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  • Filing your income tax return in the Netherlands
  • Corona: rules for gyms, sports and fitness centres
  • Using and checking VAT numbers
  • Corona measures for businesses in the border regions
  • Netherlands Chamber of Commerce
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Information and tips for entrepreneurs

Most viewed

  • Filing your income tax return in the Netherlands
  • Corona: rules for gyms, sports and fitness centres
  • Using and checking VAT numbers
  • Corona measures for businesses in the border regions
  • Netherlands Chamber of Commerce

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.

Brexitloket

Brexit info in English

Import & export, transport & logistics: find Brexitloket.nl pages translated into English.

Corona help

Extra support for businesses

The government has announced new and extra support measures for businesses affected by corona crisis. Read more.

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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.

UK webinar series

Changes on EU exports to the UK

In April, there will be a further set of changes on EU exports to the UK of products of animal origin. The UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs invites you to join their webinar series from 18 Feb to 11 March where they will provide information and guidance. Register here.

RVO presents

Horizon Europe launch events 16-30 March

Horizon Europe is the new European framework programme for research and innovation. During a series of online events, you will be informed about the possibilities within this large funding programme. Read more.

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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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