Collaborating via a joint venture: how does it work?
A joint venture is a partnership in which two or more companies collaborate intensively in specific areas, but otherwise remain independent. You can structure this with a joint subsidiary...
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What is a consortium agreement and what does it contain?
A consortium agreement is a cooperation agreement for a temporary, joint project. In it, the participating parties define what they will carry out together, who contributes what, how decisions are made, who the...
4 fun facts for webshop owners
A webshop that sells to consumers must arrange four things properly: an order button that clearly states that payment is mandatory, a proper start to the 14-day cooling-off period, fair...
2021 is just around the corner: the most important legislative changes for entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs, significant changes to laws and regulations occur with some regularity, often effective January 1st. Important recurring themes include the gradual phasing out of the self-employment deduction, new rules regarding...
I do business with foreign companies: which law applies?
Which law applies when doing business abroad depends on many factors — but you can largely arrange it yourself. With a choice of law and a choice of forum in...
How do you deal with negative (fake) reviews about your company?
You can take action against unjustified or false negative reviews. A review that is demonstrably untrue, offensive, or misleading may be unlawful; you can then request removal from the platform and...
This is why you should always confirm an order in writing
An oral agreement is valid, but in the event of a dispute, you must be able to prove it — and that is often difficult without something in writing. That is why you confirm an assignment...
Who is authorized to sign on behalf of a company?
Not everyone is authorized to sign an agreement on behalf of a company. In the case of a sole proprietorship, this is the owner; in the case of a legal entity such as a BV, it is the authorized board of directors, or someone with a power of attorney....
How does the buyout scheme work and what do you need to know about it?
Under the buyout scheme, a major shareholder holding at least 95% of the shares can forcibly buy out the remaining minority shareholders via the Enterprise Chamber (Article 2:92a / 2:201a of the Dutch Civil Code). This allows you to...
GDPR considerations when offering e-books on your website
Offering a free e-book in exchange for an email address is permitted, but falls under the GDPR. Only ask for the data you really need (data minimization), be transparent about what you...
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