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E-commerce & Trade

Germany has been the Netherlands’ most important trading partner for many years. International trade between the two countries continues to grow almost every year and is one of the largest bilateral trade relationships in Europe. It is therefore not surprising that more and more Dutch entrepreneurs are expanding their sales market towards their eastern neighbors, both online and offline.

There are various ways to involve Germany in your sales market. Many Dutch entrepreneurs choose to hire a German commercial agent or distributor or to sell products through a German webshop, such as Amazon or Ebay. In addition, there are also many entrepreneurs who set up a German subsidiary from a Dutch holding company.

Heisterborg International is happy to advise you on the form that works best for your company. We do this from both a legal and tax perspective, where a practical and commercial solution always comes first.

What can you contact us for?

You can contact us for, among other things:
  • advice on your legal information obligations in Germany
  • advice on the GDPR & German privacy legislation
  • advice on legal consumer protection
  • drawing up the imprint, the privacy statements and disclaimers
  • drawing up general terms and conditions
  • drawing up various agreements (such as master agreements, assignment agreements, collaboration contracts and agreements regarding commission and compensation)
  • advice and procedures on (product) liability
  • applying for tax numbers
  • applying for subsidies
  • assistance with VAT returns and refunds
  • fiscal advice

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What else can we help you with?

You can contact us with all your questions about doing business in Germany. From complex legal or tax issues to questions about cultural differences. But it doesn’t stop at advice alone, we ensure that you can do business successfully and without worries in Germany. We go further than other offices, because we can also take care of many practical matters for you.

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Corporate law

Do you want to do business in the German market? Whichever legal form you choose: it brings legal and economic consequences.

Employment Law & Personnel

Hiring staff in Germany? As your external HR partner, we can take care of everything for you, both legally, administratively and fiscally.

Procedures & Collection

A conflict with a German partner or an unpaid invoice? Our specialists oversee the opportunities in both countries.

Payroll & HR

Hiring staff in Germany? As your external HR partner, we can take care of everything for you, both legally, administratively and fiscally.

Bookkeeping

If you keep your books in Germany, you’ll encounter a complex system of laws and regulations. We’re happy to help.

Tax advice

Heisterborg International: from advice on entering the German market or choosing a German legal structure to advice on your tax return.

VAT & Customs

When exporting to Germany you must comply with strict rules. Our specialists oversee your options and help you get started.

Transfer Pricing

Is your group located on both sides of the border? Then you must also adhere to the (inter)national transfer pricing rules.