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The points for attention for a company move can be roughly divided into five categories: a new building, prior to the move, the move, after the move and the legal aspects. In this text, only the most important points for attention for a company relocation are discussed.

Company relocation: A new building

Company relocation? There are many things to consider when building a new building. Firstly, it is important to reach agreement with the municipality about the new building. Examples include: if the new building is included in the zoning plan, may the new building be used for the purpose for which it was purchased. You must also determine whether all facilities are available in the building. If this is not the case and therefore requires renovation, architectural drawings must be made for this, a contractor must be contacted and a permit must be applied for from the municipality. Matters such as accessibility, parking and loading and unloading options are also important to properly arrange in advance when moving a company. A company relocation also offers an unique opportunity to reorganize your warehouse.

Prior to the company relocation

Prior to the company relocation, it is mainly the operational matters that you must arrange. First, arranging a commercial moving company is an important task. It is also important to change your address on packaging and the website. In addition, preparing the new building and the surrounding area is also important. In the area you can think of the street work and the green areas outside the building. Preparing the workplaces within the building is important.

The company relocation itself

The first step in the company relocation is to make a staff member responsible for the company relocation. A timetable and map of the new building must also be drawn up. The responsible member of staff keeps an eye on the timetable during the move. It is also important to guarantee safety during the move. For example, take into account the load capacity of the elevators. You must also hire installers to install the facilities, such as ICT. You also need to make a recruitment plan for your staff. Not every member of staff wants to remain employed at the company during a long-distance company relocation.

After the company relocation

If you have properly organized your business move, you do not need to take much action in this category. After the company relocation, the first thing to do is to have your old building cleared. After that it is important to set up a good routing through the building and to hang it up by means of signs. It is also important to finish the last dots that have been left. Finally, you can have the company officially opened by an open day / family day.

Legal aspects of your commercial move

Of course it is important to have the legal aspects of your business relocation properly in order. First of all, it is important to apply for a business permit. Your company is responsible for any error deliveries to your old address, so if you have not yet communicated the address changes to your suppliers, you should do so as soon as possible.

Change of address Chamber of Commerce

Do not forget to inform the Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel) within a week at the latest about the change of address of your company. This is because address changes only apply once they have been entered in the Trade Register.

Would you like to know more about your company relocation to the Chamber of Commerce? Read our blog '' Notifying Chamber of Commerce your commercial relocation: this is what you need to know".

You must also notify the tax authorities and the bank of your change of address.

De Haan's efficient and reliable working method

Business relocation without loss of productivity. Our family business has been relocating nationally and abroad since 1777. De Haan Commercial Movers has the Recognized Project Mover (EPV) branch hallmark. This means that it meets the high quality requirements that clients set for their business relocations.

Over the past 240 years, De Haan has developed a unique working method. Our customers indicate that De Haan's approach is characterized by:

- The deployment of a large own team with skilled employees. Employees who think along, are flexible and solution-oriented.- Experienced project leaders who draw up a correct scenario and delivery schedule for your relocation.
- Movers who are internally trained and specialize in IT, efficient and careful packing, archive removals, the safe transport of art, library books or laboratory materials.
- The use of specialized materials, appropriate for your move.
- Minimal production loss for your organization due to innovative approach, so that your company is not offline for a day.
- Clear offers without hidden costs and with cost-effective solutions. The integral costs of the move are lower than expected.
- Clear communication about the process. This way you will not be faced with surprises.

References

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