{"id":4770,"date":"2025-04-19T21:09:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T15:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/listyfy.com\/blog\/question\/can-i-start-my-own-business-in-the-netherlands-after-studying\/"},"modified":"2025-04-19T21:09:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T15:39:24","slug":"start-business-netherlands-after-study","status":"publish","type":"question","link":"https:\/\/listyfy.com\/blog\/question\/start-business-netherlands-after-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I start my own business in the Netherlands after studying?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, you can start your own business in the Netherlands after studying. International graduates can apply for a residence permit under the Dutch Orientation Year scheme, which allows them to stay for one year to seek employment or start a business. 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