How to move to Europe for business or work in 2026

Want the European life? This episode covers why Dutch customers are Europe’s best buyers, what to do when you need a fresh start, how to run a business in Europe, and routes to a European passport.

We’re joined by Zakaria Jaiathe, Tech Entrepreneur   / zakaria-jaiathe   , with over 11 years of experience building digital products. Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 and TEDx, Zakaria shares his experience of moving from Morocco and founding two startups.

👇 Timestamps
0:00 - 03:51 Global citizen - Morocco to the Netherlands
03:52 - 05:26 Need a fresh start? Move to the Netherlands
05:27 - 08:53 Startup in augmented reality - from employee to entrepreneur
08:54 - 11:19 Are you operating your business in the wrong market?
11:20 - 16:20 The Netherlands: a small market with a lot of money
16:21 - 21:23 Does your passport influence your survival in a new country?
21:24 - 24:04 Sports, friendly people, and a lot of capital
24:05 - 27:11 Get housing help in advance
27:12 - 29:39 The most shocking experience was the spa
29:40 - 34:37 If you make it in the Netherlands, you can make it anywhere

About UnitCity
UnitCity makes the Netherlands accessible for global talent and ambitious businesses. We streamline immigration, company formation, and business compliance—so you can launch, expand, and thrive with confidence! Recently, UnitCity was selected by Forbes India as one of 200 impactful businesses worldwide.

What we offer:
• Immigration & Visas — Start-up Visa, Highly Skilled Migrant, DAFT, Blue Card, and more
• Business Services — Company incorporation, tax compliance, 30% ruling application
• Strategic Support — Legal advisory, office space sourcing, business plan development

Why UnitCity:
• Every client receives a personalized roadmap covering things you didn’t even know you needed to ask for
• Deep understanding of Dutch immigration and business law, plus personal experience going through the process
• Difficult concepts explained to you in simple language
• All-round services from first consultation to full setup and beyond

🎯 Book an introduction call with us
https://www.unitcity.nl/contact-us/