The Netherlands’ business climate and strategic location make it one of the best countries for business

 

The Netherlands, also known as the “gateway to Europe,” is the most competitive economy according to the WEF Competitiveness Index in Europe and one of the best countries for business investment in the world. With just over 17 million inhabitants, our country is small but full of innovation. Our nation has a lot going for it. A great location, extremely well-connected, and a highly educated and skilled workforce, make the Netherlands an attractive place for business.

The Netherlands: a well-connected business location

The Netherlands is strategically located on continental Europe with access to 170 million consumers within 500 km and 244 million consumers within 1,000 km. This means that major European economies, like Germany, the United Kingdom., France, are all within a day’s reach. In addition to physical connectivity, the Netherlands is a digital frontrunner and has the highest broadband penetration per capita in the world, which means companies can stay connected online or in person. Add to that the Netherlands’ stable and pro-business climate and it’s no wonder why it’s known as an ideal basefor companies looking to expand into Europe.

Fostering a growth environment for international companies

Collaboration is in the Dutch DNA. The Dutch take a unique, quadruple-helix approach to collaboration, involving participation from businesses, knowledge institutions, government and citizens. Together, we create a dynamic location where foreign companies can also innovate and excel – and that’s exactly what’s happening. According to the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2019, the Netherlands ranks in the top five countries for innovation.

In addition, companies seeking an English-speaking workforce have come to the right place. 90% of the Dutch population is fluent in English and a higher percentage speaks German and French than their counterparts elsewhere.

The Netherlands’ education system produces some of the best graduates in Europe. In tandem with top education, quality of life is high in the Netherlands, with several cities recognized for their liveability. When you pair a high quality of life with an outstanding education system, it’s no wonder why both international companies and their employees find a great new home in the Netherlands.

 Source: https://investinholland.com/why-invest/about-the-netherlands/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=linkedin_company&utm_medium=Netherlands%20Foreign%20Investment%20Agency

Feel free to contact me for immigration advice

 

Interessant artikel? Deel het eens met uw netwerk en help mee met het verspreiden van de bekendheid van dit blog. Er staan wellicht nog meer artikelen op dit weblog die u zullen boeien. Kijk gerust eens rond. Zelf graag wat willen plaatsen? Mail dan webmaster@vreemdelingenrecht.com In verband met geldwolven die denken geld te kunnen claimen op krantenartikelen die op een blog als deze worden geplaatst maar na meestal een dag voor de krantenlezers aan leeswaardigheid hebben ingeboet terwijl wij vreemdelingenrecht specialisten ze soms wel nog jaren gebruiken om er een kopie van te maken voor een zaak ga ik over tot het plaatsen van alleen het eerste stukje. Ja ik weet het: de kans dat u doorklikt is geringer dan wanneer het hele artikel hier staat en een kopie van het orgineel maken handig kan zijn voor uw zaak. Wilt u zelf wat overnemen van dit weblog. Dat mag. Zet er alleen even een link bij naar het desbetreffende artikel zodat mensen niet alleen dat wat u knipt en plakt kunnen lezen maar dat ook kunnen doen in de context. «Enjoyed this post? Never miss out on future posts by following us. Click here

Kijk ook eens op dit reisblog: https://www.europevisitandvisa.com/

Kijk ook eens op dit boekenblog bijvoorbeeld voor: The invasion of the last free kingdom of Sri Lanka - And the love of a girl for an elephant - Review of "The Elephant Keeper's daughter"
http://www.dutchysbookreviewsandfreebooks.com/2021/02/the-invasion-of-last-free-kingdom-of.html

The practical implications of a no-deal Brexit for British citizens travelling to the EU

I can recommend this article from Free Movement:

Free Movement:The practical implications of a no-deal Brexit for British citizens travelling to the EU https://www.freemovement.org.uk/the-practical-implications-of-a-no-deal-brexit-for-british-citizens-travelling-to-the-eu/

However I discovered two mistakes: According to the writer in case a visa will be required, business people would not be able to work in a Schengenstate while visiting.

