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Starting a company in the Netherlands, an address for the KVK and flexible work: short guides with figures from the catalogue and the source.

Coworking

Coworking in Amsterdam: what does it cost and which neighbourhood suits you?

Coworking in Amsterdam starts from €88 a month. How to choose between a day pass, a hot desk and a fixed desk, and between Centrum, Zuidas, Oost and Noord.

Hot desks

Renting a hot desk in Amsterdam: day pass or dedicated desk?

Renting a hot desk means paying for access rather than a fixed seat. How it works in Amsterdam, how it differs from a fixed desk and when a day pass is smarter.

Meeting rooms

Hiring a meeting room in Amsterdam: by the hour or by the half day?

Meeting rooms in Amsterdam are hired by the hour, half day or full day. How to choose the right size, what is included and when a half day works out cheaper.

Virtual office

Virtual office and business address in Amsterdam: what does the KVK accept?

A virtual office gives you a business address, but the KVK only registers you there if you work on site. Visiting address vs postal address explained.

Office space

Office space in Amsterdam: traditional lease or serviced office?

A traditional lease rents empty space for years; a serviced office is furnished and runs month to month. How to choose the right office space in Amsterdam.

Neighbourhoods

Zuidas, Centrum or Noord: which Amsterdam business district is right for you?

Zuidas for corporate clients and Schiphol, Centrum for prestige, Noord for space and creative firms. How to pick the right Amsterdam district for your office.

Cities

Coworking in Utrecht, Rotterdam, The Hague and Eindhoven compared

Utrecht for a central location, Rotterdam for port and logistics, The Hague for government and NGOs, Eindhoven for tech. Choosing coworking outside Amsterdam.

Expats

Coworking for expats and international companies in the Netherlands

New to the Netherlands? A coworking space or serviced office gives you a desk, a KVK-ready address and a network from day one. What to know first.

Starting a business

Registering with the KVK as an expat: step-by-step, costs and documents

KVK registration costs a one-off €85.15. What expats need: BSN, ID, a Dutch business address, the appointment, and how the KVK number, VAT ID and RSIN differ.

Starting a business

Setting up a Dutch BV: costs, notary, holding structure and step-by-step plan

A Dutch BV costs a civil-law notary (about €500 to €1,500) plus €85.15 KVK. Steps, €0.01 share capital, holding structure, two founders, taxes and annual costs.

Starting a business

Sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak) or BV: which fits you?

Eenmanszaak or BV? Compare liability, tax (income tax with deductions vs 19% corporate tax), set-up and annual costs, KVK registration and when to switch.

Starting a business

Starting a business in the Netherlands: a 12-step checklist

Start a business in the Netherlands in 12 steps: permit and BSN, legal form, KVK registration (€85.15), VAT ID, small businesses scheme and a workplace.

Virtual office

Business address for the KVK: rules, PO boxes and virtual offices

Which business address does the KVK accept? No PO box; a home, office or business centre with a contract. Proof required and when a virtual office qualifies.

Starting a business

How much can you earn on the side without registering with the KVK?

There is no euro limit for earning without KVK registration: the KVK applies three criteria, not an amount. When it is a hobby, when a business, how to declare.

Starting a business

How to register a company in the Netherlands: KVK, BV vs sole proprietorship, BSN, taxes and address

Register a company in the Netherlands step by step: residence permit or DAFT, BSN, KVK registration (€85.15), BV or sole proprietorship, VAT ID and address.