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The Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet): what does it mean for you?
Find out more
Coming to the Netherlands
Permits and visa
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Identity documents and qualifications
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Living in the Netherlands
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Information for employers
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Residence permit for foreign startups
, …
Starting your business
Checklists for starting a business
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Registering your business
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Choosing a business structure
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Starting a business in the Netherlands
, …
Running your business
Business taxes
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VAT
,
Staff
,
International business
,
Business location
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Insurance
,
Legal matters
, …
Finance and taxes
Funding and loans
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Tax schemes and benefits
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Subsidies
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Financing your business in the Netherlands
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Prinsjesdag (Budget Day)
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Sector-specific
Hospitality
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Retail and wholesale
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Construction
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Transport
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Financial services
, …
Ending your business
Closing down your business
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Financial problems and bankruptcy
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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.
Incoterms®
International transport
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.
Business Survey Netherlands (COEN)
Q2 2024 report
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
KVK Innovation Top 100
Apply now
Do you offer a truly innovative product or service in the Netherlands? You can apply for the KVK Innovation Top 100 until 1
August.
Open day Ondernemersplein Rotterdam
Live event
Mark Tuesday 24 September on your calender! The Ondernemersplein in Rotterdam will open its doors from 09:00 to 16.30. You will get personal advice about your business from experienced advisers. Click for more information and to
register.
Qredits Business school for statushouders
In-class training
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?
Information
Businesses have to pay taxes in the Netherlands: VAT, income tax, corporate tax, municipal taxes. Find out which taxes you have to pay.
Search the Business Register
KVK
Find out how to access the Dutch Business Register (Handelsregister) at the KVK website.
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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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