STARTING BUSINESS IN NL REGULATORY FUNDAMENTALS LEGAL FORM – There are various legal forms which you can use to run your business. Most of the time choice depends on your personal situation and fiscal advantages. More information: https://business.gov.nl/starting-your-business/choosing-a-legal-structure/ 1 BUSINESS REGISTER AND TAX ADMINISTRATION - Your company has to be registered in the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel – KvK) and it has to fulfil tax and administration obligations. Registration info: https://www.kvk.nl/ tax info: www.belastingdienst.nl These regulatory websites are available only in Dutch but you can get basic explanation here: https://business.gov.nl/regulation/business-register-and-tax-administration/ 2 BRAND - Your company’s name should be unique. If you decide so, it can be registered in Benelux Office for Intellectual Property More information: https://www.boip.int 3 INSURANCES – You may need insurances for yourself and for your business. Most info is available in Dutch e.g. you can learn about insurances for self-employed persons on the website of Employee Insurance Agency (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen - UWV) www.uwv.nl. If you want basic explanation in English you will find it here: https://business.gov.nl/regulation/personal-insurance-business-insurance/ or here: https://business.gov.nl/regulation/self-employed-professionals-insurances/ 4 NETWORKING – You may need some professional contacts. More information about international clubs is available in various expat centers. Check for example: www.iamexpat.nl/lifestyle/international-community/groups-clubs 5 CONDIBLE helps you start and grow a successful business. www.condible.com