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A well-prepared start

Congratulations on starting your own business! There is a lot to arrange when you first start off. Below, you will find the most important points of attention to make your start as smooth as possible.

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As a brand-new entrepreneur, you have to arrange many things, such as administration, taxes, and insurance. Have you thought of everything?

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On business.gov.nl you will find many useful webinars and videos. Full of practical tips and inspiration.

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Business tips

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Income tax for entrepreneurs

Once a year, you pay income tax on your business profits. See how you calculate the amount you have to pay, and which costs you can deduct.

Finding customers

Without customers, your business cannot exist. But where can you find them? What will make them come back to you? Find information and tips to help you further.

Secure business

You can conduct business securely by taking into account risks such as theft, fraud, or extortion. Also, remember to comply with privacy legislation and use social media safely. Discover more about how to do this on our website.

Would you like to report a change?

It may happen that something changes in your company, such as your address or trade name. Here you can learn what change you need to notify us of and how to do so.

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