Articles about Entrepreneurship
Practical legal information for entrepreneurs. Read what to look out for, which steps are sensible, and when legal advice is necessary.
Watch out for strict rules at online auctions
Entrepreneurship
January 25, 2021
If you wish to start an online auction, consumer law continues to apply: it concerns a distance sale, with information obligations and, in principle, a 14-day cooling-off period. If you auction products...
Points of attention for those working professionally with animals
Entrepreneurship
January 19, 2021
Anyone who works professionally with animals — whether as an entrepreneur or a foundation — faces three main legal risks: liability for damage caused by animals, the lack of a proper adoption or rehoming agreement, and...
First aid for frequent returns: what can you do about it?
Entrepreneurship
January 12, 2021
You may not exclude consumers' right of withdrawal, but you can limit many returns: where necessary, refuse a notorious return customer in advance, charge return costs, exclude certain products...
Collaborating via a joint venture: how does it work?
Entrepreneurship
January 7, 2021
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...
What is a consortium agreement and what does it contain?
Entrepreneurship
January 5, 2021
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
Entrepreneurship
January 4, 2021
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
Entrepreneurship
December 28, 2020
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?
Blog
December 21, 2020
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?
Entrepreneurship
December 10, 2020
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
Entrepreneurship
November 30, 2020
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...