Self Employment
Self-employment or running your own
small business can prove an attractive
alternative to being employed by an
organisation and generally, there
is a very supportive climate for small/starting
businesses in The Netherlands.
Several organisations, including the
Kamer van Koophandel (Dutch Chamber
of Commerce) and the Belastingsdienst
(Tax Office) can provide free or low
cost start up advice, and have offices
all over the Netherlands. You should
contact both organisations direct
to arrange an appointment with an
adviser.. All advisers generally speak
English and Dutch.
Kamer van Koophandel (Dutch
Chamber of Commerce)
Koningskade 30
2596 AA Den Haag
Tel: 070 328 7100
www.kvk.nl
Belastingsdienst
Stationsplein 75
2515 BX Den Haag
Tel: 0800 - 0543
www.belastingdienst.nl
Other organisations offer help, support
and training to entrepreneurs and
may charge a fee for their services.
They are, however, very useful in
terms of networking support and some
provide access to office facilities
for small businesses,
These organisations are:
Women’s Business Initiative
A new initiative which began in 2005.
The goal of The Women’s Business
Initiative is to promote the inclusion
of women in the professional world
by identifying and removing barriers
that prevent their full participation.
Laan Copes van Cattenburch 86
2585 GE Den Haag
Tel: 070 3588557
info@womensbusinessinitiative.net
www.womensbusinessinitiative.net
Webster University, Citation
in Entrepreneurship
Webster University, in Leiden,
offer a programme for entrepreneurs
www.webster.nl
entrepreneur@webster.nl
Other Useful Websites
The following list gives some useful
websites to check out when thinking
of starting up your own business.
The Careers & Development team can discuss your
plans further with you if you like.
www.expatax.nl
A good starting point for information
on self employment. The site includes
information on making a business plan,
taxes, accommodation, insurance etc.
There is information about Freelancing,
and setting up a business in the Netherlands.
www.setupcompany.nl
Another useful and more in-depth site.
Runs through incorporation procedure,
what you need to supply civil notary
law with and requirements for a ‘Certificate
of no Objection’ You can read
about what it costs to set up a company,
what the notary will do for you, what
the tax number and social security
registration entail and more.
loshetop.leidenuniv.nl
Site in Dutch contains a lot of interesting
links. The University of Leiden offers
a course for women who want to start
their own business in ICT.
www.belastingdienst.nl
Site with all the information
you need when starting up your own
business.
www.denhaag.nl
You will find all kind of information, including general requirements, on starting up your own business in The Hague. This site contains information issued by the municipality of The Hague
www.abnamro.nl
ABN AMRO Bank is one of the major
banks in the Netherlands. On their
Dutch site you will find information
on starting up your own business.
They do organize special evenings
for starters, where you can get more
information.
www.rabobank.nl
Rabobank is also one of the major
banks in the Netherlands. Like ABN
AMRO they do have a lot of information
for starting entrepreneurs.
Tax Advisers
One important aspect when
considering becoming self-employed
is to contact an accountant or tax
adviser. The Careers & Development team has details
of companies in The Hague area.
Please note that how to set- up your
own business, including one time professional
tax-advice on the implications of
running a business or being self-employed
in The Netherlands is covered under
the PDP scheme, see Financial
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