Reinier advises national and international companies
reinier.russell@russell.nl +31 20 301 55 55If you intend to start a company in the Netherlands, but you are not a citizen of the European Union, you will need a residence permit and a work permit. This does not just apply to you but also to personnel you intend to bring from your home country. There is a single residence/work permit and special regulations for knowledge migrants and entrepreneurs who intend to start a company. However, such persons will have to meet certain conditions.
When can I live and work in the Netherlands? In his contribution to the second edition of Bradutch Magazine, the magazine of BRADUTCH, the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands, Russell Advocaten explains which residence and work permits entrepreneurs may use when starting a business in the Netherlands or any other EU Member State. He briefly deals with regulations concerning employees, knowledge migrants, expats and independent entrepreneurs. The article is not just available in Portuguese but also in English.
Would you like to learn more about starting a business in the Netherlands? Please check our website startingabusinessnl.com or contact us:
European regulatory developments are introducing major new obligations for companies in the retail, fashion and luxury sectors. Companies must prepare their compliance processes accordingly.
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.
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.
The salary thresholds for highly skilled migrants and European Blue Card holders are adjusted annually. What will be the amounts for 2026? Also, stricter rules for the highly skilled migrant scheme are proposed. What might change?
Almost all companies now use some form of AI. This means that they may be subject to the prohibitions and regulations set out in the European AI Act. How can you ensure that you comply with these rules?
The new Labour Supply Act (Wtta) imposes stricter requirements on temporary employment agencies, payroll companies and secondment agencies. But the Wtta also has major consequences for companies that use their services. What does this mean for their personnel policy and administration?
