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Information and tips for entrepreneurs

Most viewed

  • Corona measures for businesses in the border regions
  • Netherlands Chamber of Commerce
  • Corona: rules for gyms, sports and fitness centres
  • Using and verifying VAT numbers
  • How to start a business in the Netherlands - a checklist

Coming to the Netherlands

Permits and visa, Identity documents and qualifications, Living in the Netherlands, Information for employers, Startup visa, …

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

Selling or transferring your business, Closing down your business or bankruptcy, …

Current

Corona measures

Shopping by appointment

Since 3 March, retailers may offer shopping by appointment. Read what the rules are.

Brexit

Moving your business to the Netherlands

Considering a move to the Netherlands or establishing an office presence here? Find out which option works best for you.

Law and regulations

Changes in law and regulations 2nd Quarter 2021

An overview of changes relevant to businesses during the 2nd Quarter of 2021

Direct links

Interactive tool

Choosing a business structure

As a starting entrepreneur you must choose a legal structure. But how do you decide this? Here is a tool that can help you. Choose from the statements and see which legal structure suits your situation.

RVO online workshops

Horizon Europe training courses: impact!

These workshops will guide you through the Horizon Europe programme, on 15, 20 and 22 April. Aimed at those who have little experience with European Framework Programmes. Register here.

Free webinar

Trade & Cooperation Agreement Webinar on Services

This webinar on 21 April 2021, organised by the British embassy will focus on the impact of the Brexit Trade Agreement on services delivery and the steps you as a business may need to take. Register here.

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Information

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 Commercial Register

Find out how to access the Dutch Commercial 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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