1. 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.
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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: tax info: These regulatory websites are available only in Dutch but you can get basic explanation here: 2
BRAND - Your company’s name should be unique. If you decide so, it can be registered in Benelux Office for Intellectual Property
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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) If you want basic explanation in English you will find it here: or here: 4
NETWORKING – You may need some professional contacts.
More information about international clubs is available in various expat centers. Check for example: 5
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