You can read more about government in the Netherlands, and also about the history of the Netherlands, in the Expat’s Guide to Brabant.
The Dutch government has several websites or website sections that are available in English, and there are also other official websites available in English.
Dutch Tax Authorities
Belastingdienst.nl is the website of the Dutch Tax Authorities. This site also has information on the Customs Administration of the Netherlands.
Government.nl
Government.nl has a large range of information including details of the current government and how the Dutch cabinet works, news and information from the various ministries, and a large range of topics for people living in the Netherlands, including information on immigration, education, health, taxes, and more. The website also has news articles, a blog, and documents for download in English.
IND
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) is part of the Ministry of Asylum and Migration. The IND assesses and processes requests from foreign nationals who want to live, study, work and/or join family in the Netherlands, as well as requests for asylum and naturalization. The IND is responsible for residence and work permits, and for recognized sponsorship.
Legal advice
The Juridisch Loket offers free legal advice (for those who qualify). Go to Free legal advice | Het Juridisch Loket for more information.
Netherlandsworldwide.nl
Netherlandsworldwide.nl, which is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also has a large range of information about travelling to, working, studying, and living in the Netherlands. It also has information on travelling from the Netherlands.
Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority
The NVWA (Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, part of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature) has a website in English which explains everything you need to know about bringing pets into the Netherlands.
Netherlands Labour Authority
nllabourauthority.nl is the website of the Netherlands Labour Authority, which works for fair, healthy and safe working conditions and socio-economic security for everyone.
The Netherlands Vehicle Authority
RDW.nl/en is the English website of the RDW, the Netherlands Vehicle Authority.
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute
KNMI.nl is the website of The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut), which provides weather warnings and other information about the weather, climate and seismology in the Netherlands. There is also some information in English.