Ondernemersplein
Ondernemersplein is the place in your region for all your business questions. No matter if you are a starter or an experienced entrepreneur. Get advice and information from KVK and various partners, such as the Netherlands Tax Administration, UWV, and the municipality, all in one place.
Information and advice in one place
Arrange your business matters
Several organisations are available to help you do business, all in one place. Visit us to register your business, find information, or talk directly with the experts.
Get advice
Do you have a question about running a business? You can speak in person with KVK advisers and representatives from various organisations. You can do this during a drop-in visit or by appointment.
Events
Whether you are starting, growing, or ending your business, Ondernemersplein locations offer a range of drop-in sessions and open day events. Visit us and take the next step with your business.
Locations
There are currently 5 Ondernemersplein locations in the Netherlands. Find one near you and check when you can walk in or attend an open day event.
Services of KVK and partners in one place
Frequently asked questions about the Ondernemersplein
Do you want to get started as a self-employed professional, a zzp’er? Then there are a number of points to consider. KVK has listed the 7 most important steps for you.
Within 2 weeks after registration at KVK, you will receive a letter from the Netherlands Tax Administration. This will state whether you are an entrepreneur for VAT purposes and how and when you must submit your VAT return. This is usually every quarter. In addition to VAT returns, you file an annual return on your income: the profit from your business. If you have an eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship), maatschap (professional partnership), or VOF (general partnership), the profit from your business is taxed in Box 1. This is also where other income from work is taxed, such as salary from (part-time) employment. Do you have a BV (private limited company)? Then you pay corporate income tax on your profits. As a manager director of the BV, you also pay income tax on your salary.
You can protect a company name and/or logo by registering it as a trademark. A trademark is a name, logo, shape, image, or sound. It allows you to distinguish your products or services from those of others. Registering your trademark gives you the exclusive right to use it for all products and services for which you have applied for the trademark right. Want to know more about registering your trademark? Check out BOIP's website or visit during their drop-in hours.
Whether you are starting out from home or in a business premises, always check that this complies with your local municipality's environment plan. You may also need a permit, for example, for environmental reasons. The municipality can advise you about this.
There are organisations in your region ready to help you with your business. Contact them with your questions, get help with your tax issues or your computer problems. Find out what your municipality can do for you or see what networks there are in your area.
The Entrepreneurs (OKB) offers support to entrepreneurs from small and medium-sized enterprises. This can be advice to start-ups, or guidance to entrepreneurs who want to grow, innovate, reorganise or transfer. In addition, OKB assists entrepreneurs who are at risk of bankruptcy. Our advisers have worked in a variety of sectors and industries and know the challenges of entrepreneurship like no other.
There are several ways to finance your growth. Consider a loan from the bank, an investor, or via crowdfunding.
Not sure which option suits you? Then check out the Financing Guide. This is an independent site with information on business financing. With the free Financing Finder, you can quickly see which forms of financing are possible for you.