For expats, freelancers & founders

Start your Dutch business with confidence.

Answer ten quick questions and get a personalized startup plan — the right legal structure, a step-by-step checklist, and the services you actually need.

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Takes ~3 minutes · Free roadmap · Sign-in only needed to save or export

ZZP
Eenmanszaak
VOF
Partnerships
BV
Private limited
Your startup plan
Personalized Plan
Recommended structure
ZZP / Eenmanszaak
Checklist items
8 steps
VAT advice
Included
Website
Recommended
"Register with KVK within one week of starting trading. You'll receive your BTW number automatically."
What you'll get

Everything you need to launch — in one place.

  • Recommended business structure

    ZZP, VOF or BV based on your situation

  • Personalized startup checklist

    KVK, VAT (BTW), business bank account and bookkeeping guidance

  • Progress tracker

    Know exactly what is completed and what comes next

  • Business Vault

    Store important business numbers, documents and setup information in one place

  • Step-by-step guidance

    Simple explanations written for beginners and expats

Everything you need, in one plan.

We map your intake to the Dutch realities — KVK, BTW, banking, bookkeeping — and give you a single, ordered roadmap.

Already thinking about money? Check your Dutch funding options — Qredits, bank loans, subsidies and more — as an optional add-on.

Right legal structure

ZZP, VOF or BV — recommended based on revenue, partners and liability.

Step-by-step checklist

Concrete tasks: KVK registration, BTW, business bank, bookkeeping.

Progress dashboard

Track what's done and what's next from a single dashboard.

Ready in 3 minutes.

Your tailored Dutch business plan is one short questionnaire away.

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What things cost

Clear starting points, no surprise pricing.

Prices are shown as starting points so you know what to expect. Some services are delivered by selected partners and confirmed after a short intake.

  • Free Roadmap

    €0

    Personalized step-by-step guidance based on your situation.

  • Accountant Match

    Free introduction

    We connect you with an accountant or bookkeeper experienced with expats and international founders.

  • Admin & Bookkeeping Setup

    Partner quote after intake

    Help with bookkeeping tools, VAT setup, invoice basics and admin workflows.

  • Website Setup

    From €299, depending on scope

    Simple website or landing page setup for new businesses that need to look credible quickly.

  • 1:1 Business Setup Review

    Coming soon · from €49

    A human review of your roadmap before you register or commit to next steps.

Indicative pricing — final scope and quote depend on your situation and the partner delivering the work.

About Start Dutch Business

Why trust this guidance?

Start Dutch Business is built by international professionals in the Netherlands who know how confusing the first business steps can be: KVK registration, VAT, admin setup, invoices, accountants, permits, and official rules.

We turn official Dutch information into a practical roadmap and connect founders with relevant professionals when specialist help is needed.

  • Built for expats and international founders in the Netherlands
  • Guidance based on official sources such as KVK, Belastingdienst, IND and RVO
  • Clear roadmap first, paid help only when useful
  • Independent platform, not affiliated with the Dutch government
  • We do not provide legal or tax advice; we help users understand steps and connect with qualified professionals where needed
Source-based guidance

Based on official Dutch sources.

Your roadmap is based on publicly available Dutch government and business-registration sources. We simplify the process, but final rules and obligations should always be checked with official bodies or qualified advisors.

  • KVKOfficial source
  • BelastingdienstOfficial source
  • INDOfficial source
  • RVOOfficial source
Data Safety

Your information stays private.

We only use your details to generate and save your roadmap. You can update or delete your information anytime.

  • Save your roadmap securely
  • Update your information anytime
  • Delete your account whenever you want
  • We do not sell your data