Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate (Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat) promotes the Netherlands as a country for business owners looking for a solid, sustainable, and competitive base in an international market. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate is committed to creating an optimal business climate in the Netherlands, providing the right conditions, and giving business owners room to innovate and grow.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate promotes the Netherlands as a country with a strong international position and a focus on sustainability. It aims to facilitate an excellent entrepreneurial business climate, by creating the right conditions and space for entrepreneurs to innovate and grow. With respect for the living environment and cooperation between research institutes and businesses, the ministry aims to strengthen the agriculture, industry, services, and energy sectors in the Netherlands.
Programmes for startups
The Dutch government has introduced several programmes to make the Netherlands an attractive proposition for innovative, foreign startups, and to encourage Dutch businesses to go international. Among others:
- Startup Visas for ambitious entrepreneurs who want a Dutch residence permit