Starting your business

When starting your business in the Netherlands there are rules and obligations you have to observe. In some cases you will have to register your business at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce or the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration. You may also need permits and licences to be able to render your service and there may be certain professional requirements you will have to fulfil. Please find the relevant rules and regulations in the section below.

• Step-by-step guide for starting a business
• Step-by-step guide for starting a business in a specific sector

Starting your business

• General issues

  • Trade name, Independent Contracter Status, legal form, ...

• Staying in the Netherlands

  • Staying in Netherlands, visa application, work permit self-employed, ...

• Registration

  • Trade register, Tax administration, VAT number, ...

• Licences, permits and qualifications

  • Work permit employees, permit physical aspects, event licence, ...

• Finding business premises

  • Zoning plan, leasing accomodation, home business, ...