Business in Amsterdam

Setting up a business in Amsterdam

Setting up a business in Amsterdam

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How to start your business

Long shot of people sat at tables in WeWork coworking space.

Step-by-step guide to setting up a business

Woman working on her laptop in a work space of The Social Hub Amsterdam City.

Finding office space

B69AEA Offices Amsterdam Zuidas. ABN-AMRO Bank HQ on the left. Middle right: Ito Tower with empty IceSave offices on the 11th floor.

Find your business location

Legal matters

filling out paperwork

Register and start your business

25 March 2025

filling out paperwork

Subsidies and tax incentives for businesses

06 November 2025

Belestingdienst envelope and euro coins

Taxes, banking and insurance

04 March 2024

Hiring staff

Polarsteps employees in their office pointing at a screen showing a world map.

How to find employees

25 March 2025

filling out paperwork

An introduction to Dutch labour law

25 March 2025

Two women sitting at the desk at the INAmsterdam offices, discussing the INAmsterdam folder.

Visas and permits for employees

04 March 2024

Business People at a Conference Event

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