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The Hague Chamber of Commerce

The Hague Chamber of Commerce. Mark van Oosten, Senior Consultant International Trade 10 December, 2012 Presentation on behalf of the visit of the delegation from Uzebekistan. History of Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands. 1800 Strengthening regional economy.

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The Hague Chamber of Commerce

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  1. The Hague Chamber of Commerce Mark van Oosten, Senior Consultant International Trade 10 December, 2012 Presentation on behalf of the visit of the delegation from Uzebekistan

  2. History of Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands 1800 Strengthening regional economy

  3. The Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands today Organisation Roles (tasks)

  4. The Chambers of Commerce in The Netherlands12 Chambers Noord-Nederland Noordwest-Holland Gooi-, Eem- en Flevoland Amsterdam Oost Nederland Den Haag Midden- Nederland Rotterdam Centraal Gelderland Brabant Zuidwest-Nederland Limburg

  5. The Chamber of Commerce in The Hague 3 main offices : Delft, The Hague ( 2 x), Leiden 4 Liason offices in: Lisse, Zoetermeer, Naaldwijk, Alphen aan de Rijn > 190,000 registrations > 40,000 export documents per year 200 employees 200,000 legalisations 15,000 entrepreneurs per month seek help of our specialists 19 million visitors to our website 2 500 entrepreneurs visit International Trade Day

  6. The Structure of Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands 12 Chambers of Commerce as of 1 January 2008 Autonomous, all have its own board All Chambers are members of Association of Chamber of Commerce, located in The Hague and Woerden Chambers of Commerce are independent Bodies Under supervision of Ministry of Economic Affairs, but is a non-Governmental organisation

  7. Role of the Chamber of Commerce Focus on Small Medium Size Enterprises ( SMEs) Main tasks – 3 tasks Registration of the Companies Information to the Entrepreneurs Economic Impulse to the region Stimulation Registration Information

  8. Task 1. Registration of Companies All companies in the Netherlands must beregistered in the formal Trade Register of the Chamber of Commerce We have a controlling andadministrationrole All companies must beregisteredbylaw in the Chamber of Commerce with the followingaims : For Information purpose For Jurisdictionpurpose For GovernmentRegistration System – ( tosynchronisewith the Taxesdepartment, Social security departmentandothergovernmental services)

  9. Trade register One national register 2,2 miljoen registrations 675.000 annual accounts 16 miljoen online requests for extract 12,5 miljoen extracts 3,5 miljoen annual mutations

  10. Task 2 Information and Advice Three target groups: Start ups International trade Sellingandbuying We assist start ups by means of: tailor made advise coaching program (Coachpool), seminars

  11. Task 2 Information and Advice We assist international companies by means of: tailor made advise coaching program SIB, seminars Trade missions Export documents: such as Certificates of Originand EUR1 Certificates We assist selling or buying companies bymeans of: tailor made advise coaching program seminars

  12. Facts and figures Business start ups Ca. 110.000 starters 23.000 visitorsto‘Startersdag’ 30.000 participants on seminar Start Ca. 9.000 personal advice 1,75 miljoen visitors on webpage Starten Bedrijf op kvk.nl, 58.000 readers Startersmagazine, 80% satisfaction 24.000 students / scholarsvisits Internationalisation: 300 participantsStarters in International Buisness 3.500 participants on seminars 2.500 visitorsWeek van de Ondernemer 1.000 personal advice 650.000 exportdocuments )

  13. Task 3.Improving the regional economy CCI is a participant in various projects for improving the business climate in the region or stimulating regional industry. These projects cover aspects such as road construction, allocating space for businesses in zoning plans and the reduction of the administrative burden. In The Hague region we focus on the following sectors and themes: Sectors: Themes: - Greenports - accessibility - Life and Health - education and labor market - High Tech Systems - space for businesses - Safety and security industry - Vital city centers - Secure - Rules and regulations

  14. Some more figures Feesreducedby 20% over last 10 years Total budget 220 million euro(2/3 annualfees – 1/3 productsand services) 44% of companies pay ca. € 43,- 99% of companies pay < € 150,- Yearly 25 millionvisitors webpage kvk.nl 103 miljoen pageviews kvk.nl Yearly 1,1 millionphonecalls 200.000 e-mails of entrepreneurs Yearly 550.000 visitors

  15. Future of the Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands 1 Organization On the budget of the Ministry of Economic affairs Budget downsize Consequenses for services and products rendered

  16. Westland Marketing Changing sector From family owned to multinational From agricultural to high tech Need for highly educated talent Image problems

  17. Target group Students (university and business school Inhabitants of Westland Politics Media

  18. Major topics Sustainabillity Innovation Entrepreneurship

  19. Organisation • Director • 3 employees Foundation 5 board members Advisory board • Financiering • 50% - 50% government – private companies • Budget 2012 € 700.000,-

  20. Activities Program www.boostjouwcarriere.nu TV Shows Westland Super College Colleges for students Colleges for professors Job market Westland Experience Summer Courses Company visits

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