What is the SIB Subsidy?

The SIB Subsidy offers Dutch SMEs the opportunity to have 50% of the costs for international trademark or design registration, trademark research, or advice reimbursed, up to a maximum of €2,500. For registration in multiple countries, this can increase to €6,500. To qualify, your company must:

  • Be based in the Netherlands.
  • Have no more than 250 employees.
  • Have an annual turnover of no more than €50 million or a balance sheet total under €43 million.
  • Be a legal entity registered with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK).

Sole proprietorships, general partnerships (VOFs), and partnerships are excluded from this subsidy.

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What is the SME Fund?

The European Commission’s SME Fund provides a voucher of up to €1,000 for trademark or design registration, covering 75% of registration costs in Europe. This scheme is available to SMEs, including independent entrepreneurs, with:

  • A maximum of 250 employees.
  • An annual turnover of no more than €50 million or a balance sheet total under €43 million.

Foundations and associations are excluded. This subsidy applies specifically to registration costs and does not cover trademark research or advice.

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Differences Between the SIB Subsidy and SME Fund

 

Aspect SIB subsidy SME Fund
Amount Up to €2,500; up to €6,500 for multiple countries Up to €1,000
Purpose International trademark and design registration, advice, and research International trademark and design registration
Eligibility Legal entities only Legal entities and sole proprietorships

Note: It is not possible to combine these subsidies. You must choose one. Chiever is happy to advise you on which scheme best suits your situation.

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Discount on Trademark Registration Costs?

Want to protect your trademark? Interested in one of these subsidies? Submit this form, and our legal team will contact you within 24 hours with information about the options, procedures, and costs of trademark registration. Prefer to call? Reach us at: 020-8204000.

Kayin
Kayin Pang Senior Trademark Attorney +31 (0)20 8204000

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