Articles about Entrepreneurship
Practical legal information for entrepreneurs. Read what to look out for, which steps are sensible, and when legal advice is necessary.
Placing freelancers with companies as an intermediary
Entrepreneurship
November 25, 2022
If, as an intermediary, you place freelancers with companies by accepting the assignment yourself and passing it on, you are both an intermediary and a contracting party. This entails additional responsibilities:...
Mediating for freelancers as an agency
Entrepreneurship
November 25, 2022
If you act as an intermediary between companies and self-employed professionals, you bring parties together without performing the assignment yourself. Document the mediation in a clear agreement, let...
Working on a leased commercial space: what about the tenant?
Entrepreneurship
November 17, 2022
A landlord may not simply impose work on a leased business premises: the tenant is entitled to the peaceful enjoyment of the leased property. However, the tenant must tolerate urgent work (article...
Booksellers must use a fixed book price
Entrepreneurship
November 1, 2022
If you sell books, you may not freely determine the price. The Fixed Book Price Act requires you to apply the fixed price set by the publisher for Dutch...
Cosmetics chain discriminates with makeup guidelines for women
Entrepreneurship
October 11, 2022
As an employer, you may set dress and appearance regulations, and sometimes make a distinction between men and women. However, this must be objectively justified. A make-up requirement for women only can be prohibited...
Starting as a hospitality entrepreneur: these legal matters you need to arrange
Entrepreneurship
September 1, 2022
If you start a hospitality business, in addition to entrepreneurship, there is a great deal of legal paperwork involved: permits, food safety, staff, rent, and sound general terms and conditions. Where there is hospitality, there are also rules. A...
The transitional period under the Franchise Act is almost over: time for action!
Entrepreneurship
August 29, 2022
Since 2021, the Franchise Act has imposed requirements on franchise agreements, including existing contracts. The transitional period for elements such as the goodwill arrangement, the right of consent, and the non-compete clause has expired. Does your...
You can perfectly well dissolve a foundation yourself
Entrepreneurship
August 23, 2022
In many cases, you can arrange the dissolution of a foundation yourself. The board adopts a dissolution resolution in accordance with the articles of association, after which the assets are settled (liquidation). If the foundation no longer has any assets,...
Webshops and pay later: absolutely mandatory?
Entrepreneurship
August 18, 2022
A webshop may request prepayment, but may not require a consumer to pay the full purchase price in advance. Pursuant to Article 7:26 paragraph 2 of the Dutch Civil Code, a consumer cannot be...
Hosting service providers: comply with the new TOI regulation
Entrepreneurship
August 1, 2022
If you offer hosting services, you must comply with the Online Terrorist Content Regulation. One of the core obligations: terrorist content reported to you via a removal order must be...