1. Recognition of Your Profession
In The Netherlands, some professions are regulated. You need a recognised qualification to start a business within these fields.
2. Select the legal form for your business
Don’t forget the legal stuff! The legal structure you choose will determine your business’s debt and tax obligations.
3. Choose a name and register your business at the KVK
Time to get your name out there! Register your business with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK). You need to select a business name and summarise all the awesome stuff your business will be doing.
4. Register at the tax office
Get registered asap so you can get VAT deductions on all your investments from the start. You can find more information about what taxes you have to pay at the Dutch Tax Office (Belastingdienst).
5. Get a business account
Give me the money baby! To legally earn money in The Netherlands you need a business account. With bunq you can have one in 5 minutes and start earning those $$$.
Pro Tip: Look up nuffic.nl for more information.
