Procedures covered by Message Box
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Netherlands Enterprise Agency, RVO
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The Dutch government has created Message Box specifically for the purposes of the Services Act of the European Union. Message Box is available for all procedures that are covered by the Services Act. These procedures are listed in the Dutch ministerial regulation on the scope of the Services Act (Regeling indicatieve vaststelling reikwijdte Dienstenwet). You will find these procedures below. There are general procedures concerning all companies and procedures for specific sectors.
Procedures for all companies
Administration
Starting your business
- Registration in Business Register and Tax Administration
Business premises
- Notification of occupancy (fire safety)
Environment
Other
- Excavation permit (OW)
Procedures for specific sectors
Accountants
Animal testing and biotechnology
Architects
Cattle farms and veterinary medicine
Childcare centres
Construction companies
- Water permit (OW)
Culture and entertainment
- Event licence (OW)
- Flea market permit (OW)
Electricity and gas companies
Food companies
Hospitality, recreation and catering companies
- Licence under the Licensing and Catering Act
- Terrace permit (OW)