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The statutory commercial interest is the interest you may charge in a commercial transaction between businesses (or with the government) if your invoice is paid late (Article 6:119a of the Dutch Civil Code). That...

The Franchise Act has fundamentally changed the franchise landscape. It grants franchisees new rights on four main points: a pre-contractual duty to provide information, a right of consent regarding significant changes, a goodwill arrangement, and limits to the...

The Franchise Act provides franchisees with robust protection, with new rules at both the beginning and the end of the franchise relationship. Two key points: an extensive pre-contractual duty to provide information with a cooling-off period, and strict limits...

If a counterparty fails to deliver or delivers defectively, you must lodge a complaint in a timely manner. The statutory duty to complain (Article 6:89 of the Dutch Civil Code, and in the case of sales Article 7:23 of the Dutch Civil Code) stipulates that you, within a reasonable time...

You may compare yourself to competitors on your website or in advertising, but only within strict rules (Article 6:194a of the Dutch Civil Code). The comparison must, among other things, be objective, not misleading and not...

The private limited company offers limited liability, but directors cannot always hide behind that. In the event of improper management or negligent conduct, they may be held personally liable — towards the company, in...

Intellectual property is a collective term for various rights, each protected in its own way. Some, such as copyright, arise automatically; for others, such as trademarks and patents, you must...

With dropshipping, you build a webshop while a supplier delivers directly to your customer. Attractive, because you don't have to purchase inventory — but legally you are simply the...

A term sheet (also known as a conditions list) is a negotiation document in which you outline the key conditions of an investment or acquisition. It is usually largely non-binding, but a good...

As a minor, you can start your own business, but because minors are legally incapable of acting, you need permission from your parents or guardian for many legal transactions. With that permission, you can...