Legal guides

Practical guides to Dutch law, arranged by area of law: from employment and corporate law to family law, immigration, criminal law and real estate. Written by the lawyers of Law & More in Eindhoven and Amsterdam.

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Civil Law

Copying general terms and conditions: the legal risks in the Netherlands

Copying another company’s general terms and conditions (algemene voorwaarden) is risky under Dutch law on three separate grounds: copyright, unlawful act and the validity of the terms themselves. The exception is short standard phrasing, which is too generic for copyright

Debt Collection Guide Netherlands
Business Law

Debt collection in the Netherlands: from demand letter to enforcement

Learn what is debt collection process in the Netherlands. Our guide covers legal steps, your
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Disclosure Agreement in Business: Full Guide
Business Law

Confidentiality agreement: what it adds under Dutch law

Ontdek wat is een non disclosure agreement (NDA) onder Nederlands recht. Leer hoe je een
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Business Law

Dividend distribution from a Dutch BV: the two statutory tests

Learn the complete process for dividend uitkeren uit bv. Our guide covers legal tests, tax
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Dutch business team discusses shareholder agreement with digital screen in boardroom
Business Law

Shareholders’ agreement: which clauses does a Dutch company need?

The clauses that make a Dutch shareholders’ agreement worth having are the ones that decide

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Employment contract on a desk with a gavel and a small Dutch flag, illustrating dismissal during the probation period
Employment Law

Dismissal during probation: what must you check as an employer?

Ontdek alles over ontslag bij proeftijd in Nederland. Lees onze gids en begrijp je rechten
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Employment Law

Official warning from your employer: what it means and how to respond

Received an officiële waarschuwing van werkgever? Understand your rights, the legal process in the Netherlands,
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Other

Legal advice in the Netherlands: when it prevents costly mistakes

Legal advice in the Netherlands pays off most before you act, not after something has

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Contract Law in the Netherlands Explained Simply
Business Law

Contract law in the Netherlands: how are contracts formed and enforced?

Dutch contract law rests on freedom: freedom to contract or not, freedom to choose the

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Business Register Netherlands: Registration Steps
Business Law

Dutch business register (KvK): who must register and how it works

Your essential guide to the Business Register Netherlands. Learn how to register your company, search
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Family Law Divorce Process in Netherlands
Family Law

Divorce in the Netherlands: how does the procedure work?

A divorce in the Netherlands always goes through the court: there is no administrative route

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How to Start Business in the Netherlands: Opportunities and Essential Steps
Business Law

Starting a business in the Netherlands: legal form, KVK and permits

Learn how to start business in Netherlands with our comprehensive guide on registration, legal options,
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Employment Law

Sick leave in the Netherlands: pay, duties and dismissal protection

Your essential guide to sick leave Netherlands. Understand your rights, employer duties, sick pay, and
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