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Dutch government & businesses increasingly accept cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency has gained significant attention during the past decade, mostly due to the high changeability of the market, which can also prove to be very profitable if you know what you are doing. Cryptos are intended as an alternative means of payment for regular (digital) money. You can pay in many webshops with cryptocurrency, plus […]
Registering your company with the Dutch Tax Authorities: all you need to know
If you want to set up a Dutch business, you will have to register your company with multiple governmental organizations such as the Dutch Chamber of Commerce and the Dutch Tax Authorities as well. It’s best to be prepared for registration, since you will have to provide a lot of documents and information in order […]
Start a life science company in the Netherlands
If you would like to invest time and money in the life science sector, the Netherlands offers a very innovative and stimulating base to expand your knowledge and expertise. The life science sector is continually growing and evolving in the country, due to numerous interesting interdepartmental collaborations, as well as many other sectors benefiting from […]
Do you need a tax accountant for your business in the Netherlands?
If you are an ex-pat starting your own business, it is probable that you will have lots of questions about the tax implications. Questions will certainly arise, such as what is the right kind of legal entity to, a BV or is the “eenmanszaak” or sole trader/one-person business) a more suitable option? You may well […]
Starting Recruitment business Netherlands
Finding work as an ex-pat in the Netherlands can be hard. Starting your own recruitment agency is one answer to the problem, whether it's aimed at locals or internationals. To start an employment agency, you need clients and temporary workers. But there are also many other practical matters that come your way. Read our guide […]
The benefits of being Xero certified: simplify your online administration
Since the start of e-commerce and a continually growing amount of online businesses, the various innovative options for handling an online administration have been booming as well. One of these successful software companies is named Xero: an online administration solution that offers easily accessible accounting software for entrepreneurs all over the world. Especially online webshops […]
Checklist for closing down your Netherlands small business
You can always quit your business or cease trading. You do not need permission for this. There is a lot to consider with company closure (also called liquidation). But what rules and permits will you have to deal with? What are the tax implications? What should you do with your registration in the Trade Register […]
Hiring staff in the Netherlands: information for foreign business owners
If you have ambitions to start a Dutch company, chances are you might also have to hire employees. Of course this depends a lot on the type of business you choose. For example; if you open an e-commerce business, you might be able to take care of all business activities yourself, or with the help […]
Inheritance Tax in the Netherlands: Rates, Rules & Exemptions (2025)
What is the inheritance tax in the Netherlands?In the Netherlands, inheritance tax applies to the worldwide assets of a deceased person who was a Dutch resident at the time of death. Tax rates range from 10% to 40%, depending on the relationship between the beneficiary and the deceased and the value of the inheritance. Spouses […]
The Netherlands in favor of eliminating tax havens
During the past decade, there has been an emphasis on eliminating tax avoidance by multinational corporations in the Netherlands. Due to the many benefits the country provides in terms of tax reduction opportunities, it became a tax haven for enormous oversees multinationals that abuse these rules for one single purpose: tax avoidance. Since every company […]
How to start a Bol.com partner company in the Netherlands
A lot of entrepreneurs all over the world choose to start an affiliate company. International multinationals such as Amazon.com have proven to be a very effective and safe method of earning an income, whilst not being subject to some of the risks that starting an entirely new company can entail. In the Netherlands Bol.com has […]
Information about starting a franchise company in the Netherlands
Do you have certain ambitions about starting a company oversees? Then the Netherlands definitely proves to be a very attractive and competitive destination. Whilst some potential entrepreneurs have very detailed and personalized business plans and ideas, some others might have a harder time coming up with a fitting goal or business idea. In such cases, […]
