How do you become a trader on the Noordermarkt
- You will need:
- An entry in the Commercial Register of the Chamber of Commerce
- A valid I.D.
- or a non-EU resident: you will have to proof that you are allowed to work in the Netherlands
- To be a market trader with a stall on different markets in different districts of Amsterdam you will need a valid certificate of registration from the Market Office (Marktbureau) at the Town Hall. Depending on what you want to sell, you may also need a license as a market trader, site-owner or vendor. For this you can apply in the district in which you want to work
- A valid home address in the Netherlands
- To apply for a certificate of registration, you must be at least 18 years old.
- You must come in person to the public affairs office of the Department of Markets (afdeling Markten) of the Municipality of Amsterdam where your request will be processed. The certificate is valid for one calendar year and must be renewed annually. You will be notified in writing when it is due for renewal. The certificate of registration is strictly personal and cannot be used by anyone else. However, if you have a certificate of registration it is possible for your partner or anyone else to apply for a Supplant Card.
Leges 2025
Registration Chamber of Commerce (is tax deductible) € 82,25 (only once)
Registration market Register Ambulante Handel (RAH) € 55,90 (each year)
Supplant card € 24,50 (each year for one supplant)
FIRST you have to choose which municipal market you want to participate: List of markets in Amsterdam. For more information HOW TO START A MARKET STALL visit the website of the Chamber of Commerce - Amsterdam. Chamber of Commerce office, De Ruijterkade 5, 1013 AA Amsterdam. Open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. An appointment is required.
About a registration on the market you can contact the department Marktbureau (Market Office), telephonenumber: +31 20 6241111 (from abroad) or 14020 (within the Netherlands). For visiting see the website Gemeente Amsterdam - Selling products in a stall.
Lost your market pass
When you are at work, you must always be able to show your market pass. You must show your market pass to the market master if he asks for it. Or to other enforcement officers of the municipality or the police. The market master or enforcement officer will then know for sure that you are registered in the Register of Ambulante Handel (RAH).
If you have lost your market pass, you must apply for a new pass:
You can arrange this at the counter of the Marktbureau openinghours Marktbureau. You will receive your new pass immediately. You can also send your application to marktbureau@amsterdam.nl. You will then receive your new pass after a few working days. You must pay for a new market pass. You will receive an invoice for this.
Has your market pass been stolen?
Then you do not have to pay anything. You must then bring or send the police report form. The market pass must be stated on the report form. Address: Marktbureau, Amstel 1, 1011PN Amsterdam (Centre)
General information about business in Amsterdam via the website Gemeente Amsterdam - Amsterdam Business. Didn't you find what you were looking for? You can call us at +31 20 624 1111 (from abroad) or 14020 (within the Netherlands) - Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm (NO visiting opening hours).