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The Omgevingswet
Find out what it means for you
Coming to the Netherlands
Permits and visa
,
Identity documents and qualifications
,
Living in the Netherlands
,
Information for employers
,
Residence permit for foreign startups
, …
Starting your business
Checklists for starting a business
,
Registering your business
,
Choosing a business structure
,
Starting a business in the Netherlands
, …
Running your business
Business taxes
,
VAT
,
Staff
,
International business
,
Business location
,
Insurance
,
Legal matters
, …
Financing your business
Funding and loans
,
Tax schemes and benefits
,
Subsidies
,
Financing your business in the Netherlands
, …
Sector-specific
Hospitality
,
Retail and wholesale
,
Construction
,
Transport
,
Financial services
, …
Ending your business
Closing down your business
,
Financial problems and bankruptcy
,
Selling or transferring your business
, …
Current
30% ruling explained
The 30% ruling allows employers to reimburse highly skilled migrants for the costs of moving to the Netherlands. Read how the scheme works.
International transport
Incoterms®
Do you import or export goods? And do you want to lay down clear terms and conditions? Use an Incoterm®. Find out which one you and your supplier or client can use.
Q3 2023 report
Business Survey Netherlands (COEN)
The Business Survey Netherlands (ConjunctuurenquĂŞte Nederland, COEN) maps out the most important developments in the economic climate for Dutch entrepreneurs. Click here for the latest results.
Direct links
Online webinar
19 June: Starting a business Q&A
Thinking of starting a business? Join this free online information session hosted by KVK, Business.gov.nl, and IN Amsterdam. On Wednesday, 19 June at 14:00. Click here to
register.
Start-up information
Finding a facilitator
Want to launch an innovative start-up? One of the conditions of the start-up residence permit is that you work together with a business mentor: a facilitator. Click for a list of recognised
facilitators.
In-class training
Qredits Business school for statushouders
Qredits offers training for statushouders who want to start a business in the Netherlands. Free of charge. You learn the what, how, and when in class over a 3-month period. A coach will help you. Click here for more information and to
register.
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Which taxes do you have to pay?
Businesses have to pay taxes in the Netherlands: VAT, income tax, corporate tax, municipal taxes. Find out which taxes you have to pay.
KVK
Search the Business Register
Find out how to access the Dutch Business Register (Handelsregister) at the KVK website.
Webinars
Video content on Business.gov.nl
Thinking of coming to the Netherlands and starting a business? Business.gov.nl offers webinars on starting and financing. Check them out.
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