Articles about Entrepreneurship
Practical legal information for entrepreneurs. Read what to look out for, which steps are sensible, and when legal advice is necessary.
Taxes for entrepreneurs: what changes on January 1, 2022
Entrepreneurship
December 16, 2021
As of January 1, 2022, significant tax changes took place for entrepreneurs: a minimal reduction in the income tax rate, a multi-year phase-out of the self-employment deduction, a more favorable environmental investment deduction (MIA),...
How much cooling-off period is my customer entitled to?
Entrepreneurship
December 7, 2021
For a purchase made remotely or outside the retail premises (online, by telephone, or at the door), a consumer almost always has a 14-day cooling-off period, starting upon delivery. Do you inform the consumer...
The customer refuses to pay, but postponing the delivery? Not a chance…
Entrepreneurship
November 22, 2021
If your customer fails to pay, you may suspend your delivery or service subject to conditions (the right of suspension): the claim must be due and payable, performance must still be possible, and there must be sufficient connection...
Explained: how to start a charity in the Netherlands
Entrepreneurship
November 16, 2021
If you want to start a charitable organization, you usually establish a foundation. You do this at a notary, with articles of association that include, among other things, the purpose, the board, and the...
LinkedIn must repost profile due to vague terms of use
Entrepreneurship
November 4, 2021
A platform may take action against unwanted content, but must clearly state in its terms of use what is and is not allowed — and, when intervening, explain specifically what the problem is. LinkedIn...
May I share a newspaper article about my company?
Entrepreneurship
November 2, 2021
You may not simply share a newspaper article about your company as a screenshot or scan on social media: the article is protected by copyright, and public reproduction is not permitted without permission. What...
Buying doesn't break a lease, but sometimes it does a little
Entrepreneurship
October 20, 2021
The rule “sale does not break lease” protects the tenant: if the landlord sells the property, the buyer automatically becomes the new landlord and is bound by the existing lease agreement....
Think about business succession in good time
Entrepreneurship
October 18, 2021
Think about your business succession in good time: you can sell your company (via a share transfer or an asset and liability transaction), gift it in whole or in part (often tax-efficient thanks to the business succession scheme), or...
What do I need to arrange for chair rental?
Entrepreneurship
October 14, 2021
For chair rental (for example, a hairdresser or pedicurist renting a chair in your salon), you need more than just a rental agreement: it is a far-reaching collaboration. Document the agreements...
Starting as a crypto broker: this is what you need to know about registration
Entrepreneurship
October 4, 2021
Anyone active as a crypto broker or provider of custodial wallets in the Netherlands is required to register with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Without that registration, storing or exchanging...