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Starting a Business in The Hague

A long road to business success

Those of you thinking about going into business for yourselves must realise the road to success is long and difficult. Qualities essential to embarking on such a journey are the ability to respond positively to changes and to ...

Last modified: 3 November 2011 - Overview

Administration

You are obliged by law to record any and all financial implications for your business in a systematic administration. It is also useful to keep a proper financial administration as this enables you to have a wealth of busines ...

Last modified: 3 November 2011 - Overview

Chamber of Commerce

The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce manages the trade register. The Chamber's other tasks are to provide Dutch entrepreneurs with information, stimulate regional trade & industry and advise local and regional government.

Last modified: 3 November 2011

Corporate Tax

The Netherlands has signed treaties with more than 60 countries around the world to emphasise its commitment to international and bilateral commerce.

Last modified: 3 November 2011

Finances

When describing how to finance investments, a distinction is made between owner’s capital and borrowed capital:

Last modified: 3 November 2011 - Overview

General requirements

A few general requirements must be met before starting a business:

Last modified: 3 November 2011 - Overview

Hiring employees

If you hire any employees, you must register at the Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen (UWV). Since 1 January 2002 the UWV has been the organisation responsible for employees’ insurances.

Last modified: 3 November 2011 - Overview

Insurance for a new business

Anyone starting a new business takes risks. To an extent, these risks can be insured.

Last modified: 9 February 2012 - Overview

ICP

International Community Platform (ICP)

The ICP is a meeting place for international employers and service providers in the Greater The Hague region. Together they take action to improve the quality of life on topics relevant for international employees arriving in ...

Last modified: 3 November 2011

Graph

International The Hague: facts and figures

Facts and figures about International The Hague compiled from the 2008 Decisio report and the Municipality of The Hague.

Last modified: 3 November 2011 - Overview

See also:

  • Chinese mayors academy to The Hague
  • New Metropoolpas for The Hague and Rotterdam
  • Most successful year for WFIA
  • Metropoolregio opens office
  • NES Global opens office in The Hague