Self-employed residence permit
The self-employed residence permit Netherlands is intended for entrepreneurs, business owners and self-employed professionals who wish to establish or continue their activities in the Netherlands. Depending on the nationality of the applicant and the nature of the business, different rules and assessment criteria may apply.
Immigration Services NL assists entrepreneurs with self-employed residence permit applications, extensions and residence permits for accompanying family members. By carefully preparing the application and supporting documents, unnecessary delays can often be avoided.
What is it?
What is the self-employed residence permit?
The self-employed residence permit allows foreign entrepreneurs to establish and operate a business in the Netherlands. Applications are assessed on the basis of Dutch immigration regulations and, in some cases, additional economic criteria.
This residence permit is used by entrepreneurs, consultants, freelancers and business owners relocating to the Netherlands.
Requirements
Requirements for the self-employed residence permit
To qualify for a self-employed residence permit, the IND may assess, among other things:
- The nature of the business activities
- The viability of the enterprise
- The business plan and supporting documentation
- Financial information
- Identity and nationality documents
- Compliance with Dutch immigration regulations
Each application is assessed individually.
Application
Self-employed residence permit application
A self-employed residence permit application requires careful preparation and strategic case management. Immigration Services NL assists with:
Assessing eligibility
Reviewing business plan & documentation
Preparing supporting evidence
Assessing economic viability
Strategic case preparation
Guidance throughout the IND procedure
Our goal is to ensure that the application is prepared correctly and processed as efficiently as possible.
Extension
Extension of the self-employed residence permit
Entrepreneurs who continue their business activities in the Netherlands may need to extend their residence permit.
Immigration Services NL assists with extension procedures by reviewing whether the applicable requirements continue to be met and preparing the renewal application in time.
Family
Family members of self-employed entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs may often be joined in the Netherlands by their spouse, partner and dependent children. We assist with:
Applications
Residence permit applications for accompanying family members
Preparation
Document preparation
Review
Document review
Guidance
Guidance throughout the IND procedure
Arrival advice
Advice regarding arrival in the Netherlands
Registration advice
Advice regarding registration in the Netherlands
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Full-service assistance
Our services
Immigration Services NL provides full-service assistance throughout the immigration process.
Our services may include:
- Assessment of eligibility
- Strategic case preparation
- Preparation of residence permit applications
- Review of supporting documentation
- Assistance with extensions
- Residence permits for accompanying family members
- Monitoring deadlines and correspondence
- Guidance throughout the IND procedure
Our files are only closed once the immigration procedure has been completed correctly from an administrative perspective.
Rejections
Why applications are refused
Applications may be refused when:
Supporting documents are incomplete
The business activities are insufficiently substantiated
Inconsistencies exist in the application
Carefully prepared applications
Financial information is inadequate
The requirements of Dutch immigration law are not satisfied
A carefully prepared application is therefore essential.
Decision period
The IND generally applies a statutory decision period of up to 90 days.
Requests for additional information or complex circumstances may extend the overall processing time.
What does it cost??
Fees
€ 2,499 excl. VAT per application (accompanying family members from € 599 excl. VAT)
Government fees charged by the IND and external costs such as translations, legalisation and third-party expenses are not included, unless stated otherwise. A clear quotation will always be provided in advance.
Our fees cover:
Initial assessment of the situation
Strategic case preparation
Preparation of the application
Full-service assistance throughout the entire immigration process
Guidance until successful completion of the procedure
Need assistance with a self-employed residence permit?
Immigration Services NL assists entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals with professional guidance throughout the entire immigration process. Please contact us to discuss your situation or request assistance with your application.
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Canada
Emily Thompson
”Dankzij Immigration Services NL konden wij eindelijk samen zijn. Ze zagen ons niet als dossier, maar als gezin.”
Rusland
Anna Petrova
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Mexico
Liam Torres
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Thailand
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