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Transport and logistics

Nearly every business owner must contend with rules and regulations governing transport and logistics. For instance, various rules apply to the use of a company car. Large municipalities often have designated ‘windows’, which are periods when loading and unloading is permitted. Some local municipalities require you to hold a business parking permit to park your vehicle in town.

Below is an overview of the rules and regulations, subsidies and taxes in relation to the topic “Transport and logistics”.

  1. Ban on use of the roadside, exemption from

    In many municipalities, you are banned from using the roadside as a place to park or as a work location. However, ...

  2. Company car

    If you want to use a car for business and private purposes (to drive more than 500 kilometres), you have two options: ...

  3. Parking permit

    Many municipalities require you to hold a business parking permit in order to park your car in the town or city ...

  4. Periodic motor vehicle test (APK)

    During a periodic motor vehicle test (APK) your vehicle is inspected by a garage or by an RDW-approved testing ...

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