Money questions
Can I open a bank account from abroad? Yes. With the right file, this is usually done remotely within days. See the options and how the process works. What is this article 23 that people mention so often? It shifts import VAT from the border to your VAT return, which helps your cash flow. See how the licence works. What if my company is based abroad? A fiscal representative handles this for you. See how fiscal representation works.
Plan the bank account early: see what Dutch banks check for a business account and which documents you need.
Registration questions
How long until I get a VAT number? Usually days to two weeks. With an extra review, it takes two to six weeks. See the VAT number timeline. What is eHerkenning, and do I need it? It is the login for government portals. With chain authorisation, your adviser can file for your company with the adviser's own login. See how this is arranged. Who can see the UBO register? Since the latest access reform, authorities and gatekeepers can. See who sees what. Why do so many parties ask about my identity? Under the gatekeeper law (Wwft), they must ask these questions. See what this law requires.
Do you want to set up a Dutch BV from abroad? See setting up a BV in the Netherlands for the costs, the steps and the timeline. We arrange the notary and the KVK registration for you.
Day to day questions
What starts when I hire my first employee? Payroll, the employment contract, and a pension check. See how payroll is set up, the contract basics, and the pension check. Which filings are due, and when? See the compliance calendar in one page of deadlines. How do I keep zero-rate EU invoices safe? Four habits matter, set out in this checklist. Every engagement here is written-only. You get a written proposal with every amount for your situation, before you decide. The quickscan is the usual starting point: start there.