HomepageBenefits for self-employed workers without employees
As a self-employed worker without employees based in the Netherlands you only qualify for benefits on a minimum level. You have to take measures yourself for your pension or disability. In order to start an own company on the basis of a benefit there are various options. The Institute for Employee Benefit Schemes (UWV) can provide further assistance in this respect.
Benefits
Employee insurance schemes and national insurance
As a self-employed worker without employees you cannot claim employees’ insurances, however you can claim national insurances (such as the General Old Age Pensions Act (AOW).
Self-Employed Persons (Provision of Assistance) Decree (BBZ)
This is a benefit for entrepreneurs on a minimum level.
Older and Partially Disabled (Formerly Self-Employed) Persons Income Support (IOAZ)
As an older self-employed person you can rely on this scheme when you are forced to end your company.
Prenatal and childbirth allowance for self-employed people
As a female self-employed worker without employees, you will be entitled to an allowance in the Netherlands during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Starting your own company while receiving occupational disability benefit
When you have a long-term disability, you can get assistance to start an own company.
Starting your own company while receiving unemployment benefit (WW)
You can start a company while retaining your unemployment benefit.
