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Make an overview of all your customers, distinguish what you must and what you are allowed to do, determine the right time and communicate.

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Ending your business is done in 3 stages: preparing, deregistering and aftercare. With this checklist, you will know what you need to arrange.

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The legal form of your company determines which steps you must take to end the business.

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Do you want to dissolve a legal entity? First, check the articles of association. Then read this article to know how to proceed.

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Do you still have debts after ending your business? First find a solution for your debts through the amicable settlement or the WHOA.

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You are going to end your business. Acknowledging that your business can no longer continue will certainly have an emotional impact on you.

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Ending your business is more than deregistering your company with KVK. This video explains the steps.

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Your company is in trouble. After all the doubts, you decide to you stop doing business. With this step-by-step plan you can end your business in a controlled manner.

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List out all the things you need to arrange before you end your business. For example, notifying staff and taking care of tax matters.

Step 3 of 5: Prepare for your business closing

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Selling or stopping because of financial problems. Each situation has its considerations. Read what they are here.

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When you are going through a difficult time, it is good to know that you are not alone. Speak to friends, family, or other work peers. There are also professionals who will listen to you and give advice that is specific to your situation.

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