Reinier Russell

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Forming a company in the Netherlands

Publication date 29 November 2017

How 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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