Setting Up A Life Sciences Company in The Netherlands
24 September 2026 | 16:00 CEST | Live webinar | 45 minutes
Establishing a life sciences company in the Netherlands involves more than registering a legal entity. Companies entering the Dutch market need to understand where they fit within the life sciences ecosystem, which location and networks best support their plans, how to establish their operation and which regulatory requirements apply.
This practical webinar brings those questions together.
What we will cover
Understanding the Dutch life sciences market
Get an overview of the Dutch biotech, pharmaceutical and medtech ecosystem, including the main regional hotspots, areas of specialisation and initial market-entry considerations.
- Overview of the Dutch life sciences ecosystem
- Main biotech, pharma and medtech hotspots
- Market opportunities and regional specializations
- Identifying the right location and local network
- Initial market-entry and business development considerations
Presented by Nick Veringmeier, JPP Life Sciences Marketing & BD
Establishing your Dutch operation
Understand the practical considerations involved in establishing a company in the Netherlands, including legal entities, incorporation, registration, tax, payroll and employment.
- Entity and incorporation options
- Practical administrative considerations
- Employment, payroll and operational setup
- Common mistakes international companies should avoid
Presented by Querijn Wolvers, Scribes
Preparing for life sciences regulatory requirements
Understand which Dutch and European regulatory considerations may apply depending on your company, product and activities, and why regulatory planning should begin before market entry.
- Relevant Dutch and European regulatory frameworks
- Requirements based on product and company type
- Regulatory planning before market entry
- Relevant authorities and specialist support
- Common regulatory risks
Presented by Regulatory Consultant
Who should attend?
This webinar is intended for international decision-makers considering establishing or expanding a life sciences business in the Netherlands, including:
- founders and CEOs
- commercial and business development leaders
- executives responsible for international expansion
- biotech and pharmaceutical companies
- medtech and diagnostics companies
- healthtech companies
- CROs, CDMOs and other life sciences service providers
Considering the Netherlands to Set Up Your Life Sciences Company?
Register for the webinar to understand the main decisions involved before establishing your life sciences company in the Netherlands. Want to explore now? Visit Life Sciences NL and discover the Dutch life sciences ecosystem at a glance. Explore key hotspots, understand company setup requirements and navigate relevant regulations through the Life Sciences NL platform.
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Get a practical introduction to entering the Dutch life sciences market. Learn how to evaluate the ecosystem, select the right hotspot, establish a local entity and prepare for relevant regulatory requirements. Register now and discover how Life Sciences NL can support your first steps.