Government plans
New coalition agreement
The Dutch coalition parties have presented the new coalition agreement. Read what the plans can mean for your business on this page.
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Coronavirus
Information and tips for entrepreneursCurrent
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.
Law and regulations
Changes in law and regulations
What changes for businesses in the first quarter of 2022? Find out.
Direct links
CBS Report
State of SMEs 2021
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has published the annual report State of SMEs 2021. Read about the impact of the corona crisis and recommendations for 2022. Click here to download the report, in English.
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.
Business opportunity
Enterprise Europe Network
The Enterprise Europe Network is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions. It helps businesses innovate and grow on an international scale. Click here to see what they can offer you.
Also on this site
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.