Rules and regulations for all entrepreneurs
The road authority can issue an exemption so that you do not have to follow all the traffic rules on a particular road. You can get an exemption for, for example: organising an event carrying out...
If you run a business in the Netherlands and you or your employee(s) use a car on business trips, in some cases you may provide an allowance for the costs or offset the costs against tax. What rules...
With an environmental zone (low emission zone), Dutch municipalities can exclude particular types of cars, vans, and trucks from specific areas. The goal is to improve local air quality. All...
Do you drive on motorways in a truck in the Netherlands? Besides the regular motor vehicle tax (motorrijtuigenbelasting, mrb), you also have to pay heavy vehicle tax (belastingen zware motorrijtuigen,...
The information in this article may change after 1 January 2024 Some of the information on this page may change after the Environment and Planning Act comes into effect on 1 January 2024. It will be...
Are you established in the Netherlands and do you own 1 or more vehicles for your business? Then you will have to pay motor vehicle tax (motorrijtuigenbelasting, mrb). This applies to: cars vans...
Use of the roadside In many municipalities, it is not allowed to use the roadside as a place to park, or as a location for your stall or van. You can apply for an exemption from this ban to your...
Most vehicles in the Netherlands must undergo a periodic motor vehicle test (APK). The APK is carried out by a garage or testing station. The inspector carrying out the APK will check whether the...
If you run a company in the Netherlands, you or your employees may use a company car. If you use this car privately, this may have fiscal consequences, both for business owners as well as employees....
Do you buy or import a car, motorcycle, or van into the Netherlands? You must pay private vehicle and motorcycle tax (belastingen op personenauto's en motorrijwielen , bpm). When do you pay bpm? You...
Do you own agricultural and/or construction vehicles? You must register these vehicles with the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) if you drive them on public roads and they can exceed 6 km/h. You...
To drive a car, motorcycle, truck, bus, moped, speed-pedelec (high-speed electric bicycle), or other motor vehicle in the Netherlands you need a driving licence. It depends on the vehicle which type...
Do you want to fly a drone (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, RPAS, or unmanned aircraft system, UAS)? For instance for aerial photography or researching hard to reach places? You must comply with the...
Many municipalities have fixed times when trucks are allowed to load and unload in certain areas, such as town centres. These are called supply times (bevoorradingstijden or venstertijden). Often...
Do you have a business in the Netherlands that owns a company car, motorbike, or moped? You have certain obligations regarding motor vehicle tax, periodic motor vehicle tests and vehicle insurance. If...
You must have third-party liability insurance (WAM- or WA-verzekering) if you have a (company) vehicle in the Netherlands. This insurance will cover any damages that you may cause to others with your...
Do you have a vehicle registered in your name in the Netherlands? Do you buy or import a car? You will need a vehicle registration card. You should always have your registration card with you when you...
Do you provide staff allowances to your employees? The work-related costs scheme (werkkostenregeling, WKR) allows you to spend part of your total taxable wage (the 'discretionary scope' or...