Entrepreneurs

On this page, you will find information and useful referrals for active entrepreneurs in Voorschoten and entrepreneurs planning to establish their business in Voorschoten.

Corporate liaison officer

On behalf of the Municipality of Voorschoten, the corporate liaison officer is the primary point of contact for entrepreneurs. The corporate liaison officer is happy to think along with you, provide advice, or connect you with their network or the appropriate staff members so that you receive answers to your questions. You can submit questions by sending an email to economie@voorschoten.nl.

Frequently asked questions

  • For questions regarding the General Local Bylaw (APV), please refer to the webpage of the General Local Bylaw. For information, you can also send an email to apv@voorschoten.nl.
  • For questions regarding building licences and zoning plans, please refer to the webpage for Building and living. For information, you can also send an email to bouwen@voorschoten.nl.
  • For available commercial spaces, please refer to local real estate agents.

Business associations

Several business associations operate in Voorschoten, including the umbrella organization Ondernemersvereniging Voorschoten (OVV). This is an association that all entrepreneurs can join. For more information, please visit the website of Ondernemersvereniging Voorschoten.

There are also business associations that represent the interests of business owners in a particular sector or area. Examples include the “ centre ” (Business Owners of Voorschoten), the “Ondernemers Voorschoten” (COV), the shopkeepers in Noord-Hofland, and the newly established “Vereniging Ondernemers Dobbewijk” (VOD). More information about the latter association can be found on the Vereniging Ondernemers Dobbewijk website at .

Economic Consultation Voorschoten

The business associations are all represented in the Voorschoten Economic Consultative Body (EOV). To strengthen Voorschoten’s economy, close cooperation between the municipality and the business community is essential, both when exchanging ideas and when implementing measures. That is why regular consultations take place between the municipality and business leaders within the EOV. During these consultations, members of the various business associations, shopping centers, and business parks are represented, and discussions are held with the Alderman s for Economic Affairs.

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