Munich, Germany’s 3rd largest city, is also one of the country’s most popular places not just among tourists but also expats. Situated in Germany’s south-east, Munich is the capital of the Bavarian state. Known for its historic value and famous beers, the city is now home to many foreign expats. It has a healthy economy […]
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Kingpin’s Guide to Living and Working in Paris
LIFE IN THE BUSTLING CAPITAL Paris is the third most visited city in the world with 70 million tourists visiting the city each year. And according to OECD France is number 1 in Europe and second in the world for life quality but what are the must-knows for a corporate move to the city? Understandably, […]
Relocation – Budapest in Your Tax Career Portfolio
We know moving to a foreign country requires a lot of balanced decisions. That’s why we’ve created an invaluable housing guide for tax professionals, from a selection of Budapest’s 23 Districts, with all the latest relocation advice from the Hungarian capital. We cover some of the city’s districts popular amongst expats and the pros and […]
Finding Accommodation in Maastricht as An Expat
COST OF LIVING In general, prices for rental properties in the Maastricht and Limburg province are less expensive than those in the Dutch Randstad area, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Utrecht. Like any city, rental prices tend to vary depending upon property location. For example, you can expect to pay the highest rent in the city […]
Life in Basel for Tax Professionals
History of the City Basel is Switzerland’s third largest city and smallest canton. It has been part of the Swiss Federation since 1501 and the region has always been influenced by its location on the Swiss border. Presently the Greater Basel Area is referred to as the ‘Tri-national Euro-district of Basel (TEB).’ This term introduces […]
A Guide to Living and Working in Zurich
Zurich is considered to be Switzerland’s economic and financial centre and one of the world’s most influential money management arenas. Its economic stability and focus on financial services makes Zurich the ideal location for expat tax professionals, who are drawn to the high standards of living and long-term career opportunities. So, if you are interested […]
Top Considerations for Expats Moving to Hamburg
Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city with over 1.7 million habitants and the country’s biggest port is one of the top destinations for expatriation in Europe. Home to the largest art museum in Germany and countless museums, boredom will be a thing of the past in this city and working in Hamburg welcomes many professional opportunities […]
Kingpin’s Guide to Life in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM – MORE THAN A PORT The second largest city in the Netherlands that is often left basking in the shadow of the glitz of Amsterdam, Rotterdam is a logistic and economic centre that is very popular with expats. It is home to the largest port in Europe, which contributes greatly to its stable economy. […]
Relocating and Living in Zurich
Zürich is notoriously expensive and regarded as quite a difficult place to relocate to. This is especially the case for expats. Luckily, we at Kingpin International have formulated some tips and information to ease the stress of finding a place in this beautiful Swiss city. Most people living in Zürich, including the expat population, tend […]
Getting To Know Hamburg’s Expat Community
Sheltered at the head of the Elbe River in the north of Germany lies the country’s second-largest city. The port city of Hamburg combines beautiful architecture and landscape with rich cultural heritage to create a vibrant city bursting with character and charm. It’s not surprising that each year the city attracts many expats from countries […]