Setting up a business in the Netherlands takes some doing. How do you prepare? You can use a checklist that outlines the main steps to take.
At a glance, these are the steps:
- Check whether you fulfil the conditions for staying in the Netherlands
- Write a business plan
- Different starting points
- Select a legal business structure (rechtsvorm)
- Select a trade name for your company
- Register with the Dutch Business Register and Dutch Tax Administration
- Register as an employer for payroll taxes and social security
- Check whether you need professional qualifications
- Consult the zoning plan for your business location
- Be aware of Dutch environmental regulations
- Take fire safety measures for your business premises
- Report a home business
- Apply for an All-in-one Permit for Physical Aspects for building activities
- Describe your business’s general terms and conditions
- Create your business accounts
- Check whether you need insurance
- Personal data processing
- Support from Dutch government organisations
Read all about the steps for setting up a business in the Netherlands in the checklist How to start a business in the Netherlands on Business.gov.nl.
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