Articles about Entrepreneurship
Practical legal information for entrepreneurs. Read what to look out for, which steps are sensible, and when legal advice is necessary.
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...
What is chain liability and how do you manage the risk?
Entrepreneurship
September 28, 2021
Chain liability (Chain Liability Act, Wka) makes a contractor liable for payroll taxes failed to be remitted by their subcontractor. Through outsourcing, a chain is created in which every link is liable for the payment...
The purchase option: an irrevocable right to buy
Entrepreneurship
September 13, 2021
A purchase option is an irrevocable right to buy something in the future at a predetermined price and conditions. The holder may exercise the right, but is not required to do so...
What is a barter agreement and why do I need it?
Entrepreneurship
August 30, 2021
A barter agreement is a framework agreement in which two organizations record agreements for bartering: they do not pay each other with money, but with products or services (including cryptocurrencies, which are not legal tender...
What is a pledge agreement and why do I need it?
Entrepreneurship
August 24, 2021
A pledge agreement (pledge deed) establishes a right of pledge on goods, so that in the event of default, a creditor is paid from the proceeds of those goods before other creditors. It can be a possessory pledge (the...
My partner wants to help in my business. How do I arrange this?
Entrepreneurship
August 17, 2021
If you wish to have your partner work in your business, there are three main forms: as an employee (with an employment contract and payroll taxes), as a co-owner, or as a voluntarily contributing partner with a disability...