If you want to work in The Netherlands then you need to register and get yourself a BSN (Burgerservicenummer). This is equivalent to a social security number in the USA or a National Insurance number in the UK.
Even if you legally have the right to live there e.g. EU citizen, you will still need a BSN (formerly called a SOFI number) in order to legally work in The Netherlands.
In fact, you need a BSN not just to start a job but also to open a bank account, use the health system and lots of other functions.
To get one, I understand that you register with the Gemeentelijke basisadministratie (GBA) – Municipal Personal Records Database – soon after arrival. As well as a BSN, I think they will also arrange to give you a verblijfsvergunning, or residence permit. Mind you, I’m looking at other links and it says that you should first register at the town hall and then the tax office, so I’m a little confused now! See the last link to see what I’m talking about.
More info:
expatcenter – Application for a residence permit
Living In The Hague – Burgerservicenummer (BSN)
Undutchables – Citizens service number (formerly SoFi-number)
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