The Holland Times

What The Holland Times does

The Holland Times is an English-language newspaper and digital publication serving expatriates and international residents in the Netherlands. Its core product is a print newspaper issued in regular numbered editions (e.g., 2026 Edition 3 May, Edition 4 June, Edition 5 August), distributed free through a partner network spanning embassies, consulates, international organizations, hospitals, international schools, hotels, expat centers, restaurants, libraries, and similar venues across the country. A companion website (WordPress-based, with no proprietary technology disclosed) hosts the same articles online alongside the structured 'Find Your Way Guide,' which organizes practical content across Arts & Culture, Childcare, Education, Health, Housing, Taxes, and Working categories for newcomers navigating Dutch systems. The publication also produces city-specific coverage for Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht, plus interviews with expatriates and cultural event features.

The business operates on two revenue streams. The first is paid private subscriptions at €27.50 per year for 10 editions delivered to Dutch postal addresses, with subscriptions not auto-renewing and requiring manual invoiced payment to continue. The second is advertising from businesses serving the expatriate community, including real estate firms, education providers, healthcare services, and financial/tax advisors. More than 3,000 individuals currently receive the paper at home through paid subscriptions, while the broader free-distribution readership generates reach that underpins the advertising model. The company is privately held, has no disclosed institutional investors, is headquartered in Delft, Netherlands, and operates with approximately 10 employees.

Strategically, The Holland Times is positioned as the leading English-language information source for the Netherlands expatriate segment, functioning less as a news outlet than as a practical settlement and integration guide. Its geographic scope is deliberately contained to the Netherlands — subscriptions require a Dutch postal address — and there are no signals of geographic expansion, capital raises, acquisitions, or leadership transitions. The publication appears to operate as a stable, independently owned niche media business maintaining steady product cadence rather than pursuing scale.

Name

The Holland Times

Legal name

The Holland Times

Website

https://hollandtimes.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Holland Times is an English-language print newspaper and website serving expatriates in the Netherlands, offering practical guidance on housing, taxes, education, healthcare, and childcare, supported by paid subscriptions and expat-focused advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Expat English-language newspaper

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts, Culture & Literary Magazines (MPAJAEAN)

Keywords

• Expat newspaper
• English-language publication
• Subscription publishing
• Relocation guide
• Expat community media

Headquarters

HQ city

Delft

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Subscriptions: Annual subscription model offering 10 editions delivered to private addresses in the Netherlands. Subscribers pay €27.50 per year via invoice, with subscriptions not auto-renewing. Additional revenue likely from advertising from businesses targeting the expat community.
2. Advertising Revenue: The publication features advertiser content and sponsored articles from businesses serving the expat market in the Netherlands, including real estate companies, education providers, healthcare services, and financial/tax advisors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Holland Times publishes a periodic English-language print newspaper and accompanying website delivering practical information for expatriates living in or relocating to the Netherlands. Content covers housing, taxes, education, healthcare, childcare, working, and arts and culture. The publication is distributed for free through a partner network of embassies, international schools, hospitals, hotels, and expat venues, and via paid annual private subscriptions (€27.50 for 10 editions) delivered to subscribers' Dutch addresses.

Product overview

The Holland Times is an English-language newspaper and digital platform serving expats and international residents in the Netherlands. The company operates a multi-product portfolio comprising: (1) the print newspaper, published in regular editions (e.g., 2026 Edition 3 May, 2026 Edition 4 June, 2026 Edition 5 August) and distributed to embassies, consulates, international organizations, hospitals, and hotels throughout the Netherlands, with over 3,000 private subscribers; (2) a private subscription service offering 10 print editions annually for €27.50; (3) a digital website providing online access to articles and the Find Your Way Guide; and (4) the Find Your Way Guide, a practical resource covering topics such as arts, childcare, education, health, housing, taxes, and employment for newcomers to the Netherlands. The offerings are unified under the Holland Times brand, serving the informational needs of the international community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Find Your Way Guide: A comprehensive guide covering practical topics for expats including Arts & Culture, Childcare, Education, Health, Housing, Taxes, and Working in the Netherlands.

Products and services

• Holland Times Print Newspaper English-language print newspaper published periodically in named editions for expatriates and international residents in the Netherlands, covering housing, taxes, education, healthcare, childcare, working, and arts and culture. Distributed free at partner locations and to over 3,000 private subscribers.
• Private Subscription Annual subscription service delivering 10 editions of The Holland Times print newspaper to subscribers' private Dutch postal addresses at €27.50 per year, with non-automatic renewal via emailed invoice.
• Holland Times Website Digital platform providing online access to newspaper articles, news coverage, and practical guides for English-speaking expatriates living in or relocating to the Netherlands.
• Find Your Way Guide Practical information guide integrated within the Holland Times print and digital products, covering essential topics for expatriates including Arts & Culture, Childcare, Education, Health, Housing, Taxes, and Working in the Netherlands; available as an orderable standalone guide.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• The Guardian International Edition: Large English-language news publisher with a Netherlands/Europe desk that reaches some of the same expat readership; broader portfolio, not niche-specialised in Dutch life administration.

Direct peers

• IamExpat: English-language digital media platform covering life in the Netherlands for internationals, including housing, jobs, education, and events — directly overlapping with Holland Times' audience, topics, and content category.
• NL Times: English-language Dutch news site covering current affairs for the international community; directly comparable audience and news-publishing model.
• DutchNews.nl: English-language Dutch news publisher offering current affairs and practical information to expats — direct competitor for English-speaking readers and expat-focused advertisers.
• The Local Netherlands: English-language news site covering the Netherlands for an international readership; competes for the same expat audience and advertiser base with daily-updated digital content.
• DutchReview: English-language Dutch news and culture outlet aimed at internationals in the Netherlands; comparable niche positioning and content overlap in arts, culture, and lifestyle.
• Access Netherlands: Practical information resource for internationals moving to and living in the Netherlands; competes with Holland Times' Find Your Way Guide on housing, healthcare, taxes, and relocation content.
• Expatica: English-language expat information portal with strong Netherlands coverage on housing, jobs, taxes, and healthcare — directly competing for the same niche advertiser budgets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holland-times

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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