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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Changes in law and regulations
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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Enterprise Europe Network
The Enterprise Europe Network is the world’s largest support network for SMEs with over 600 organizations in more than 68 countries. It helps businesses innovate and grow and find business partners. Click here to see what they can offer you.
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.
Start-up information
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.
KVK
Search the Business Register
Find out how to access the Dutch Business 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.
