Doing business in Netherlands: Construction Permission
Obtain report on the soil conditions from soil researching company Agency: Soil Researching Company The soil on which a building is to be constructed should not be contaminated. If a…
Doing business in Netherlands: Property Registration
Notary conducts a title search at the Land Registry Agency: Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency According to Dutch Civil Code it is mandatory to hire a civil law notary…
Doing business in Netherlands: Immigration Application
Visa Types Setting up business – MVV, Residence Permit and Work Permit (TWV) In order to set up and to carry on a business, a residence permit is required…
Doing business in Netherlands: Employment Regulations
Employment Regulations Employment law in the Netherlands is not contained under a single law. Instead it is governed by statutory regulations codified in (among other laws) the Dutch Civil Code,…
Doing business in Netherlands: Taxation and Payroll
Tax Figures Income Tax Rates Expats working in Holland may be able to qualify for the ‘30% ruling’. It enables an employer to pay an employee a tax free-allowance of…
Doing business in Netherlands: Business Formation
Check the company name for appropriateness and validity Agency: Chamber of Commerce As of July 2011, the Chamber of Commerce no longer carries out trade names searches. However, parties themselves…