There are many reasons to start your Dutch company. Starting your Dutch company can be difficult, because there are many things that you should take into account. In order to make sure that your start will be one of the best starts you can wish, we guide you through the whole process. From the idea until the end, in order to make sure that you can start your Dutch company whenever you want and also to make sure that the requirements for starting the Dutch company are crystal clear.
How do you start a Dutch company?
In order to be able to start your own company, you have to be sure that you know what important things are to take into account. Which legal form will you choose? Are you willing to work together or are you willing to work with another person? The NV or the BV, which one suits you best? There is only one way to find out and that is to find information about the different legal forms. But first, how do you start a Dutch company? To be able to start up a business, you must first make sure that you can stay in The Netherlands (yes, in Dutch we say ‘an open door’, but it is very important. If you are not from the European Union or from an EEA country, you will need to apply for a provisional residence permit. In some cases, a work permit is also good enough. The topic we just introduced, the legal form. Once you have ensured that you can reside and work in the Netherlands, you need to decide which legal form you want for your company. It is very important to choose a structure with the rightful, because it determines the liability for the business debts (your business debts!) and also your tax obligations.
What are Dutch legal forms of businesses?
Want to start your Dutch company? It is then good to know that there are many Dutch legal forms of businesses. We have listed here below what the legal forms are, what kind of legal forms you can choose.
- Eenmanszaak: One person business
- Vennootschap onder firma (VOF): General partnership
- Maatschap: professional partnership
- Commanditaire vennootschap: limited partnership
It does really matter what kind of legal form you are going to choose. In these legal forms, you and your private assets are, in most cases, protected from the debts of your business. When you have decided what type of company you want to start, or if you want to start your Dutch company in general, you need to register this company with the KvK. That is the Kamer van Koophandel: it is the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. One of the most important and obligatory things are that you will need to select a business name. So do you want to start your Dutch company? Think about your company name, as soon as possible! If you have more questions regarding the start of your Dutch company, do not hesitate to ask them. We are here for you, always.
