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From early July 2025, products you sell in America will be taxed extra. Read what the possible consequences of these import taxes are.

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US import tariffs: what's going on

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International marketplaces

Anti-competition

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An online marketplace mediates and supports your sales. But you also have to deal with extra costs, VAT and European rules. This article sets out the pros and cons.

Selling on international online platforms

Selling on international online marketplaces

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The EU-KOR is the EU version of the Small Businesses Scheme. It is an exemption for VAT in other EU countries.

What is the EU-KOR?

Sample quotation

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In an international quotation, you and your foreign business partner lay down agreements on products, prices, transport, and delivery times. Find out what to include.

An international quotation: what agreements to include

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Do you run a business in hospitality? Then you will inevitably be confronted with rules and regulations around food safety and hygiene. Read more about HACCP

Food safety and hygiene: all about HACCP

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Incoterms®

Example: day creams from Thailand

Business travel insurance

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Doing business internationally involves extra risks. For instance for transport, product liability, or when working abroad.

Check these insurances when doing international business

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In this video, we show you which origin documents are available and how to request them.

Which documents of origin are there for export?

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The Belgian e-commerce market is growing fast. Read the rules for entering the Belgian e-commerce market with your online shop.

E-commerce in Belgium

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This video shows you what steps are important to take in the right order, and what you need to take care of yourself.

Wondering about ending your business? What you need to know

Video: Wondering about ending your business? What you need to know

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Business.gov.nl

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How do you come up with a unique company name? Floris Hülsmann of name creation agency Namarama gives tips.

Come up with a super business name

Video: Come up with a unique business name

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How much import duty must you pay? Importer Gerard Haages does not always have the answer. He hires experts to deal with complicated matters.

How much import duty must you pay?

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Read how to prepare well before you start exporting so you have a clear picture of your market and what you need to do.

Step-by-step export plan

Read a summary of the key points in this article

Private limited company or sole proprietorship?

Get help dealing with debts

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A ‘besloten vennootschap’ or BV is a Dutch legal structure for a business. It is equivalent to a private limited company. Find out more.

Private limited company (BV)

EPR: extended producer responsibility

Selling on platforms

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One of your options as an e-retailer is dropshipping. But what is dropshipping? Here are some of the benefits and disadvantages of dropshipping.

Dropshipping: selling products online

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A Dutch eenmanszaak is a legal structure without legal personality. Many starting entrepreneurs choose a sole proprietorship. Find out more.

Eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship)

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As an entrepreneur, you may work as a self-employed person in Belgium. The organisations in the various regions do set rules for this. Arrange everything in advance.

Carrying out work in Belgium, arrange everything in advance

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Before importing products from China, check which documents you need, and what extra costs you will pay such as import duties.

Importing from China and import duties

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A good knowledge of the importing process is the first step towards successful importing. This step-by-step plan helps you prepare.

Standard steps of importing into the Netherlands

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If you want to peddle your wares on a market in Germany, local rules for itinerant trade apply. Read more about the rules when starting a market stall in Germany.

Starting a market stall in Germany

If you can manage it, say a couple of words or sentences in your host country’s language

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If you conduct business internationally, you will likely be confronted with cultural differences. Prepare for this to increase your chances of succeeding in business.

Tips to prepare yourself for cultural differences

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Want to set up an international online shop? Choose the right domain name extension, that is right for your target audience and the country you're doing business in.

Domain name checking and registration in Europe

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Glossary for business terms

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Make sure you are well prepared when you establish yourself as an independent nail stylist.

Starting your own nail studio

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When importing products from China, you pay import duties when clearing customs in the EU. With a taric code, you calculate these yourself.

How to calculate import duties when doing business with China

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KVK Starters Programme

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It is important to cover yourself against business risks. We list the most important insurances for you and your business.

10 important insurance policies for starters

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Julian explains about subsidies, but also about exporting, international success, and how to deal with cultural differences.

Exporting? Find out which subsidies there are

Video: Exporting? Find out which subsidies there are

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A legal form is the legal structure of a company or organisation. Find out why your legal form is important.

What is a legal form?

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In 3 minutes, you will know how to find a supplier, how to make sure a supplier takes you seriously and how to make good deals.

Finding a supplier in 4 steps

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Make your marketing plan in 7 steps. Find new clients or assignments that make you happy. Invest your time and energy in clients that give you energy and profit.

Use your marketing plan to find customers

Use your marketing plan to acquire customers

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China is one of the largest economies in the world and it relies heavily on exporting goods. Learn more doing business in China and with Chinese companies.

Doing business with China

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Practical tips for importing

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Do you have an online business with international customers? Choose a recognised European trust mark.

European e-commerce trust marks inspire trust

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Local rules apply to itinerant trade in Belgium. The municipality allocates your pitch. A business counter will help you further.

Starting with a market stall in Belgium

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Key points of this article

A good start

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When you start a business, you are likely to be given a VAT identification number (btw-id). You use this number from the Tax Administration when contacting customers and suppliers. Find out more about the VAT ID number.

Everything you need to know about the VAT identification number

Everything you need to know about the VAT ID number

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Starting your own nail studio

Doing business with the US

How to use the EU small businesses scheme for your online shop

What is the EU-KOR?

ATA carnet for temporary exports

Wondering about ending your business? What you need to know

What you need to know about doing business in Spain

Providing services abroad: how to cover your bases

Doing business with China

Carrying out work in Belgium, arrange everything in advance