" If the EU were to impose visas, even if only for short stays, UK business visitors would be among the most affected. The limited period of stay (in many cases as short as five days), the restricted scope of permitted activities, and in particular the frequent need to apply for a visa will cause many British business travellers considerable trouble.

A business short-stay visa does not permit one to remain in the Schengen area for more than three months, to establish a business, trade or profession, to make business deals, to recruit, to train or carry out other work-related activities."

However even when a visa would not be required - like it is not for people from Canada for instance - the business traveller is also not allowed to work during that visa free period as getting caught will cancel  that period immediatly.

On the other hand negotiations, seminars etc. are exactly what you are allowed to do when visiting on a business visa or during a visa free period.


Interessant artikel? Deel het eens met uw netwerk en help mee met het verspreiden van de bekendheid van dit blog. Er staan wellicht nog meer artikelen op dit weblog die u zullen boeien. Kijk gerust eens rond. Zelf graag wat willen plaatsen? Mail dan webmaster@vreemdelingenrecht.com In verband met geldwolven die denken geld te kunnen claimen op krantenartikelen die op een blog als deze worden geplaatst maar na meestal een dag voor de krantenlezers aan leeswaardigheid hebben ingeboet terwijl wij vreemdelingenrecht specialisten ze soms wel nog jaren gebruiken om er een kopie van te maken voor een zaak ga ik over tot het plaatsen van alleen het eerste stukje. Ja ik weet het: de kans dat u doorklikt is geringer dan wanneer het hele artikel hier staat en een kopie van het orgineel maken handig kan zijn voor uw zaak. Wilt u zelf wat overnemen van dit weblog. Dat mag. Zet er alleen even een link bij naar het desbetreffende artikel zodat mensen niet alleen dat wat u knipt en plakt kunnen lezen maar dat ook kunnen doen in de context. Subscribe to Vreemdelingenrecht.com blog by Email

Starting a business in Amsterdam event (ook handig voor een statushouder om eens te gaan luisteren)

Many people dream of starting up their own business. And as start-up capital of Europe, Amsterdam is a great place to do it. However, navigating the various rules and regulations of tax and business law in the Netherlands can be tricky for international residents – especially if you don’t speak the language.
With that in mind, the Kamer van Koophandel (KvK, Chamber of Commerce) and IN Amsterdam have teamed up to offer a FREE informational session in English about starting a business in the Netherlands. The afternoon event will feature talks from IN Amsterdam and KvK representatives about the issues you need to be aware of when starting your own company - including information about different business types, taxes, international businesses, visa issues and services available to help you achieve your goals.
There will also be ample opportunity for you to ask questions, and meet other international residents here in Amsterdam. To allow enough time for questions and discussion, places at this event are strictly limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.
Due to its popularity, this will become a recurring event, with several sessions throughout the year. If you’d like to attend the next session, simply fill in the form below. You can also read about starting a business in Amsterdam and peruse the guide to going freelance.

More info here:  https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/our-network/in-amsterdam/international-newcomers/starting-a-business-in-the-netherlands



Interessant artikel? Deel het eens met uw netwerk en help mee met het verspreiden van de bekendheid van dit blog. Er staan wellicht nog meer artikelen op dit weblog die u zullen boeien. Kijk gerust eens rond. Zelf graag wat willen plaatsen? Mail dan webmaster@vreemdelingenrecht.com In verband met geldwolven die denken geld te kunnen claimen op krantenartikelen die op een blog als deze worden geplaatst maar na meestal een dag voor de krantenlezers aan leeswaardigheid hebben ingeboet terwijl wij vreemdelingenrecht specialisten ze soms wel nog jaren gebruiken om er een kopie van te maken voor een zaak ga ik over tot het plaatsen van alleen het eerste stukje. Ja ik weet het: de kans dat u doorklikt is geringer dan wanneer het hele artikel hier staat en een kopie van het orgineel maken handig kan zijn voor uw zaak. Wilt u zelf wat overnemen van dit weblog. Dat mag. Zet er alleen even een link bij naar het desbetreffende artikel zodat mensen niet alleen dat wat u knipt en plakt kunnen lezen maar dat ook kunnen doen in de context. Subscribe to Vreemdelingenrecht.com blog by Email

