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Companies we work with

There are a few companies that helped us create gardentoolexport.com, and we would like to thank them:

StartDutch

StartDutch: Your Strategic Partner for Market Entry in the Netherlands and the EU

StartDutch is a Dutch organisation that functions as a strategic partner dedicated to attracting international entrepreneurs to invest in the European Union (EU) and the Netherlands. The organisation aims to facilitate the process for businesses from abroad seeking to establish a presence within the expansive EU Single Market, which provides access to more than 450 million consumers across 27 countries. StartDutch was created to offer a “one-stop, full-service concept” that ensures the swift and successful establishment of a client’s Dutch company. They support clients across all aspects of the startup and subsequent growth phases of their business.

Experience and Global Reach

StartDutch utilises its extensive expertise, having accumulated over 30 years of experience building and growing businesses both in the Netherlands and beyond. The organisation has successfully helped more than 600 clients. StartDutch maintains a network of representatives worldwide, including a dedicated Director for MENA Countries and Central Asia. Furthermore, the core team brings over 100 years of combined international strategy experience to the firm. The physical office of StartDutch is located in Amersfoort, which is situated in the geographical centre of the Netherlands, approximately 25 minutes from Amsterdam and 45 minutes from Schiphol Airport.

Comprehensive Service Pillars

To ensure a streamlined and effective business launch, StartDutch provides a full range of services that extend from the initial idea conception to establishing a fully functioning business, covering essential administrative, legal, operational, and logistical requirements. The services are categorised into four main pillars:

  1. Legal and Regulatory Services: This includes guidance on local regulations, legal advice on starting a company, assistance with selecting the appropriate legal business structure (such as BV vs. Eenmanszaak), concrete support in setting up the business, and practical matters such as arranging necessary VAT (BTW) or EORI numbers.
  2. Financial Services: Support includes financing advice, accounting assistance, tax advice (including expertise on the 30% ruling for expats/sales staff), banking advice, insurance advice, and setting up a local company bank account.
  3. Operational and Logistic Support: StartDutch assists with setting up operations, including housing, HR advice (such as recruitment agencies and Dutch employment contracts), ICT, commercial real estate, logistics advice (including import/export regulations), and establishing a local sales organisation in the Netherlands.
  4. Strategic Advice and Corporate Governance: The firm helps clients formulate a tailored strategy and practical roadmap, which is considered crucial for aligning the business with its objectives. They also assist in establishing non-executive boards in accordance with local regulations.

StartDutch collaborates with several organisations, including Dutch regulatory bodies such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Dutch Enterprise Agency, as well as companies that provide specialised services, such as accounting firms, banks, and notaries. This ensures that clients receive integrated, practical support necessary to thrive in the Dutch and European business landscape.

Starting a business in a new country can often feel like navigating a complex maze of rules and paperwork. StartDutch operates as the GPS system and guide, providing the comprehensive map (strategy) and hands-on direction (support services) necessary to achieve successful market entry.

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