Articles about Entrepreneurship
Practical legal information for entrepreneurs. Read what to look out for, which steps are sensible, and when legal advice is necessary.
General Terms and Conditions for consumers and businesses
Entrepreneurship
November 30, 2023
If you sell to both consumers (B2C) and businesses (B2B), you need two sets of general terms and conditions: consumers are much better protected by law, meaning that some provisions directed at businesses may...
Have cancellation terms drawn up
Entrepreneurship
November 14, 2023
Cancellation policies stipulate the conditions under which a customer may cancel and what the (financial) consequences of doing so are. They protect you against arbitrary cancellations and provide clarity to both parties — but...
Freelancing: freedom, but not always happiness
Entrepreneurship
September 4, 2023
Freelancing offers freedom and opportunities, but it also comes with responsibilities and risks: you must view yourself as a business, manage your administration and taxes, and protect yourself with good contracts...
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...
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...
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...
Returns and damaged products: what to do as an entrepreneur?
Entrepreneurship
May 23, 2023
A consumer may return an online purchase free of charge and without reason within 14 days — that is a right, not a favor. If a return arrives damaged, then it depends...
What happens if a partner leaves a general partnership?
Entrepreneurship
April 20, 2023
If a partner withdraws from a general partnership, the partnership is in principle dissolved — unless the general partnership agreement contains a continuation clause allowing the remaining partners to continue. The conditions for withdrawal...
What do you need to arrange as a subcontractor?
Entrepreneurship
April 18, 2023
As a subcontractor, you carry out part of the work commissioned by the main contractor — and that is precisely why it is crucial to carefully check the agreement, because it...
Become a sales agent and act as an intermediary for suppliers
Entrepreneurship
April 17, 2023
As a sales agent, you act as an intermediary in your own home market for (foreign) suppliers: you establish contacts and sell their products, without having to purchase expensive inventory yourself or run significant risks....