Improved access to the Dutch labour market

From April 1, 2017, highly skilled migrants, scientific researchers and students have gained broader access to the Dutch labour market. Now, the employment status on their residence card includes the possibility to work as a self-employed person. Scientific researchers are free on the labour market; meaning they can accept work in paid employment, next to their position as a researcher.

Making use of the self-employed option

If you want to make use of the self-employment option, you do not have to apply for a new residence card first. You can go to the Chamber of Commerce directly to register your company. Just keep in mind that the conditions for the residence permit as a highly skilled migrant, scientific researcher or student have not changed and you still need to comply with them - your employment or studies may not be negatively affected by your business activities.

This newly gained access to the labour market as an entrepreneur, and for scientific researchers as an employee as well, can prove useful if at some point you wish or need to change (the purpose of) your residence permit.

Increased chances

If you are able to set up a running business next to your work or studies, and you find yourself having to change your permit or wanting to commit yourself to your business full-time, your chances of successfully applying for a residence permit based on self-employment increase somewhat.

Scoring system

A residence permit based on self-employment is difficult to obtain. All applications, save for some exceptions, are reviewed based on a scoring system. This scoring system consists of three categories:

• You as an entrepreneur (education, work and entrepreneurial experience in the Netherlands).
• Your business plan (organisation, market potential, financial plan).
• Investments and job creation.

You will only be issued a residence permit based on self-employment if your plans obtain the minimum score.
The scoring system relies heavily on your financial plan, so you may have more of a chance if you pay extra attention to it. It adds a great deal to your financial plan’s credibility if you already have a running business with several assignments, as well as financial statements showing an increase in activity and revenue.

Building your network

Even if you do not opt for a permit based on self-employment, either because your company is not yet sustainable enough or you do not want to be an entrepreneur full-time, you can use this opportunity to establish your own company to build a network in the Netherlands and abroad.
If you have any questions about the new employment status or the application procedure for a residence permit based on self-employment, kindly contact us for more information and advice:

• Telephone: +31 (0)20 752 32 00
• Email: info@everaert.nl

Hier gevonden: https://www.iamexpat.nl/expat-info/dutch-expat-news/improved-access-dutch-labour-market

******************************************************

Wellicht is mijn boekenblog ook interessant:

This is a novel  what we call in The Netherlands a "streekroman" - a traditional family chronicle set in a rural area in an era in the past. Not my normal pick in novels. But I was attracted by the cover of the book.

The book is written by a German author and is set mostly in a small village Gönningen in the south of Germany around 1850 but some parts take place in Odessa and in the Dutch bulb growing area. The village is famous for it's seed trading. The men and also many women of the village travel all over Europe to sell vegetable and flower seeds to farmers and estates.

More:  http://dutchysbookreviews.blogspot.nl/2017/08/review-of-seed-woman-by-petra-durst.html

Seminar: Human Rights Violations as a Business Risk [14.02 Amsterdam]

 NJCM Seminar in memory of Daan Schoemaker
Human Rights Violations as a Business Risk. From soft law to hard law

* Date: Thursday 14 February 2013
* Time: 15.30 – 19.30h
* Venue & route: De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V., Claude Debussylaan 80, Amsterdam

Nederlands Juristen Comité voor de Mensenrechten (NJCM, the Dutch section of the International Commission of Jurists) and De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek cordially invite you to the seminar ‘Human Rights as a Business Risk – from soft law to hard law’ at the offices of De Brauw in Amsterdam.

