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Answers for Business helps businesses to navigate the large amount of information provided by the Dutch government. At a glance, you can see which laws, rules and regulations, licences and taxes apply to you. It also indicates which subsidies you may be eligible for.
Specifically for your sector
In addition to government rules that apply to all businesses, our website also presents information about the rules and regulations which apply specifically to your sector. We try to always answer your question, whether your business is in the construction, hotel and catering, retail or services sector. We also provide the addresses of the main Dutch sector organisations.
Cooperating with the public sector
As part of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation, Answers for Business works closely with the entire Dutch public sector, including Ministries, municipal authorities, provincial authorities and water boards. Answers for Business includes links to the websites of these organisations. We prefer to refer you to the English-language versions of these sites. If there is no English-language version, you will be referred to the page where the organisation's contact information is indicated. NB: each individual government organisation is solely responsible for the information it provides.
More information for foreign business owners
The scope of Answers for Business is limited to public information on legislation, licences, taxes and subsidy schemes. Consult the following websites for information on:
- investing in the Netherlands: www.nfia.nl (Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency);
- the Dutch business climate, key sectors and market information: www.hollandtrade.com (NL EVD International);
- finding Dutch business partners: www.hollandtrade.com (NL EVD International);
- practical aspects of doing business in the Netherlands: www.kvk.nl/English (Dutch Chamber of Commerce);
- working, living and studying in the Netherlands: www.newtoholland.nl;
- the expat life in the Netherlands: www.access-nl.org (ACCESS);
- the EU embassies in the Netherlands (Answers for Business).
If you are looking for information on your business' financing options, contact a bank or financial institution. In addition, you may be eligible for government subsidies or financial schemes. Related information can be found under the various topics addressed on this website.
Contact
If you cannot find the information you need on this website, please contact us by e-mail, chat or phone. It is not possible to visit our office.
Postal adress
Antwoord voor Bedrijven
PO Box 20105
2500 EC The Hague
The Netherlands
