Specific Challenges for ZZP'ers in Utrecht
In Utrecht, with its thriving startup ecosystem around Utrecht Science Park and the bustling city centre full of young entrepreneurs, good and bad chances of business growth or bankruptcy are discounted for self-employed individuals. Article 6:97 of the Dutch Civil Code includes lost profits, including hypothetical turnovers from local markets such as the Utrecht hospitality or tech sector. Judges in the District Court of Midden-Nederland estimate this using annual accounts, market analyses, and regional data from CBS Utrecht.
HR judgment of 15 February 2019 (ECLI:NL:HR:2019:219) requires balancing entrepreneurial risks, such as fluctuations in the Utrecht real estate or mobility market. A 50% growth opportunity in the Domstad halves the claim, taking into account local competition.
Calculation Practice in Utrecht Context
Discounted cash flow models (DCF) apply probabilities based on Utrecht benchmarks, such as growth figures from the KvK region Midden-Nederland. Tax advisors in the city calculate net losses after deduction of regional subsidies. Victims prove with business plans targeted at Utrecht opportunities; opponents counter with sector data from Utrecht industry organisations.
This prevents excessive claims and recognises the uncertainties of entrepreneurs in the dynamic Utrecht economy, from canals to science hubs.