Humans rights violations as a business risk is currently a hot topic. It's no wonder a growing number of national and international businesses address human rights as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. Where most CSR initiatives have started out as non-binding ‘soft law’ arrangements, such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ever-growing voice from corporations to respect human rights continues to gain credence and importance as a legally enforceable ‘hard law’ instrument.

This event is dedicated to the development of enforceable ‘hard law’ within CSR initiatives. The seminar will focus on how individuals and public organisations can use existing laws to seek legal redress for human rights violations in civil law claims. Three keynote speakers will share their thought-provoking experiences of transforming CSR as a concept on paper to one of accountability, while maintaining different yet complementary goals. The speakers will provide an overview on the union of business and human rights as it has developed and exists today. Thereafter, participants will have the opportunity to engage in an exchange of experiences, views and opinions during a panel discussion.

The seminar is organised by the board of the NJCM and its working group on Sustainable Development and Human Rights (DOEM) in memory of Daan Schoemaker who passed away unexpectedly in February 2012. Daan was a board member of the NJCM and worked for Sustainalitics where he was responsible for Global Compact Compliance services.

Chair:
* Jan van de Venis, Attorney at JustLaw, chair of NJCM working group DOEM, Worldconnector
Speakers:
* Alex Geert Castermans, Professor of Law at Leiden University
* Liesbeth Enneking, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Molengraaff Institute for Private Law of Utrecht University
* Frans Evers, Chairman of the Dutch National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
* Tineke Lambooy, Associate Professor at Nyenrode University and the Molengraaff Institute for Private Law of Utrecht University
Additional panelists:
*Jasper Teulings, General Counsel at Greenpeace International
*Maria Anne van Dijk, Senior Advisor on Environmental, Social and Ethical Risk and Policy at ABN AMRO

* ENTRANCE: free of charge
* REGISTRATION via: http://contacts.debrauw.com/reaction/RSGenPage.asp?RSID=iVgv8v5kSX8Dfs7ODqpExRaIxXHafDgKwKIsEseqRno
* Or contact Arjanne van Beelen: +31 (0)20-577 1388, arjanne.vanbeelen@debrauw.com




http://www.njcm.nl/site/events/show/138








Law blog
Klik op +1 als u dit een interessant artikel vindt en Google zal het dan beter zichtbaar maken in de zoekresultaten.

Tweet

What Diversity Can Do for Business

Glenn Llopis focuses on bringing the immigrant perspective to business leadership and workplace innovation. Founder of the Center for Hispanic Leadership and the Center for Innovation and Humanity, Glenn is a consultant and author of Earning Serendipity: 4 Skills for Creating and Sustaining Good Fortune in Your Work; Why Hispanic Leadership will Save America’s Corporations; and Why a Personal Employee Brand will Save Your Career and Your Workplace. Glenn speaks frequently on issues concerning the global workplace, helping employees find new purpose, innovation, and maintaining ethical leadership. The son of Cuban immigrants who were victims of Castro’s revolution, Glenn has worked as an executive in the consumer packaged goods industry and as an entrepreneur. Glenn makes frequent appearances on local and national TV, including CNN, Fox, ABC, NBC, and Univision. Family is Glenn's priority and he enjoys mentoring and giving back to the community.


The diversity model in most organizations is broken. But there is a new, compelling way forward: companies need to use diversity for growth. It’s time to take a business approach in order to get the most productivity, employee satisfaction and authenticity from the underutilized talent pool that hides within America’s corporations.

When I meet with corporate executives, the first thing I tell them is that I am a former C-level executive and not a diversity practitioner, but rather a business strategist interested in redefining the role of diversity to cultivate growth. They look at me as if to say, “why would you be wasting your time?” only to follow by saying, “thank you – we need a fresh business perspective to help our C-levels understand the powerful contributions that our diverse employees can deliver to driving business initiatives.” As the conversation continues, it is evident that there is frustration all around: the executives don’t think they’re getting much bang for the diversity buck, and the diversity leaders are having difficulty advancing the conversation internally with key business leaders.

