How much permits cost to open in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam, the filings with a fixed government fee add up to about €0. 2 more are set by the space or the business, and 1 are free. Build-out, insurance and adviser costs are on top.
Business register (KVK)
Kamer van Koophandel (KVK)Netherlands, national
Register with KVK before starting; a BV is registered by a notary. Sole traders get their VAT number from the tax office automatically.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed in person
Tax and VAT registration
BelastingdienstNetherlands, national
Companies and foreign businesses register with the tax office for VAT and payroll tax.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
Hospitality operating permit
Gemeente AmsterdamAmsterdam
Restaurants and cafes need the city's operating permit; with alcohol, an alcohol licence too.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed online
Guides for each business in Amsterdam
Agency requirements change. Check each agency's page before you file.
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Get the plan for your business in Amsterdam
This guide covers the city. Your exact address decides the county, the health district and the zoning. Placetta maps every filing for it, fills the official forms from your details, adds the deadlines and puts them up for your approval.
- The full list for your address, in filing order
- The official forms, filled line by line
- Renewal and inspection reminders