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Self-Employment

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If you wish to work in the Netherlands as an independent entrepreneur, you will need a residence permit.  If you are a national from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, other conditions apply for you.

Conditions

Next to the general conditions, you must meet the following: 

  • The activities you are about to do serve an essential interest for the Dutch economy and must be innovative in nature for the Netherlands. 
  • You are registered in the Trade Register of the Chamber of Commerce (KvK). 
  • You meet the requirements for practising your business or profession (having all necessary licenses). 
  • You are going to earn sufficient income, which should be evident from your business plan. 
Go to the IND website for more information

Our Partners in Business Support

  • Helping businesses to apply the best practice to virtual business management, reach their growth and profit potential while simplifying their working lives.

  • This networking group will connect you with other business owners locally, nationally, and internationally.

Do you want to know more about working in the Leiden region?

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