Point of Single Contact websites

Are you thinking about doing business in or with the Netherlands? The Dutch government helps you on your way with the online business portals Ondernemersplein.nl and Business.gov.nl. Dutch and English.

The information on doing business in the Netherlands is available in Dutch, on the website Ondernemersplein.nl, and in English, on Business.gov.nl. Both Business.gov.nl and Ondernemersplein.nl provide a single unified answer from the Dutch public sector about doing business in the Netherlands.

On these websites you can find laws, rules and regulations as well as general and sectoral information from the Dutch government and semi-governmental organisations. Also, you will find Dutch or European subsidies you may be eligible for.

PSCs as Single Digital Gateway frontrunners

Ondernemersplein.nl and Business.gov.nl are the Dutch Points of Single Contact or PSC’s, business portals serving the goal of the European Union (EU) to improve the internal market via a Single Digital Gateway (SDG). As a PSC, Business.gov.nl offers EU citizens centralised access to business information in the Netherlands in a non-discriminatory way. It also links to online business procedures and assistance. PSCs work together through the EUGO network. See the European Commission website for more information about the EUGO network.

Also see:

• Information for Startups
• Webinar: Starting a business in the Netherlands
• Information for foreign investors

Are you an EU citizen and thinking about starting a business in, or doing business with, Croatia? Then it will be worth your while to find out which rules and regulations exist, as well as opportunities and subsidies. The Croatia Point of Single Contact website is the place to go.

The website provides information in English and Croatian on how to register, how to contact the authorities, which procedures to follow, in short, everything you need to know for doing business in Croatia.

Why Croatia?

Situated on the Mediterranean, Croatia is a country that combines a rich cultural history with a modern outlook on business, work and infrastructure. Economically and politically stable, it offers unique logisitical advantages to businesses that want to profit from the short distances to the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Since becoming a full EU member in 2013, work and travel is unrestricted for EU citizens.

EUGO

The Croatia Point of Single Contact (or PSC for short) website is part of the EUGO network of national websites that aim to make doing business inside their country easier for EU businesses. These PSC websites provide information on how to start a business, which licences and permits exist, what the rules and regulations are, etc.

Are you thinking about doing business in France? Then take a look at the French PSC websites: www.guichet-entreprises.fr and www.guichet-qualifications.fr. Together, the guichet-entreprises.fr and guichet-qualifications.fr websites form the French point of single contact for business creation and the recognition of professional qualifications in France.

The guichet-entreprises.fr online service promotes business creation in France by enabling citizens to complete the required administrative procedures to start a business activity (registration, authorisation applications, etc.). It is the government’s official website for starting a business, modifying the information about a business or ceasing a business activity. This service was initiated by the French Ministry for the Economy and Finance. Doing business in France has never been so easy!

The guichet-qualifications.fr online service promotes professional mobility for residents of the European Union and the European Economic Area by providing full information on how to access and exercise a regulated activity in France, with a view to obtaining official recognition of their professional qualifications.

Both websites are also available in English, at www.guichet-entreprises.fr/en/ and www.guichet-qualifications.fr/en/

Are you thinking about doing business in the Republic of Ireland? If so, the Irish Point of Single Contact (PSC) website is here to help. The Point of Single Contact provides information on the process for setting up a business in Ireland, along with details of the various Governmental supports available to business.

Establishing a Business

The Irish PSC provides general information on establishing a business in Ireland, along with detailed information on sector specific requirements. The PSC also hosts a popular advice section, news of upcoming business orientated events and links to all relevant national authorities. The PSC team is also available to assist you with any queries you may have – contact us by email at info@pointofsinglecontact.ie.

Supports for Business

The Irish PSC also provides an overview of the Governmental supports available to business. There are a range of supports available to business through a variety of Government Agencies and the PSC will assist you in identifying any supports you may be in a position to avail of.

PSCs as Single Digital Gateway frontrunners

The Irish Point of Single Contact (PSC) portal serves the objective of the European Union (EU) to improve the internal market via a Single Digital Gateway (SDG). As a PSC, pointofsinglecontact.ie offers EU citizens centralised access to business information in the Republic of Ireland in a non-discriminatory way. It also links to online business procedures and assistance. PSCs work together through the EUGO network. See the European Commission website for more information about the EUGO network.

Are you thinking about doing business in Italy? If so, then the Italian Point of Single Contact (PSC) is ready to help you. The Point of Single Contact provides valuable information about and immediate access to online procedures for performing all the necessary bureaucratic operations, from setting up a business to applying for licences and permits from local authorities; additionally, links are available to several other important governmental services for businesses.

Support for business

The Italian PSC provides information on the administrative procedures needed throughout all the phases of a company’s lifecycle and in general regarding the exercise of an economic activity or service. A particularly useful feature is the personalised advice and assistance available through direct contact with PSC experts by email at pscitaly@unioncamere.it. Solutions to the most common problems are found on the FAQ page. The most used features are the links to ‘local one-stop shops’, the municipal online services handling all requests for authorisations and permits regulating day-to-day business activity and the interactions with local authorities.

Working towards the Single Digital Gateway

PSC Italy works with the EUGO network and YourEurope towards the realisation of the Single Digital Gateway (SDG) to facilitate online access to the information, administrative procedures and assistance services that citizens and businesses need to get active in another EU country.

Are you interested in doing business in or with Sweden? The Swedish Point of Single Contact website, part of the EUGO network, is there to help you find your way.

Cooperation between agencies

The Swedish website Verksamt.se is a collaboration of several government agencies, such as the Companies Registration Office and the Tax Agency. Verksamt offers structured information and services of the combined Swedish government.

Different phases in a company

We have information in different phases:

• Considering (Planning, business idea, types of business, being an entrepreneur)
• Starting (Business registration and tax, moving to Sweden)
• Running (Accounting, VAT, employing, business documents)
• Developing (Import and export, financing growth)
• Closing down (Deregistration, selling, bankruptcy)
• Services (Permits, regulated professions, find advisors)

On the homepage, the most popular services are highlighted.

GDPR guide

Together with the Swedish Data Protection Authority, Verksamt produced the GDPR guide, which covers the most important parts of the data protection regulation.

Interviews

Need inspiration? Read the interviews with entrepreneurs who have started companies in Sweden.

Facts about Sweden

Most people think of winter when they hear of Sweden. But because of the warm Gulf Stream, the climate here can be much milder than you might expect. Spring, summer, fall and winter each have their own unique personalities. Sweden is filled with forests and open landscapes and one of the unique joys of living in Sweden is allemansrätten, or the Right of Public Access. It allows anyone to roam freely in the countryside, swim and travel by boat in someone else’s waters and pick mushrooms and berries in the forest. As long as the land is not cultivated, and as long as no damage is caused, this means that most of Sweden’s nature is yours to explore.

Key facts about Sweden

Population: 10 million Land area: 407,000 km² Population density: 24.5 inhabitants/km² Capital: Stockholm Political system: Parliamentary democracy Main language: Swedish Currency: Swedish krona (SEK), 1 krona = 100 öre.