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Practical legal information for entrepreneurs. Read what to look out for, which steps are sensible, and when legal advice is necessary.
Take into account strict rules for giveaways on social media
Entrepreneurship
February 8, 2022
A giveaway on social media is great for your reach, but it is subject to rules. It often involves a promotional game of chance, for which a code of conduct applies with requirements regarding transparency and...
The death of a business partner does not have to be the end of a general partnership
Entrepreneurship
January 25, 2022
The death of a partner does not automatically mean the end of a general partnership. By default, the general partnership is dissolved upon death, but with a continuation clause in the general partnership agreement, the remaining...
Choosing a webshop name: these tips will help you on the right track
Entrepreneurship
January 11, 2022
A good webshop name makes you findable and builds reputation, but choose it carefully. Investigate beforehand whether the name is still available as a trade name, trademark, and domain, so that you do not...
What is mediation and how does it work?
Entrepreneurship
December 28, 2021
Mediation is a form of conflict resolution in which an impartial, independent mediator helps the parties reach an agreement together, without a judge. It is voluntary, confidential, and often cheaper and...
The five most beautiful legal blunders by companies that you know too
Entrepreneurship
December 23, 2021
Five high-profile legal blunders by well-known companies, each with a clear lesson: bol.com transferred over 750,000 euros to scammers after a whaling email and had to pay Brabantia after all; at Allekabels.nl, leaks...
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...