Doing Business

Business Etiquette

• It is important to make appointments and to arrive punctually
• Offer business cards at the start of a meeting
• The Dutch do not like to engage in small talk before a meeting, preferring to get directly to the matter at hand
• Third-party introductions are used
• Avoid flaunting wealth in appearance, behavior or conversation
• If you receive a gift, promptly unwrap it and thank the giver

Chambers of Commerce

Dutch French Chamber of Commerce

Address: Wibautstraat 129; 1091 GL Amsterdam

Telephone: +31 (0) 20 562 8200

Website: Dutch French Chamber of Commerce

Italian Chamber of Commerce

Address:De Ruyterkade 5; 1013 AA Amsterdam

Telephone: +31 (0) 20 751 3363

Website: Italian Chamber of Commerce

Embassies & Consulates

American Consulate General

Address: Museumplein 19; 1071 DJ Amsterdam

Telephone: +31 (0) 20 575 5309

Website: American Consulate General

French Consulate General

Address: Vijzelgracht 2; 1017 HR Amsterdam

Telephone: +31 (0) 20 530 6969

Website: French Consulate General

Italian Consulate General

Address: Vijzelstraat 79, 3rd floor; 1017 HG Amsterdam

Telephone: +31 (0) 20 550 2050

Website: Italian Consulate General

Spanish Consulate

Address: Frederiksplein 34; 1017 XN Amsterdam

Telephone: +31 (0) 20 620 3811

Business Centers

Most large hotels have business facilities. There are also a few independent executive centers, including the following:

Amsterdam Herengracht

Address: Herengracht 574; 1017 CJ Amsterdam

Telephone:+31 (0) 20 521 93 00

Website: Amsterdam Herengracht

Euro Business Center

Address: Keizersgracht 62/64; 1015 CS Amsterdam

Telephone: +31 (0) 20 520 7500

Website: Euro Business Center

World Trade Center Amsterdam

Address: Strawinskylaan 1; 1077 XW Amsterdam

Telephone: +31 (0) 20 575 9111

Website: World Trade Center Amsterdam

Conference & Exhibition Centers

Amsterdam RAI International Exhibition and Congress Center

Address: Europaplein 22; 1078 GZ Netherlands

Telephone: +31 (0) 20 549 12 12

Website: Amsterdam RAI International Exhibition and Congress Center

Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Address: Schiphol Boulevard 101; 1118 BG Amsterdam

Telephone: +31 (0) 20 316 4300

Website: Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Translation Services

Berlitz

Address:Rokin 87; 1012 KL Amsterdam

Telephone: +31 (0) 20 622 13 75

Website: Berlitz

Courier/Messenger Services

UPS

Address: Deccaweg 8; 1042 AD Amsterdam

Telephone: 0800 099 1300 (within the Netherlands)

Website: UPS

FedEx (Kinko's)

Address: Overtoom 62; 1054 HL Amsterdam

Telephone: +31 (0) 20 5890910

Website: FedEx