Residence permit for foreign startups
Are you an ambitious starter from outside the European Union (EU)? Do you want to start your innovative company in the Netherlands? You might qualify for a residence permit for foreign startups. The temporary residence permit is valid for 1 year. During that period, you can start up your company.
The Netherlands has traditionally been a country that welcomes entrepreneurial initiatives. After centuries of enterprise and ingenuity, the combination of innovation, trade and entrepreneurship remains a driving force within the nation's economy. It is a crucial source of economic renewal and job creation. As such, entrepreneurs stimulate economic growth.
Are you interested in starting a company in a competitive environment with a well-qualified workforce? Would you like to experience the high standard of living in the Netherlands? Read more about the advantages the Netherlands offers entrepreneurs.
Requirements
To qualify for a residence permit for startups, you must meet several requirements. One is that you must work with a trusted and experienced mentor (or facilitator) in the Netherlands.
Action plan Ambitious Entrepreneurship
The Dutch government wants to support ambitious starting entrepreneurs in their growth. The government's Action plan Ambitious Entrepreneurship, offers startup companies the necessary support to develop into mature enterprises. These companies must have better access to financial capital, knowledge, innovation, other startups and the global market.
How to apply for a permit
You or your authorised representative can apply for a residence permit as a foreign startup at the Netherlands Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
Apply for a Residence permit self-employment person
After a year, you can apply for a Residence permit self-employment person. You must receive a statement from your startup facilitator or meet the standard requirements applicable to the self-employment scheme.
- Ministry of Economic Affairs
