How do I register a domain name?

To start a website in the Netherlands, you have to choose and register a domain name. How can you do this?

Am I allowed to establish premises at a certain location?

Is it allowed to establish business premises at a certain location or is it just a residential area? What is the permissible height of a building and are there any more conditions regarding construction or use?

Do I need a separate diploma in order to establish a business in the Netherlands?

Can anyone just incorporate a company in the Netherlands? Or are there specific requirements?

What do I need to know about recruiting, selecting and appointing personnel?

What do you, as an employer, have to keep in mind when hiring new staff members?

What do I need to arrange in an Employment Contract?

Once you have found the perfect candidate, it is crucial that a clear employment contract will be agreed upon. What are important elements of an employment contract?

When do I need to register as an employer in the Netherlands?

When are foreign companies in the Netherlands obligated to register as employers?

Which health and safety issues do I have to take into account?

If you run a company in the Netherlands, you must provide your employees with a healthy and safe work environment.

Do my employees from abroad need a residence permit?

Which migrant workers need a residence permit? Can your employees from abroad apply for a permanent residence permit?

Do I need a work permit for employing people from abroad?

Do employers of migrant workers need a work permit? Is there a difference between employing nationals of the European Union (EU) and non-EU nationals?

When do highly skilled migrants qualify for a residence permit?

The IND has introduced a streamlined process to grant residence permits to highly skilled migrants. Whether or not a highly skilled migrant is granted a residence permit depends on income levels and agreements between the IND and the employers.