Articles about Entrepreneurship
Practical legal information for entrepreneurs. Read what to look out for, which steps are sensible, and when legal advice is necessary.
From hobby to trade: paying tax on Marktplaats sales?
Entrepreneurship
February 4, 2025
Due to the European DAC7 directive, online platforms such as Marktplaats and Vinted must report seller data to the Tax and Customs Administration. This reporting does not automatically mean that you have to pay tax: that...
This is why a good product photography agreement is crucial
Entrepreneurship
January 30, 2025
Good product photography sells, but without proper agreements, you run a legal risk. The photos are protected by the photographer's copyright. In a product photography agreement, you specify what use you are permitted to make...
Landlords must be alert to criminal use of commercial premises
Entrepreneurship
December 19, 2024
The number of commercial premises used for criminal activities — from drug production to storage — is increasing. For landlords, this entails significant risks: damage to the property, but also...
Customer allocation and the consequences under the Competition Act
Entrepreneurship
November 7, 2024
Customer sharing — whereby competitors agree to leave each other's customers or markets alone — is prohibited under the Competition Act. Such an agreement distorts the fair functioning of the market. Anyone participating in it risks...
Discover the best way to secure a slogan
Entrepreneurship
October 10, 2024
A catchy slogan distinguishes your brand, but how do you protect it against copying? The strongest route is usually trademark registration. Additionally, a creative slogan can be protected by copyright. Each route has...
Building trust with a transparent review policy
Blog
September 26, 2024
Reviews help customers choose and build trust — but only if they are authentic. With a transparent review policy, you show that your reviews are real and honest...
Is it time to switch from a sole proprietorship to a BV?
Entrepreneurship
June 11, 2024
Switching from a sole proprietorship to a BV is beneficial as soon as your profit is structurally high enough for a tax advantage, you have sales plans, or you want to grow with staff, real estate...
Freelancers and recruitment agencies: a perfect match
Entrepreneurship
May 23, 2024
An intermediary agency matches freelancers with clients, whereby the freelancer enters into a contract directly with the client and also has an intermediary agreement with the agency. This offers more assignments and fewer...
Professional liability and the importance of good insurance
Entrepreneurship
March 7, 2024
Professional liability is the responsibility for damage caused by an error in your professional work — such as incorrect advice or an error in a design or calculation. Professional liability insurance covers that...
Obtaining an exemption from the ban on plastic disposables in the hospitality industry
Entrepreneurship
February 20, 2024
Since January 1, 2024, the hospitality industry is no longer permitted to offer disposable plastic packaging, cutlery, and cups for on-site consumption. If you still wish to continue using disposable plastics, this is only possible...