Rules and Regulations
Register your UBOs
Do not forget to register the ultimate beneficial owners (UBO); the owners or persons in charge. Registration is mandatory, at KVK. Read more.
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What changes for businesses in the third quarter of 2022? Find out.
On demand video
How to start an online shop
Do you want to start a 'webshop'? Watch this webinar for tips and information about VAT, customer's rights, marketing, and more.
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Get your business started!
Starting your own business, the 10 steps, an interactive (virtual) presentation with all you need to know to set-up your own business in The Netherlands. On July 7, at 17:30. Click here to register.
Russia and Ukraine
Information on the current situation
How does the war influence doing business with Ukraine or Russia? Find up-to-date information on the KVK website.
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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.
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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.
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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.