So what should an organization do? In today’s marketplace, diversity must touch the roots of an organization’s business model – especially within growing segments that represent the rapidly changing cultural demographic shifts across America, and especially amongst Asians and Hispanics. Corporations must begin to align their recruitment and retention initiatives to support these growing market segments in order to match the changing demographics of their world. What are the key steps to take?

First of all, when a company announces a market expansion strategy that targets a particular community, it should stick to the plan. It has been shown that there is an increase in attrition when companies fail to support market expansion plans that target a certain diversity group. Why? Employees of color take their identity seriously and if their organization doesn’t, then they believe they can’t have a trustworthy affinity with their employer.

Secondly, support culturally-tailored professional development training programs for your diverse employees. Again, employees want to believe that your organization genuinely believes there is value by investing in their unique identity.

Third, support an Employee Resource Group (ERG) consortium model for your diverse employees across your industry vertical. In other words, get more of your diverse employees to engage with their ERGs within your organization by allowing them to share their voices with others within their own industry. This is a great approach to show that your organization is willing to invest in business growth by showcasing its unique characteristics and talents to cultivate new types of innovations with supply chain partners.

For too many years, people have talked about generating ERG – ROI. This attitude is misleading because if their ERGs are misrepresented, misunderstood and undefined, then the lack of ROI performance will not inspire others to participate. In today’s new workplace it’s about ERG business leadership. Diversity can no longer be viewed as a Human Resources function or support group but rather a business growth enabler that strategically utilizes the core principals of diversity. Until this happens, diversity will never get the budgets, time and required resources it needs to make an impact and influence on business outcomes within the organization.

As an executive for two decades, I have always believed that business success (especially during times of uncertainty), requires three (3) things: 1) forward-thinking leadership; 2) a transparent, trustworthy and committed workplace culture that is focused on winning through teamwork; and 3) the ability to utilize the unique characteristics that are embedded in your talent pool to ward off your competitors:

to see and seize new opportunities (immigrant perspective)
to mitigate risk (circular vision)
to pioneer new marketplace possibilities (passion)
to cultivate continuous innovation (entrepreneurial spirit)
to promote a spirit of giving (generous purpose)
to be significant (cultural promise)
Today’s business climate requires this kind of open-spirited approach. America’s corporations must do a better job of living the principals of diversity by managing them with a business approach.

Bron: http://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2011/08/29/americas-most-wanted-what-diversity-can-do-for-business/


Law blog Klik op +1 als u dit een interessant artikel vindt en Google zal het dan beter zichtbaar maken in de zoekresultaten.

Starting a business in the Netherlands

Gevonden op Iamexpat. Bedenk wel dat legaal verblijf in Nederland afhangt van de nationaliteit van de aanvrager en het soort bedrijf dat diegene in Nederland wil starten.


Starting a business in the Netherlands

16 April 2010

Business ownership can be a wonderful way to
take control of your expatriate life and create a
career that is uniquely your own. Starting a
business in the Netherlands can be complex if
you don’t speak Dutch, but the actual paperwork
isn’t especially difficult and, depending on the
structure you select, you can be up and running
within days.


Who Needs a Business?

The Netherlands is stricter regarding who is an
entrepreneur than some other countries. Unless
you’re conducting freelance activities for only a
few hours a month, you are responsible for:
› registering with the Trade Register
› registering with the Belastingdienst (tax office)
› setting up a proper administration for your
business

A large part of the decision to start a business is
your intention as well. If you intend to operate a
business full-time, work for multiple clients, or
import/export goods the Kamer van Koophandel
(KvK) will be more likely to recommend business
ownership than if you’d only working for a little
for a single client or not selling goods. Defining
your intentions in a formal way can be difficult,
but worth it. Writing a short business plan and
speaking to a KvK representative can help you
determine your obligations.


Business Structures

Once you’ve decided that you do need to
register a business, its time to select what sort
of structure you wish to operate under. The
structures break down roughly into two options:
non-limited and limited liability. In general, a non
limited liability structure is easier and cheaper to
establish, but you and your family’s assets will
be on the line should your go bankrupt or be
sued later.

