Self-Employment

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.
