Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) encourages entrepreneurs in sustainable, agrarian, innovative and international business. It helps with grants, finding business partners, know-how and compliance with laws and regulations. The aim is to improve opportunities for entrepreneurs and strengthen their position.
The Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers (known as VNO-NCW) is the largest employers' organisation in the Netherlands. VNO-NCW represents the common interests of Dutch business, both at home and abroad. VNO-NCW represents the interests of Dutch business and industry and provides a range of services to its members.
MKB-Den Haag is part of MKB “Netherlands”. MKB connects entrepreneurs and stands up for the interests of the SME’s. SME’s are the driving force behind the Dutch economy. That’s why MKB facilitates them with lobbying for example against unnecessary rules and demands.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs works hard to promote Dutch interests and values around the world. Our embassies, consulates and permanent representations in around 150 countries function as both political antennae and our voice abroad. We assist Dutch nationals abroad and we negotiate and cooperate on many issues in the European Union and in organisations like NATO and the United Nations.
The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency offers free, confidential services to make starting up, rolling out and expanding your company easy in the Netherlands.
Get a good start on doing business in the Netherlands or with a Dutch company Holland Trade and Invest (Netherlands Enterprise Agency).
Information about the basics for your business, such as business plan, legal structure, qualifications and taxes.
The Fresh Produce Centre is the organization that speaks with one voice on behalf of the fruit and vegetable sector and that efficiently organizes activities.
CBS possesses a wealth of informative data which are largely available free of charge on cbs.nl and statline.cbs.nl . These may not cover all research questions, however. In this case, you can commission the ‘CBS Customised Services Team’. Using the rich collection of microdata we offer, together with CBS expertise, you will receive exactly the information you need.
They uphold the Dutch Commercial Trade Register, give easy accessible information about starting a business, innovation and international trade and connect businesses together and to (knowledge)institutes.
The Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) is your gateway to the Dutch Water Sector. Companies, NGOs, Knowledge Institutes and Government have joined forces in this public-private partnership.
They invest in growth and frontier markets, supporting jobs and income generation and improving people’s lives.
PUM Netherlands senior experts is a volunteer organization committed to the sustainable development of small and medium-size enterprises in developing countries and emerging markets. We offer practical expertise within the most important sectors of the economy, giving primary attention to producers and consumers. Personal attention and reliability are key qualities of our approach.
Het landbouwradennetwerk (LAN) ondersteunt Nederlandse bedrijven en ondernemers in de agrarische sector bij hun internationale ambities. De landbouwraden en hun teams werken op 53 Nederlandse ambassades en/of consulaten en bedienen van daaruit ruim 70 landen. Ook zijn ze vertegenwoordigers voor Nederland bij internationale organisaties zoals de FAO in Rome, de EU in Brussel en de OESO in Parijs.
Find information on applying and searching for patents, legal issues on patents, patent grants, rules and regulations about European and international patent applications.