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The Netherlands is not a passive golden visa market. Most business immigration work involves start-up and self-employed residence permits, where the applicant must show innovation, a facilitator or essential economic interest, and an active role.
Dutch counsel should coordinate with RVO-facing business advisers, check whether the applicant needs an MVV, and confirm income, registration, facilitator, business-plan and document-legalisation requirements before filing.
Last updated: May 2026 - Reviewed by the Golden Visa Lawyers editorial team
Law Firms in Netherlands
Harvey Law Group
International investment-immigration law firm founded in 1992, with 20+ offices and lawyers registered across multiple jurisdictions.
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Henley & Partners
Global residence and citizenship planning advisory firm helping private clients compare investment migration options and coordinate applications across jurisdictions.
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Fragomen (Dubai)
Dubai immigration office of Fragomen, supporting businesses and individuals with UAE immigration, long-term residence assessment and regional mobility matters.
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The start-up permit is intended for innovative founders working with a reliable facilitator. The self-employed route focuses on essential interest to the Dutch economy and often involves a points-based or advisory review.
A lawyer should be frank if the business is mostly passive investment. The Netherlands expects active entrepreneurship, not a property purchase or portfolio allocation dressed up as immigration.
Timing and Evidence
The IND decision period can extend if RVO advice is required. Applicants should prepare a detailed business plan, evidence of funds, contracts with facilitators, Chamber of Commerce steps and translated civil documents.
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