Company Formation in Netherlands
One documented route of this kind in Netherlands, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Essential Start-up Personnel
Permit for key employees of an innovative start-up, subject to an income requirement, valid up to three years.
- Processing time
- Within 90 days
- Validity
- Max 3 years
- Language requirement
- None
- Permanent residence
- 5 years of continuous lawful residence
- Citizenship
- 5 years of continuous lawful residence
Requirements
- Employment as essential personnel of an innovative start-up
- Meets the applicable income requirement (see IND required-amounts page)
- Valid passport (6+ months)
Required Documents
- Application form required
- Proof of income meeting the requirement required
- Passport valid at least 6 months required
Official fees
- IND application fee 423 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Verify eligibility
Confirm essential-personnel status and income requirement.
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2
Gather documents
Assemble required documents.
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3
Submit application
Apply by post.
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4
Pay fee
Pay EUR 423.
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5
Await decision
Decision within 90 days.
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6
MVV and collect
MVV appointment within 3 months; biometrics and collect; TB test within 3 months if applicable.