You talk to a human.
You bring the vision. We turn it into a route that presents your best case to the IND, the step-by-step plan the residence permit application asks for, and a landing that is already assembled.
Before you move
Moving abroad is stressful enough. We match the route to your idea and your timeline, so your time and energy go into the move, not into guessing.
You leave with one clear path, and the rest off your mind.
The application
The residence permit application asks for a step-by-step plan, and for the signed agreement with your facilitator.
The points the IND lists for that plan.
After you land
You should not assemble this from search results.
Facilitator, legal, tax, banking, landing: one network.
Reviews from founders we have worked with in the Netherlands
Working with Angelina and Michael has been the most unique and impactful experience of my entire time living in The Netherlands. As an entrepreneur and self-employed professional, I faced challenges that were truly unimaginable. Without their expertise, collaboration, and genuine care and support by my side, I would have certainly fallen and failed.
I’m truly grateful for everything they’ve done.
I have known Angelina for 4 years and during that time she has supported me with several important matters, including developing my business plan, resolving an insurance issue, reviewing contracts, and explaining Dutch laws and regulations.
Her advice has always been professional, practical, and easy to understand. She has a broad knowledge of starting and running a business in the Netherlands, including insurance, taxes, contracts, and administrative requirements. Her guidance helped me make better-informed decisions, avoid unnecessary risks, and feel much more confident as an entrepreneur.
Angelina is reliable, patient, and genuinely committed to helping her clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs trustworthy and professional business advice in the Netherlands.
Als fysiotherapeut wist ik veel van mijn vakgebied maar niets van ondernemen en ook niets van alle verplichtingen die ik zou krijgen bij het aannemen van personeel toen ik zelf een kleine praktijk wilde starten. Door iemand uit mijn kennissenkring ben ik in contact gekomen met Angelina.
Een van de eerste dingen die zij zei was: als je fundering zwak is kun je niet bouwen. Zij heeft mij in een half jaar tijd geholpen die fundering op te bouwen en ik ben daardoor een ondernemer geworden met meer kennis dan mijn eigen expertise.
Door de fundering kan ik zelfstandig en duurzaam werken waarbij Angelina altijd bereikbaar is voor een “check-vraag”. Door de goede basis (contracten, verzekeringen, regels en procedures voor personeel) heb ik nooit problemen gehad. Als er wetwijzigingen of andere zaken voor mij van belang zijn brengt ze mij altijd op de hoogte. Ze is vakkundig, scherp en vooral heel gezellig.
From your first application to a self-employed founder, in four stages
Eligibility, strategy, your business plan, and the IND application and entry visa (MVV), all prepared before you move.
You land in The Netherlands: MVV pickup, BSN, KVK registration, banking, and your Dutch setup.
Your startup year, with monthly sessions and hands-on support to build traction in the business.
From month nine we prepare the self-employed application, and we submit it if you meet the requirements and the program evaluation is positive.
A route assessment, a reviewed self-employed application, or full startup-visa facilitation.
Route assessment and a next-step recommendation:
Credited once, within 14 days, toward the next programme that matches that route. Not credited twice.
Build your self-employment application yourself, with an expert review before you submit:
You write and submit. We identify weak evidence and inconsistencies. This is not dossier drafting, IND correspondence, or ongoing support, and it does not include a facilitator. A startup visa requires one. This package is not a way to file a startup visa without one.
Not a substitute for Full Facilitation. If you take Full Facilitation, the application preparation is already included.
Includes the application preparation, then facilitation and the year-long programme:
We act as your proposed Startup Visa facilitator, subject to assessment by the IND and RVO. Payment plans available.
One price for your group, set from who is coming and the route each founder needs. One plan, instead of a separate process for every person.
You keep 100% of the company.
The ordinary self-employed permit has no facilitator. The IND looks for a substantial Dutch economic interest: your experience, your business plan, and added value, plus sufficient means. The startup permit is a different one-year scheme and does require a facilitator. Work on one application is not a credit toward the other. Treaty routes, including DAFT, are assessed on their own rules.
