Reinier advises national and international companies
reinier.russell@russell.nl +31 20 301 55 55How do I start a business in the Netherlands? In his contribution to the first edition of Bradutch Magazine, Reinier W.L. Russell, LL.M., explains what entrepreneurs have to observe when starting a business in the Netherlands and how Russell Advocaten can help them.
How do I start a business in the Netherlands? In his contribution to the first edition of Bradutch Magazine by BRADUTCH, the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands, Reinier W.L. Russell, LL.M., explains what entrepreneurs have to observe when starting a business in the Netherlands. The article deals with a number of practical matters, such as: choosing a legal form for the business (NV or BV?), the corporate structure (board of directors, supervisors), the use of a trade name, etc. The article is not just available in English but also in Portuguese.
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When a debtor refuses to pay despite reminders and demand letters, stronger measures will be necessary to secure a claim. One of the most effective instruments in Dutch debt recovery is attachment. How can a creditor secure such an attachment?
Under the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Prevention) Act (Wwft), banks may be obliged to refuse a customer or terminate their relationship with them. This can also happen to charities. When is a bank permitted to terminate the relationship? And must a customer cooperate with a bank’s investigation?
The Transparency and Countering Undermining by Civil Society Organisations Act (Wtmo) imposed a number of new obligations on charities in the Netherlands. However, the Act has been rejected by the Dutch Senate on 24 March 2026 and will not enter into force.
Statutory directors enjoy less protection against dismissal, but there must still be reasonable grounds for the dismissal. Otherwise, the employer must pay fair compensation. This can be substantial, as a recent ruling has shown. Why was the employer required to pay this compensation?
The European AI Act requires employers to ensure that employees have sufficient knowledge of AI systems. This can be achieved through training, but also through an AI policy tailored to the company. What should you include in such a policy? What role does the works council play in the implementation of the AI policy?
Would you like to know whether you can establish your business on a particular plot of land and what conditions the buildings must meet? Then the zoning plan is the first document you should consult.
