Coming to the Netherlands as an Entrepreneur
If you want to move to the Netherlands as an entrepreneur or self-employed person, there are several steps you should take. Depending on your nationality and how long you stay, you may need a visa or residence permit. Find out which steps apply to your situation.
Before you begin
Situation in Ukraine
Due to the current war situation in Ukraine, conditions for staying in the Netherlands might temporarily differ for Ukrainian citizens and Ukrainian residents with other nationalities. Please check this page of the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) to get the latest information.
Please note that the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) will soon provide more information on the EU-wide protection scheme for Ukrainian refugees. The IND will currently not decide on asylum applications from Ukrainians.
Corona travel measures
Visit Government.nl for information on corona travel and quarantine measures in the Netherlands.
General information
Visit Government.nl to take the checklist for arranging your non-business matters (such as education, money matters, etc.).
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What you need to enter the Netherlands
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Short Stay Visa
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Corona virus and travel to The Netherlands
Provisional residence permit (mvv)
What you need to stay in the Netherlands
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Residence permit
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Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)
What you need to work in the Netherlands
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Work permit (twv)
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Employee Insurance Agency (UWV)
Registration at the Chamber of Commerce (KVK)
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Chamber of Commerce (KVK)
What else do you need
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