Business license

A business license is a document issued to businesses allowing them to legally perform activities in a specific area. It is granted by the local, regional or national government agency acting as regulator for a certain sector.

Without the license, the business cannot legally operate and may be subject to penalties if no license is applied for. Businesses wishing to obtain a business license often have to provide collateral, submit relevant documentation and pay taxes.
Get in touch with legal and business professionals to make sure you are compliant.

Logistics & Operations, Market Entry, Quick Notes, Transport & Logistics

Warehousing & Logistics for Food Products in the Nordics

Expanding a food or nutrition business into the Nordic market requires specialized logistics. This is not just about moving boxes; it’s about handling products with strict quality, batch, and expiry date requirements. Based on our research on earlier cases, you can find some prices for this…

Compliance & Operations, Market Entry, Quick Notes, Retail & E-commerce

Selling Electronics in Norway: Compliance Guide

Norway’s regulatory framework for consumer electronics operates on two levels: strict national consumer protection laws and harmonized European Economic Area (EEA) technical standards. Understanding both is important for successful market entry. Regulatory Framework: A Dual-Layer System Norwegian National Laws EEA Regulations Consumer electronics must comply with…

Banking, Business Setup, Compliance & Operations, Finance & Fintech, Legal Requirements, Market Entry, Quick Notes

From Hong Kong to Europe: Why This Payment Gateway Chose Ireland Over Four EU Alternatives

A Hong Kong-based payment gateway company recently approached us with a classic expansion dilemma: where to establish their European base to serve UK, Irish, and Nordic markets. The Challenge The founder planned to relocate personally but had no existing EU/EEA directors. They needed full payment institution…

Legal Requirements, Logistics & Operations, Quick Notes, Transport & Logistics

Foreign Vehicle Agreements and Dutch Transport Licenses

Case Study: Romanian “Comodat” vs. Dutch Requirements A recent client inquiry highlighted an important consideration for transport entrepreneurs using foreign vehicle arrangements while operating a Dutch company. The Scenario Our Finding Important: A foreign “comodat” (loan for use) agreement is generally not sufficient to meet Dutch…

Compliance & Operations, Energy & Environment, Industries, Legal Requirements, Logistics & Operations, Q & A

Operating as a Fuel Wholesaler in the Netherlands – Prices, Regulations and Licenses

Question: Our US company wants to store petroleum products in Rotterdam port…

Industries, Market Entry

Establishing an ERP Business in the European Union

What is an ERP? A European Responsible Person (ERP) serves as a…

Compliance & Operations, General, Logistics & Operations

UK Imports from the EU: Prepare for New Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) Rules on October 31st, 2024

Attention UK businesses importing goods from the EU: crucial changes to Entry…

Compliance & Operations, Industries, Logistics & Operations, Q & A, Transport & Logistics

Netherlands Euro Haulage License

Navigating the process of obtaining a Euro haulage license in the Netherlands…

Business Setup, Legal Requirements, Market Entry, Q & A

I want to set up a food truck business in the Netherlands

Question: What are the key steps for setting up a sole proprietorship…

Compliance & Operations, Q & A

Registering a Norwegian .no domain as a foreigner

I am a resident in Denmark and I would like to start…

Herman

Herman is owner of an accounting firm based in Schiedam. He is…