Starting a business in the Netherlands
Ducth Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands
When you have decided to start up your own business in The Netherlands you first step is to register your company at the Chamber of Commerce. The main taks of the Chamber of Commerce is to provide entrepreneurs with up to date information and advice.
Many municipalities offer a startes subsidy which you can use for trainings and coachingsessions from Chamber of Commerce (KVK). For more information if your municipality participates in starters subsidy program please contact KVK in your region.
Dutch Chamber of Commerce registration
Chamber of Commerce registration in the Netherlands
After you have figured out the trading name for your business in The Netherland the legal form, the next step is to actually register your business in The Netherlands in the trade register of the Chamber of Commerce (KVK). Chamber of Commerce works together with the tax office (belastingdienst) and in a couple of days after Chamber of Commerceregistration you will receive per mail the VAT (BTW) number from the tax office.
During registration you will be asked for the following information:
Legal form
Trading name
Description of your activities
Your estimated turnover
Contracts
Contact details and address
Starting a Business business in The Netherlands in Ten Steps
Would you like to start your own business in The Netherlands?
A One-man business, for instance? Or a Partnership? Part-time or full-time? Make sure you are well-prepared. You will have many things to deal with. Our Ten-Step Plan (806 kb) will help you get started.
Seminar Starting your own business in The Netherlands
"Being prepared is the key to success!" Gathering information is a time-consuming task and it is vital to be sure that you have not overlooked anything. Want to make sure you don't miss a thing?
Attend the seminar" Starting a Business in The Netherlands" at the Chamber of commerce (KvK)
Trainings at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce
Trainings at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce organises the informative meetings for starters.
They cover the following topics (most if them in Dutch!):
Starting a business in The Netherlands (Dutch or English spoken)
Starting as a freelancer
Administration
Taxes
Marketing
Finance for starters
International payments
Networking for starting entrepreneurs
Social media
Start with import
Start with export
Overview of courses Chamber of Commerce
Contact if you need assistenace starting your own business
Find Chamber of Commerce 's Network meetings which are suitable for your business.
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