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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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Checklist

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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Useful webinars

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

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Business tips

Keep up to date with our business tips in the email series ‘A successful start to your own business’, meant for starting businesses and self-employed professionals (zzp’ers).

Resources

Rules and laws

Want to stay up to date with current rules and recent law changes? Check our Rules and Laws page.

Belastingdienst: Get started with taxes

Do you want to know more about your taxes? Click to find information on how to schedule a personal video appointment with the Belastingdienst (Tax Administration).

KVK Advice Team

Do you have important business questions? Our KVK Advice Team is here to help!

KVK Company Counter

Want to know how many competitors are doing business in your area? Find the right number with the KVK Company Counter.

Help & Contact

For quick answers, read our FAQs or ask your questions through the chat.

How to limit unwanted (commercial) solicitation?

3 min

As an entrepreneur you may be confronted with unwanted use of your contact details. How can you limit that use?

More useful information

How do you secure your business online?

1 in 5 entrepreneurs, large and small, face a cyber incident every year. Our website gives you tips and information on how to secure your business online.

Starting your own business?

There is a lot involved in starting your own business. We help you get started via information, inspiration, and events for starters.

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.

Want to connect with other entrepreneurs?

KVK organises events (mostly in Dutch) for networking, information, and exchange.