Not ready to book? Start here. The requirements the IND and RVO assess, the facilitator conditions, and a realistic cost and timeline breakdown.
Co-founder & HR and Immigration Specialist
HR specialist and business coach with more than 30 years of experience supporting entrepreneurs on people, operations, and family matters. She guides international founders through IND requirements with a hands-on, detail-first approach.
Co-founder & Program Director
Entrepreneur and former CTO with more than 18 years in technology. He specializes in business plan development, technical assessment, and IND application strategy, focused on giving each application its strongest footing.
IND Startup Visa process
Dutch KVK-registered business
RVO Startup Visa framework
A selected network of independent Dutch specialists. We introduce founders by situation. We do not publish a public supplier list.
Incorporation and Dutch company structure
Bookkeeping, tax, and annual filings
Formal legal advice where required
Bank, payments, and business administration
Housing, BSN, and municipal registration
Health, liability, and founder cover
Payroll, first hires, and Dutch HR
Sales setup and localisation where needed
Inclusion is free. Providers stay independent; clients contract them directly. Applying does not guarantee acceptance or referrals.
Connect with entrepreneurs building businesses in The Netherlands
Bi-monthly gatherings designed for meaningful connections
Meet entrepreneurs navigating similar visa, cultural, and business challenges
Discuss practical challenges and solutions with founders who understand the process
Hear from entrepreneurs who have successfully established businesses in The Netherlands
Learn practical insights about working and doing business in The Netherlands
Clear answers to remove any doubts about your Startup Visa journey
We'll identify this in your Strategy Session and provide alternative pathways.
Full Facilitation is the startup-visa programme, where a facilitator is required. Guided Self-Employment Application is a review for a self-employed application you write and submit yourself. Flat fees, no equity, and the IND still decides. We are not a law firm.
Final approval always rests with the IND, so no one can honestly guarantee the outcome. What we commit to is thorough, honest preparation, and if the IND requests additional information, we help you respond. We are also upfront from the first session about how strong your case realistically is.
Never. Unlike accelerators or equity-based programs, we believe your equity should stay with you. Our flat-fee model means no dilution, no valuation disputes, and no ongoing complications.
You can book your Strategy Session today and typically get started within 48 hours. The IND aims to decide on a Startup Visa application within 90 days of submission; allowing for preparation and any requests for additional information, the end-to-end process typically takes around 3–6 months.
Get expert guidance from immigrant founders who understand your challenges. Book a Strategy Session to assess your eligibility and create your personalized roadmap to The Netherlands.
Four questions. Instant clarity on whether the Dutch Startup Visa is the right route.
The Dutch Startup Visa is for founders who need a Dutch residence permit. If you hold more than one nationality, choose the passport you would use to enter the Netherlands.
Please select a country to continue.
Your startup should offer something new to the Dutch market or use innovative technology/methods.
You'll need approximately €25,000-€50,000 to cover living expenses and initial business costs.
You should own a significant portion of the business and be actively involved in its management.
Based on your answers, you meet the basic requirements. Let's discuss your specific situation and create a personalized roadmap.
American founders sometimes use DAFT rather than the Startup Visa. We can compare both in the session.
Book Your Strategy SessionGet detailed eligibility assessment + personalized action plan
There may be ways to structure your situation to meet the requirements, or alternative visa paths that work better for you.
American founders sometimes use DAFT rather than the Startup Visa. We can compare both in the session.
Book Your Strategy SessionWe'll identify the best path forward for your specific situation
Citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland can as a rule live and work in the Netherlands without this permit. If you still want help setting up a company, book a Strategy Session.
Book Your Strategy SessionThis is a preliminary indication, not an immigration decision.
You talk to a human. A 60-minute assessment, fully credited toward your program if you continue. You leave knowing exactly where you stand, even if the honest answer is “not yet.”