When you want to start your own business in the Rotterdam and Schiedam area, there is a lot to arrange. Not only is a good business plan important, it is also vital that you choose a business form that suits you. Kooijman Autar has extensive experience in assisting young entrepreneurs and will be happy to help you with this.
Consider the risks when starting a business in the Rotterdam or Schiedam region
Entrepreneurship involves risks, especially financial risks. The extent to which you are liable for the company's debts depends, among other things, on the form of company you choose. So the form of company in which you ultimately run the business can have major consequences.
Besides limiting financial risks, other factors play a role in choosing the right business form, such as:
- Will you start a business together or alone in the Rotterdam or Schiedam area?
- Will you engage in entrepreneurship full-time or part-time?
- What is fiscally most convenient (how do I pay as little tax as possible)?
- Are there capital providers who will become co-owners?
- What kind of clients are you working with?
- Do you live together or are you married?
- How are your private assets composed?
Enterprise forms
Business forms can be divided into two main groups: those with legal personality and those without. A key point of difference is the extent of your private liability for company debts.
Corporate forms with legal personality, also called legal entities, are, for example:
Unincorporated business forms include:
More information
Do you want to start your business in the Rotterdam and Schiedam area, but are not sure what to consider? Or would you like to receive personal advice? For more information on the form of company that suits you best, please contact us by calling +31 (0)10 285 88 88. We are happy to advise you on starting your business, taking over your company and incorporating a private limited company.