› Non-Limited Structures
- Eenmanszaak (Sole Proprieter/Sole Trader)
- Partnership
- VOF (Partnership under common firm, such as
for married partners)

› Limited Structures
- BV (Private Limited Liability Company)
- Foundation
- Association


ZZP or Freelance?

These days many people chose to work as
freelancers in their field; performing a variety of
tasks for other companies. In the Netherlands
such people are known as both ZZP’ers and
Freelancers. It’s important to keep in mind that
ZZP is not an official Trade Register structure
and you’ll need to select another structure to
register; generally an eenmanszaak.

ZZP’ers have the extra business concern of
ensuring that he/she is not considered to be an
employee by the Tax Office at the end of the
year. If you are ruled the employee of one of
your clients, they will be on the hook for a
variety of payroll tax payments for you; a
potentially devestating situation. Plus you’ll lose
your independence. You can ensure your ZZP
status by having at least 3 clients and intending
to invest a minimum of 2.500 euros per year.
Your can register this intent by filling out a VAR
Verklaring form for the Tax Office. Some clients
may require you to do so.


Register with Trade Register

Once you’ve selected your business structure
and written at least a minimal business plan (the
KvK needs to know what you're marketing, to
whom, how, your investment, and expected
results), you are ready to register your business.


Non-limited business owners can simply
complete the appropriate form (in Dutch) for their
structure and take it to the local KvK along with
your ID, partner (if applicable), and other
paperwork required according to the form. The
KvK staff will register you in Trade Register and
you’ll pay a registration fee which varies by
region and structure. This is a yearly fee to keep
you in the Register.

Limited businesses are more complex to start
since you’re essentially creating a corporation.
The best advise here is to speak with expert.
The KvK can help you determine if you need a
limited structure and contact the appropriate
people.

Keep in mind that you can register multiple
business names and multiple activities under a
single structure. Also, your information in the
Trade Register is completely public (so be ready
for junk mail).


Registering with the Belastingdienst

If you’re registering an eenmanszaak or
partnership, you can register for a BTW (turnover
tax) number simultaneously at the KvK. Simply
complete a Joint Registration form and bring it
with you when you register with the Trade
Register. The Belastingdienst will later send you
a form to complete the information in their
system and a login and password for their online
services.

Everyone else must register directly with the
Belastingdienst after the Trade Register to obtain
a BTW number. You can request a
Starterspakket which contains an “Opgaaf
gegevens startende ondernemers” (Statement of
information by a new business) form to help the
tax office determine if you need a VAT number.
The Stater Centre are your KvK may be able to
assist you with this. As with the Trade Register,
you should consult a professional if you have a
complex structure.

If you have questions regarding what taxes to
pay and what taxes to charge, you’ll have to
take these to the Belastingdient’s website or a
professional. Some information is available in
English, but their Help Desk line is Dutch-only.


Setting up Your Business Administration

Finally you’ll need to set up your business
administration to be compliant with Dutch
standards. This is quite straight forward and
listed on the English side of the KvK’s website.
You are required to keep your books and
documents for 7 years and they should include
everything involving money, goods, and services
that flow between your company and the greater
world. You are also responsible for tracking your
BTW (turnover tax), and creating sequential,
informative invoices.


The Extra Stuff

Of course there is a lot of extra stuff to keep in
mind when starting your business, such as
insurance, stationary, selection of office or store
space, staff etc. Your business plan should help
you understand what needs to be done. If you
need help, take advantage of the KvK’s Starter
Centre to speak with a free advisor or visit their
website (Dutch only).

Answers are not always easy to come by, so
stay flexible, ask questions and get start!

by Amanda Potter
Amanda Potter blogs about expat life in
Maastricht at Maastrichtminutiae.com. Her
business website for writing, research, and web
design is ParapluInfo.com.