Doing business in the Netherlands

Coming to the Netherlands

Information on permits, visa and qualifications you need when coming to the Netherlands as an entrepreneur

Starting your business

Information on getting started: writing a business plan, choosing a legal structure, and registering your business

Running your business

Information on business management, taxes, staff, environmental impact, innovation, international business, and more

Business story

A peek at Scrap Connection

In this series, we publish interviews with foreign entrepreneurs who do business in the Netherlands. Read how this CEO built a marketplace for scrap metal.

Startup Box

Government funding for your startup

Could you use government funding for your innovative business (plans)? Use the Startup Box to find the right funding for your business.

Regulation assistant tool

Do the check now

Use this interactive online tool to check whether your application for financing or export credit insurance is viable.

Business sectors

Financing your business

Information on subsidies, tax schemes, government funding, private loans, and other financing options

Read it now

Changes in law and regulations

Find out the most recent changes in Dutch laws, rules and regulations

See all recent changes

What does Brexit mean for you?

If you do business with the UK, be sure to prepare for Brexit

See how