The expat guide to starting a food business in the Netherlands
Get your business up & running
the EASY WAY and
make your DREAM a REALITY
with the 7 step guide.
As an expat living in the Netherlands, you know how challenging life can be here.
Even navigating everyday things like dentists and hairdressers can be different and stressful.
So it's no surprize if you're feeling a bit overwhelmed trying start an actual business.
I've been there too, trawling through websites trying to find the right path through the sheer volume of material that doesn't apply to my situation.
It took me a LONG time to get KMcakes up and running, but I got there eventually.
When other expats asked me to help them do the same, it was clear that everyone has the same questions:
Your questions answered
• Can I just start? or do I need permission?
• Is it true you only have to register if you make over €250 a month?
• How much does it cost to start up?
• Is it possible to deal with the taxes myself?
• Will my kitchen be inspected?
• What about HACCP, what do I need to do?
So I wrote a guide to help expats like you.
It'll help get your business set up easily.
Just follow the step-by-step guide and you'll be earning from your delicious food in no time!
In the guide, you will discover the exact steps to start your business
here in the Netherlands.
• You will be shown exactly what to do and in what order.
• I reveal the mistakes I made, so you can make informed choices with confidence.
• You will get all the relevant links to help you complete each step of the guide simply and quickly.
• All the important Dutch terms translated and explained.
Here's what Kelly says about the guide
WHAT YOU'LL COVER
Business or Hobby?
- requirements
- busting the myths
Registering Your Business
- choosing a name
- registering a domain
- registering at the KVK
Paying Your Taxes
- when to submit
- KOR
- how to calculate BTW percentage
Insurance
- what's recommended
Permissions
-running a business from home
NVWA
-registering with the NVWA
-getting an eHerkenning
Hygiene Code
-the Hygiene Code and HACCP-myth busting
Kitchen
-find out if your's will be suitable
Inspections
-what to expect
Set up costs
-the costs of getting set up
Starting Your Business
-checklist
Who is the guide for?
This guide is for you if:
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You want to start a small food business from your home kitchen.
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You want to open a 'dark kitchen / ghost kitchen' making food for delivery (rather than direct consumption on the premises.)
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You want a guide in English.
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You want all the answers in one place.
You don't need any previous experience setting up or running a business in The Netherlands. The guide will talk you through the whole registration process in manageable steps.
Who is it NOT for?
This guide is not for you if:
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You plan to open a restaurant, hotel or cafe where customers will consume your food directly on your premises. Find out more about HORECA here.
Here's what my happy clients say:
This guide helped me a lot and seriously when I was reading I thought you are sitting in front of me and explaining me each and every point, it was this clear to me. 😍
Manali (who now runs her bricks and mortar bakery and cafe)
I was unsure about buying your guide at first but now I know it is an investment and what is included (apart from being pure genius and wonderful) has saved me a lot of time and stress.
Thank you!
I will definitely recommend you to anyone I know setting up a food business!!
Helen (who now has her business up and running)
I was ready to take my business to the next level.
I spent days searching in google and felt frustrated since my Dutch is limited.
Then I found Kate’s (KMcakes) expat guide to setting up a small business.
Her guide held my hand and walked me step by step on what I needed to do.
If I had questions she answered them.
Now I am ready to go!
Thank you KMcakes!
Trish (who now has her business up and running)
Great guide how to start business in NL as an expat.
Packed with all information and steps needed to register company in Netherlands.
It's in English, with clear information, easy to read and understand + all the useful terms mentioned in Dutch too.
It will make your registration process super easy :)
Agnieszka (who now has her business up and running)
What does the guide offer that I can't get on the KVK website?
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In this guide you will find all the information gathered into one place and put into a logical order. Stop the never ending search for answers and start earning more quickly.
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You're probably not interested in the rules for importing dog food from abroad so I've done the hard work and brought you only the information you actually need. This will save your sanity and many many hours of your time!
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I also share information that I know real people struggle with, like how to calculate BTW.
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I share the costs involved so if you are considering starting up, you can make an informed decision if this is right for you.
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I give all the important terms in Dutch (as well as English) to help you when these words come up again in the future.
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I share my own experience and mistakes so you can avoid making them.
This is all designed to help you get your business up and running as quickly and easily as possible.
Ready to turn your delicious food into a money making business?
The guide will make the process super quick and easy
saving you literally (!) weeks of research, frustration, translating and stress.
In just a few weeks from now you could be registered and trading,
bringing those freshly baked cookies, cakes, meals and treats to your happy customers!
How to get the guide today
1. Click this button to get the guide.
2. Choose the 'Start your Business' option and click 'Buy.'
3. Create an account by entering your email address and a password.
4. Complete payment details.
5. Check you are logged in to your account. This should happen automatically.
If you are logged in you will see Hello (Your name)
If you are not logged in you will see Log In
6. You can find this at top right of the screen on a computer or ipad. It's at the top when you click the symbol on a phone.
7. When you are logged in, access the guide by come back to this page and clicking this button.
If you want to start a small business from home or earn some extra cash from your hobby, this guide will help you.
The guide is written in English and I have used simple every-day language. I know for most of you, English is your 2nd or 3rd language.
In the guide we assume that you are allowed to work in the Netherlands. The guide does not cover work permits or immigration. To find out if you are allowed to start your own business, you can contact the IND.
The guide focuses purely on getting your business registered and set up. It doesn't go into more depth on how to run your business, marketing or pricing.... If you need more help on these topics, check out my other guides.
Got questions? Just send me (Kate) an email info@kmcakes.nl