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5 reasons why acquiring a business is particularly interesting
Entrepreneurship
June 26, 2023
Acquiring an existing business is often less risky than starting from scratch: you immediately benefit from an established reputation, a proven business model, stable cash flow, experienced staff, and opportunities for...
The 5 limits of the non-compete clause
Employment Matters
June 22, 2023
A non-compete clause protects your company, but is not valid without limitation: it has limits regarding validity, duration, geography, type of work, and type of employer. A clause that is too broad or poorly substantiated holds...
Residual stock upon termination of a distribution agreement
Contracts
June 20, 2023
At the end of a distribution or license agreement, the big question is: what happens to the remaining stock? Are you allowed to sell it, must you return it, or destroy it? Without...
What do I need to arrange when a volunteer comes?
Employment Matters
19 June 2023
If you welcome a new volunteer, arrange four things: a volunteer agreement, safe working conditions, a (tax-free) allowance, and compliance with the GDPR. Volunteers are indispensable to many associations, but engaging...
Dropshipping for entrepreneurs: the legal do's and don'ts
Entrepreneurship
June 15, 2023
With dropshipping, you sell products that you do not keep in stock yourself: the supplier ships directly to your customer. It is a legal and efficient model, but you remain as...
The charm of working under the tropical sun: a good idea from a legal perspective too?
Employment Matters
13 June 2023
An employee working from abroad sounds attractive, but legally there is a lot involved: working conditions, tax implications, data privacy in non-EU countries, and the rules surrounding secondment. As an employer, you keep...
From self-employed to private limited company: discover the benefits and possibilities
Entrepreneurship
June 12, 2023
Switching from a self-employed professional to a private limited company can be done in three ways: an asset-liability transaction, a taxable contribution, or a tax-free contribution. Such a transition can offer benefits, such as reduced personal liability, tax optimization, and...
Rent adjustment: what tenants and landlords need to know
Blog
June 8, 2023
In principle, the rent may increase annually in line with inflation, usually via an indexation clause linked to the CBS price index — but separate rules determined by the government apply to social housing....
Business credit has been terminated by the bank: what now?
Blog
June 6, 2023
A bank may not simply terminate your business credit: it has a duty of care and must observe good reasons as well as a reasonable period of notice. Even if the credit agreement contains a termination clause, can...
This is why you do (or do not) need a management agreement
Blog
June 5, 2023
A management agreement formalizes the arrangements between a company and a director or manager in charge — usually as a contract for services, not an employment contract. That provides flexibility...