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Caution: ACM takes strict action against infringements of the right of withdrawal
Legal Affairs
7 December 2020
The ACM strictly enforces consumers' right of withdrawal. If you sell online to consumers, you must respect the fourteen-day cooling-off period, refund the full purchase amount including shipping costs, and may...
How does eviction protection work when renting commercial premises?
Contracts
December 3, 2020
After termination of the lease of commercial premises, the tenant sometimes enjoys eviction protection: he does not have to leave immediately. However, this statutory protection is limited and its extension is uncertain....
Two commotions regarding an apparently valid summary dismissal
Employment Matters
1 December 2020
A summary dismissal can fail, even if all conditions appear to be met. Even in the case of an immediate dismissal, the judge sometimes rules that the urgent cause is insufficient...
This is why you should always confirm an order in writing
Entrepreneurship
November 30, 2020
An oral agreement is valid, but in the event of a dispute, you must be able to prove it — and that is often difficult without something in writing. That is why you confirm an assignment...
Who is authorized to sign on behalf of a company?
Entrepreneurship
November 26, 2020
Not everyone is authorized to sign an agreement on behalf of a company. In the case of a sole proprietorship, this is the owner; in the case of a legal entity such as a BV, it is the authorized board of directors, or someone with a power of attorney....
How does the buyout scheme work and what do you need to know about it?
Blog
November 24, 2020
Under the buyout scheme, a major shareholder holding at least 95% of the shares can forcibly buy out the remaining minority shareholders via the Enterprise Chamber (Article 2:92a / 2:201a of the Dutch Civil Code). This allows you to...
From 2021, you can also set up a BV digitally
Blog
November 23, 2020
Nowadays, you can also incorporate a BV digitally, without physically visiting the notary. The notary remains involved and still plays a central role; only the physical...
Can you ban certain clothing, tattoos, or crazy hairstyles in the workplace?
Blog
November 19, 2020
You may, within limits, establish dress codes and restrict certain outward appearances in the workplace, based on your right to issue instructions (Article 7:660 of the Dutch Civil Code). However, the right to privacy and the...
GDPR considerations when offering e-books on your website
Entrepreneurship
November 17, 2020
Offering a free e-book in exchange for an email address is permitted, but falls under the GDPR. Only ask for the data you really need (data minimization), be transparent about what you...
This is what you need to know about statutory commercial interest on unpaid invoices
Entrepreneurship
November 16, 2020
The statutory commercial interest is the interest you may charge in a commercial transaction between businesses (or with the government) if your invoice is paid late (Article 6:119a of the Dutch Civil Code). That...