/ 2019
"I have been very happy with the service provided by Patrick Donders from Expat Pension Holland. From start to finish, he has been very easy to communicate with, and answers all questions quickly and comprehensively. The service was excellent-- I got exactly what I needed, and he made sure everything was completed in a very satisfactory manner. On top of the professionalism, Patrick was a delight to deal with. I highly recommend him."
Sarah Burton, Senior Project Leader at Greenpeace International/ 2019
"Patrick is very persistent. Because of his persistence, he managed to get the responses from one of my European pension funds after multiple correspondences over several weeks. That wasn't easy and I am impressed he managed it!"
Li-Yang Wang, Global HR Specialist at Delta Electronics EMEA/2019
"As an ex Expat now living back in the UK after 25 years working in Europe, with a number of pension pots tied up in Holland, I was given the runaround by most Dutch Financial Institutions and Advisors for nearly 2 years. It was Five to Midnight with still no solution. Luckily I found Patrick at Expat Pension Holland. What a relief! Professional, friendly and no fuss, he knew exactly what to do and did it fast. He helped me arrange everything and beyond the call of duty too. It's my great pleasure to recommend Patrick, whatever the requirements."
Stephen Sutherland, Retired International Creative Director, UK/2019
"The Expat Pension Holland advice is very much based on the facts presented and not on personal feelings or assumptions. It is very clear and readable with not too much technical jargon. The advice was given in good time and without due delay."
Christopher Swan, Laboratory Coordinator Oil Gas Sulphur at Shell, Kazachstan/2019
“It was a pleasure to work with Expat Pension Holland on the implementation of the new Corporate Pension Plan as you always communicate quickly and clearly!”
Elodie Tranvouez, Group International Mobility Manager at Aptar Group, France/2019
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Recommendations 2018
"Having already worked in 3 countries other than my home country before 30 years old I was pretty much lost with what was gonna happen with my pension for the next 40 years. I did not want to wait the last minute but was not versed at all on pension matters. I thus decided to trust Patrick to put all my pensions in order across Europe and get me some understanding of what I could expect and what are my options. I am very statisfied as I can now say that I understand the basics and feel able and comfortable taking the decisions based on his advises. It is always clear and detailed, objective and based on my profile. I much appreciate working with Patrick and hope to carry on having him as my advisor across my international career."
Clémence Grillon/Supply Chain Manager at Eriks-SHV/2018
'When I needed an advisor to optimize my pension planning and Wealth Management, Patrick was recommended by a friend. Patrick has provided excellent advice in a professional manner and at a regular rate. He delivered in time and provided clear advice and conclusions. Furthermore we appreciated that after some time he contacted us on his own initiative to see if there were any questions. Therefore it is our pleasure to recommend Patrick!'
Prof. G.J. Kaspers MD, Director Maxima Hospital/2018
'Patrick was extremelly helpful and efficient in reviewing my pension plan and coming with a clear proposal for improvements. He also evaluated several investment options and helped me to select the most appropriated funds. The interaction with Patrick is always very good; he always provides clear and quick feedback to all questions.'
Kellen Fae, Head of Biomarkers, The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies/2018
'Every expat knows how complicated international pension planning can be. I was very lucky to find in Patrick a knowledgeable and consummate professional who advocated on my behalf with the Belastingdienst and the plan provider to deliver exactly what he said he could deliver.
While it did take some time to organize, Patrick was there the entire way, with exhaustive attention to detail and faultless communication. Overall, Patrick provided a very valuable and cost-effective service. I heartily recommend Patrick and Expat Pension Holland.'Todd Wilkinson, Entrepreneur, USA/2018
'I am extremely impressed with Patrick's professionalism and kind, friendly and personal service. Patrick truly is a scholar and a gentleman. I will always recommend Patrick's services to anyone that may require them. Many thanks!!'
Eugene Bascerano, International IT Consultant/2018
'As a foreign national with pension questions in the Netherlands, I'm pleased to recommend Patrick Donders for any pension issues. Patrick is professional, knowledgeable and leaves no stone unturned in researching/advising on pension matters. Patrick will not only help specifically answer a client's questions, but will also point out additional concerns to ensure the greatest protection for his clients and he does so using clear, concise English. I highly recommend Patrick.'
Guy La Salle, Manager Nike/USA / 2018
'I was very pleased with Patrick's services. He is highly professional and dedicated to providing a workable solution. He took the time to understand the particularities of my case and delivered a clear and concise course of action.'
P.B., Global Assurance, European Space Agency/2018
'Thank you very much for your advice. Your service is excellent!'
Voldemars Belakovs, Scientist/Latvia/2018
'I am really grateful for Patrick Donders' skills and dedication to providing high quality service. Patrick has provided exceptional service, has always given the best possible advice and gone above and beyond my expectations to give me everything I need in terms of pension plan and following through to completion in a way that I have never experienced before. He is a Star.'
Bernard Andrews, Manchester/UK/2018
'I expected pension advice and got much more. Patrick really gave me clarity on my relatively complex pension situation (well complex to me!). Patrick was good to work with and I now feel reassured about my situation where before I felt in the dark. I would not hesitate to recommend Patrick to others in a similar situation.'
Ivon Corcoran, Director WE Fashion Europe BV/2018