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New business registrations in the Netherlands rose 15.4% in Q3 2026, and 82% were freelancers. What's behind the turnaround, what the new Self-Employment Act will change, and what you can sort out today.
For 25 years, the Netherlands has struggled to define who counts as self-employed. From the VAR to the DBA Act to the new Self-Employment Act: here's the history, what the new proposal says and what applies in the meantime.
You're ready to work for yourself. But what exactly do you need to arrange? From KVK registration and VAT to the hours criterion, insurance and terms and conditions: this checklist makes sure you don't miss a thing.