Step-by-step plan for starting as a self-employed healthcare entrepreneur

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Do you want to work as a self-employed person in nursing, care or home care? There is a step-by-step plan as a guideline that can help you. By following these steps, you can be sure you won't forget anything and you can get started as a self-employed healthcare professional.

Register at KVK
Complete the IGJ questionnaire
Register in the BIG register
Apply for an AGB code
Apply for a VOG
Show that you are self-employed
Provide insured care
Meet quality requirements
Set your price
Draw up general terms and conditions
Arrange your insurances
Register your business at home
Create patient records
Report child abuse and domestic violence

You can find more information on the KvK website.

VAT declaration

Every entrepreneur must file a digital VAT return. In the VAT return, you report the VAT you charged your customers.

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FREELANCER networking in Almere

A good network is crucial as a self-employed person. To learn from others, to make yourself known and to win assignments. Almere has more than 10,000 self-employed people. So there is plenty to learn from each other.

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Permits

Need a licence? Apply at the permit counter.

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Filing your income tax return

Doing a VAT return? Read the tips here.

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Quitting a sole proprietorship

Want to quit your sole proprietorship? Find out what to do and what to consider here.

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Step-by-step plan for starting as a self-employed healthcare entrepreneur

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VAT declaration

FREELANCER networking in Almere

Permits

Filing your income tax return

Quitting a sole proprietorship

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