Amsterdam American Business Club upcoming events

From Income to Wealth: Tax Strategies for Americans in the Netherlands (21 Sep 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

If you caught BNC Tax & Accounting at our last tax panel, you will remember the focus: everything Americans abroad can't do when it comes to investing and building wealth. This event is about what you CAN do.

On Monday, September 21st, the Amsterdam American Business Club welcomes BNC Tax & Accounting to De Bazel, one of Amsterdam's great landmark buildings, for From Income to Wealth: Tax Strategies for Americans in the Netherlands.

Americans in the Netherlands face real obstacles around taxes, compliance, and investing. This evening moves past the obstacles and into solutions. The BNC team will present the tax-efficient strategies they use with their expat clients, shown the way they actually build them. Their layered approach helps clients make money and keep it.

Christie Hoendervangers DuChateau of BNC Tax will walk through a customizable playbook for mapping out your own strategy, whether you are a single professional, a dual-career couple, or a family building wealth abroad. Every attendee also receives the digital playbook to reference again and again.

Bonus: Richard Bierlaagh, Tax Partner with Port Sight Tax, will join us to provide current insights into Box 3 tax updates and other Dutch tax specifics affecting Americans in the Netherlands.

The evening is structured as a guided tour through that playbook, with plenty of room for audience questions. Bring the question you have been sitting on all year. The live Q&A is often where the biggest insights surface, and your question could change how someone else in the room thinks about their own plan.

You'll leave knowing:

- The order to fund your accounts, and why getting the order right matters more than picking investments

- The one U.S. filing choice that unlocks an IRA from the Netherlands

- The traps that catch smart people: retirement moves that get taxed twice and products that look sensible until the IRS sees them

- How to put your children ahead, including the newest U.S. account options for expat kids

- What the coming Dutch tax changes could mean for all of the above

Agenda:

18:30- Welcome drinks and bites

19:30- Panel

20:15- Networking with drinks and bites

Attire: Business Casual

AABC Members Spotlight Event (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Join us on October 19 at The Social Hub East for a special edition of our monthly networking series, where we turn the spotlight inward and celebrate the strength of our own community.

This Member Spotlight Evening is designed to highlight the diverse experiences, perspectives, and ventures within the Amsterdam American Business Club. Selected members will share their stories, insights, and journeys, offering a unique opportunity to learn from one another while deepening connections across the network.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, corporate leader, or new to the community, this evening is about more than networking. It’s about building meaningful relationships and discovering the talent and ambition within the AABC.

Expect a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with great conversations, new introductions, and the chance to engage more deeply with fellow members.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Attire: business casual

The Details:

Monday 19 October, 18:30 to 21:00
The Social Hub East, Wibautstraat 129, 1091 GL Amsterdam
Sharing snack platters including fried and vegan options
Drinks available with tokens
Non-Member pricing €29/pp

The Agenda:

18:30 - Welcome drinks

18:45 - Snack platters

19:00 - Selected members spotlight

20:00 - Networking

Sip, Savor & Connect: An Evening of Wine with Merlijn (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join us for a relaxed evening of wine, food, and good company, hosted by chef and wine importer Merlijn. He'll walk us through eight wines (with a focus on his beloved German selections), sharing the stories behind the grapes, the regions, and the people who make them.

Whether you know your Riesling from your Spätburgunder or you're just here for the vibe, there's something for everyone. Expect plenty of tasting, a bit of learning, and a lot of good conversation.

To keep everyone happy between pours, there'll be snack platters with cheeses and sausages, fresh bread with toppings, and water on the table.

The details

Thursday 12 November, 19:00 to 21:30
Back to Black, Van Hallstraat 268 (a lovely coffee café that opens their space to us after they close for the day)
Eight wines, poured and introduced by Merlijn
Cheese and charcuterie platters, bread and toppings, and water

Agenda:

19:00 - Welcome drinks and bites

19:30 - Wine tasting & networking

21:00 - Networking

Attire: Business Casual