
There may be help available from the EU if an SME wishes to set up in an EU state or if an SME wants to import into the EU.
The EU provides assistance to SMEs looking to start-up businesses within the member countries. This may be of help to companies looking to build a platform in the EU 27 post Brexit.
EU SME SET UP LINKS
Official EU advice on setting up a business in the EU, Norway, Liechtenstein and Dutch government advice for The Netherlands
europa.eu/youreurope/business/start-grow/start-ups/index_en.htm
General checklist for starting a business in the Netherlands
The main SME related website is
Additional information on the growth related segments for SMEs can be found at
Help with the general trade regulatory regime of the EU for importers can be found at
EU SME set up: establishing European legal entity
EU website details of the legislation relating to the establishment of legal entities in individual member states:
europa.eu/youreurope/business/start-grow/european-company-legal-form/index_en.htm#
